Steamed Broccoli with Avocado and Sesame Seeds

Steamed Broccoli with Avocado and Sesame Seeds

Broccoli belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family. Named for their flowers, which have four equally spaced petals in the shape of a cross (Latin word crucifer means “cross-bearer”) these vegetables include kale, cabbage, collards and broccoli, cauliflower and...
African Coconut Soup with Chickpeas

African Coconut Soup with Chickpeas

I love this nutrient dense soup; it is a comfort soup and is especially delicious in cold weather. Like all beans, chickpeas (garbanzo) are a super food because of their substantial nutritional content (protein, B vitamins, iron, folate, potassium, magnesium and...
Lemony Arugula Pesto

Lemony Arugula Pesto

This pesto is especially delicious drizzled on roasted fish fillets or grilled chicken breasts. Other ways to use it: Toss with whole-grain pasta and white beans, add chopped roasted red bell peppers or sun-dried tomatoes and voila! dinner is ready. Spread on bread in...