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Ann Crile Esselstyn, Heather Maxon, Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., Mary Clifton, M.D.
by Heather Maxon Adapted from Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Ann Crile Esselstyn and Caldwell B. Esselstyn
Originally posted January, 2011
This is a pretty bean salad- it’s a great dish to share at a potluck; served over fresh mixed greens; or wonderful all on its own. I love this recipe because it can be made ahead of time and keeps well for a few days after, tasting even better with time.
1 large tomato, chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 small [...]
By Heather Maxon
Adapted from A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen
Heather is on vacation, this post was originally published in December of 2011.
This salad is packaged with a lot of vitamins and nutrients; spinach is an excellent source of calcium and protein. The onion, sesame, and mirin (sweetened rice wine) complement the mildly earthy spinach making for a simple yet complex tasting salad. I love the combination of the sweet and salty flavors- spinach never taste so good!
8 cups packed flat-leaf spinach, tough stems removed 2 Tbsp canola oil 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced [...]
By Heather Maxon Adapted from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook
Corn is the quintessential summertime food and best when freshly picked so try to buy it at a farmer’s market or farm stand if you can- there is nothing worse than tough supermarket corn. We happen to live right down the road from a family farm and look forward to their corn all year. Come August and September, we enjoy sweet corn at least a few nights a week for dinner- the cobs are so tender, juicy and sweet, the kernels literally pop in your mouth. When in season, sweet [...]
By Heather Maxon
Beets seem to be one of those vegetables that are either loved or loathed. I happen to enjoy beets tremendously and always fill my basket with some when I go to the farmers market. Perhaps those who hate beets have only tried the ones from out of a can? Or maybe their texture is off-putting to some? I’m sure other folks simply just don’t like the taste of beets which always surprises me. The beet’s sweet and earthy flavor, in my opinion is wonderful and just as delicious served cold, room temperature or hot. One of my [...]
By Heather Maxon
A summertime staple for picnics, potlucks and parties, this classic side dish is made in no time by steaming the potatoes and foregoing the time consuming process of peeling them. Herbs, garlic, whole-grain mustard and lemon are added to non-dairy mayonnaise, creating a zesty, flavorful dressing. The result when the two coalesce is a light and refreshing potato salad and a perfect dish to pass at any summer gathering.
Ingredients:
10 medium potatoes cut into ½ cubes 1 small red onion, finely chopped 2 small carrots, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 4-5 radishes, cut [...]
By Heather Maxon
Eating raw salad is so good for you; dark leafy greens are packed with hundreds of cancer-fighting phytonutrients that protect us from a variety of threatening illnesses. When you consider the fiber, phytonutrients and essential nutrients, green vegetables win the award for being the most nutrient-dense of all foods. Try to eat raw salads everyday- not only will it effectively nourish your body but it helps with weight control.
We’ve been enjoying lots of delicious, tender greens from our farm share—it’s been a nice reminder for us that summer is coming, despite the very cold, wet [...]
Springtime is a peak harvesting period for kale, when it is overwintered and its flavor is incredibly sweet- perfect for eating raw! This “wonder crop” is not only delicious, it’s high in vitamin A and C, calcium and loaded with cancer fighting chemicals. Kale is an ideal food to add to your diet not only because of its high nutrient content but also because it is low in calories; one cup of cooked kale contains only 36 calories, making it a great choice for weight control.
Kale and Avocado Salad
This week our spring CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share included [...]
Number one daughter and I have spent 24 years together now, and sometimes our traditions don’t mirror the typical family. There’s no turkey dinner on Sunday nights. We do eat a huge sushi dinner on virtually every vacation, a complete gluttonous sushi feast that makes me wish I was married to a fabulous Japanese fisherman with a knack for rolling some tight sushi rolls. The carrot-ginger dressing on the salads is so delicious, too. I find myself craving the salad as much as the sushi.
This month’s copy of Real Simple has a craveable carrot ginger dressing recipe that made [...]
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