Tag: herbs
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Dill and Caper Butter
When I first started following the MIND Diet, I was dismayed to see that it recommended limiting the amount of butter you eat. I love butter. I thought it would be really hard to cut back. Instead, I figured out how to use small amounts in ways that highlight butter’s irresistible flavor and texture. One…
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Roasted Veggie Bowls with Farro and Hummus
Grain bowls have exploded in popularity in the last few years, and here is my humble take on one. Boasting fall and winter flavors, Roasted Veggie Bowls with Farro and Hummus are a colorful and delicious way to get a ton of meatless, brain-boosting nutrition onto your dinner table. We’ll use some wonderful convenience products…
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Cod with Chermoula and Whole Wheat Couscous
I’m excited to share this recipe today – it’s one of my favorite ways to eat brain-boosting fish. Cod with Chermoula and Whole Wheat Couscous pairs the bold flavor of chermoula with the mild flavor of cod. Feel free to use your favorite white fish instead, such as tilapia, catfish, etc. Serve with a simple…
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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Fall is officially here in the northern hemisphere, and I have a wonderful recipe to help you kick off the season. Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is comforting, satisfying, and brain-healthy, thanks to whole grains, vegetables, and lean chicken. This recipe takes a bit longer than the ones I normally share because the wild rice…
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MIND Diet Minestrone
If you’re ever craving veggies but don’t feel like a cold salad, this soup may be what hits the spot. MIND Diet Minestrone is made with brain-healthy ingredients, like whole-grain pasta and beans, and is loaded with vegetables. Though some minestrone recipes rely on meat, we build flavor using a vegan base of garlic, oregano,…
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Chicken and Brown Rice Noodle Soup with Spinach and Mushrooms
As I alluded to in the first Souptember post, this recipe is one of my favorites. Chicken and Brown Rice Noodle Soup with Spinach and Mushrooms has subtle Asian-inspired flavors, with a garlic and ginger base and a bright garnish of scallions, cilantro, and lime juice. And though it’s not the brain-healthiest (most over-processed foods…
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Mediterranean Lentil Soup with Kale and Za’atar
I’m posting this on September 1st, which means it’s almost my favorite time of year: soup season! To celebrate, I’m launching Souptember. Every recipe this month will be a cozy, comforting, hygge-inducing, brain-boosting soup. I’m kicking off Souptember with my favorite soup… well, it might be tied with the recipe I’m sharing next week (so…
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Curried Chicken Slaw with Naan
Curried Chicken Slaw with Naan is my favorite weeknight meal. It takes 30 minutes to make and is packed with vibrant flavor and brain-boosting nutrition. I made a MIND Diet-compliant and more veggie-forward version of this delicious Real Simple recipe. The flavorful, saucy chicken sits atop crunchy, citrusy slaw for a delightful meal worthy of…
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French Potato Salad
This might be a bit blasphemous, but I have never been a fan of conventional American potato salad – except for my mom’s! Her’s is amazing… maybe everyone thinks that about their mom’s potato salad, though? French Potato Salad eschews mayo and instead is dressed with one of the staples of the MIND Diet: extra…