Tag: leafy greens
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Za’atar Chicken with Crispy Flatbread
‘Tis the season for entertaining, and I have a MIND Diet appetizer for you. It tastes delicious and a little fancy but it’s easy to throw together. You can even make it ahead of time. Za’atar Chicken with Crispy Flatbread might be the holy grail of healthy holiday hors d’oeuvres. Heck, it’s even got the…
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Grab-and-Go Frozen Kale
Have you ever bought a bag of gorgeous, fresh greens just to discover a bag of mush in the back of your fridge three weeks later? I cannot be the only person guilty of this (I hope). Leafy greens are so important for brain health, but we don’t want them to go to waste. I…
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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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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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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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Citrus Beet Salad with Slow-Roasted Salmon
Citrus Beet Salad with Slow-Roasted Salmon is absolutely packed with brain-boosting MIND Diet essentials. Simple and nutritious, yet so flavorful, this salad is perfect for your late summer and fall table (or any time of year, really!). The bitter arugula is balanced by the acidic, well-seasoned dressing and the sweet beets and oranges on top.…
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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…