Tag: spices
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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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Cranberry Pear Crisp
Are you ready for another MIND Diet dessert? ‘Tis the season, right? Inspired by my Blueberry Tahini Crisp, I created Cranberry Pear Crisp with seasonal flavors and similar brain-boosting nutrition. This dessert will be a simple and rustic addition to your holiday table. The beautiful combination of pears, cranberries, and pecans harkens back to a…
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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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Sweet Potatoes with Black Bean Chili and Cilantro-Lime Slaw
Sweet Potatoes with Black Bean Chili and Cilantro-Lime Slaw is a tasty and satisfying all-in-one MIND Diet or Meatless Monday meal. The chili is light enough to eat year-round, but filling enough for the coldest months as well. Starting the sweet potatoes in the microwave and then prepping the chili and slaw while the sweet…
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Blueberry Tahini Crisp
I wanted Blueberry Tahini Crisp to be the first dessert I shared because it perfectly encapsulates my philosophy when it comes to the MIND Diet in general, but especially with regard to sweets. Fortunately, the MIND Diet was designed with health and sustainability in mind and does not restrict any specific food or food groups,…