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Blue Cornbread with Honey Butter
A few months ago I picked up a book called Eating on the Wildside by Jo Robinson. Based on 10 years of research, the author covers the best ways to consume fruits and vegetables. One of the points she makes about corn is that white and yellow are bred for sweetness but aren’t as nutritious […]
Veggie Burger Recipe: Black-Eyed Pea Burger
Necessity is the mother of invention. Without any black beans, pinto beans or lentils around, the only legume left in the pantry was the humble black-eyed pea. I’d never heard of a black-eyed pea veggie burger before but this experiment turned out quite well. The natural creaminess contrasted well with a generous dose of pepper […]
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Mango and Strawberry
Steel cut oatmeal is one of my favorite, easy breakfasts. It’s whole grain and a great source of fiber, iron and protein. Unlike nutritionally similar rolled oats, steel cut doesn’t spike the blood sugar because the thicker pieces take longer for the body to process. Check out this link comparing the benefits of the two […]
Go Veggie! Non-Dairy Pepper Jack Slices
Affordable cheese alternatives are difficult to find, so when a sale happens, it’s best to stock up. This Go Veggie cheese was on sale for $3 at Lifethyme market. It only seemed logical to make grilled cheese sandwiches to go with split pea soup. Go Veggie Pepper Jack is lactose free, casein free, soy free […]
Rice Recipes: Fenugreek and Tomato Pulao AKA Dragon Rice
Pulao, not to be confused with the small decorative dragon found on Chinese bells, is a rice dish popular throughout parts of the Middle East, Central and South Asia. There are literally hundreds of variations to be found. This particular recipe is South Indian. Just for fun and in honor of the upcoming season of […]
Meatout 2014: Take a Day Off From Meat
Today, March 20th is the international meatout, the annual day encouraging folks to skip animal protein for environmental, health and compassion reasons. I’m not a vegan but am vegetarian at least once a week. Spending significant periods of time with vegans has taught me that there really are many more food options that expected. Some […]
Chilaquiles Verdes or Nachos in Green Tomatillo Sauce
Chilaquiles Verdes is another food like Sopa de Lima I came across in Mexico. It’s a pretty way of saying soggy nachos in green sauce. Which name sounds better to you? Despite the unappetizing translation it’s a very tasty breakfast or snack. With breakfast, the dish will often include a sunny side egg on top. […]
RoodonFood: 2nd Anniversary
Dear RoodonFooders, The blog just celebrated its 2nd anniversary. Thank you very much for stopping by. And if you’re a regular visitor, thank you for the continued support. Over this period it has grown from a snack focused site to including recipes, articles and interviews. Hopefully it will continue to grow. Inexplicably, one of the most […]
How to Eat Jicama and an Indian Connection
Jicama is a root vegetable native to Mexico. It’s high in Vitamin B6, C, iron as well as dietary fiber. Shaped somewhat like a conch shell or less creatively, a giant brown radish, it has a thin skin which gives way to white flesh inside. It has a grainy, mildly sweet taste but with the […]
Little Aussie Bakery Gluten Free Sampler Review– Mailing Throughout the U.S
Little Aussie is a bakery based in San Antonio, Texas. Founded by two registered nurses, they offer a variety of baked goods from breads to sweets. And unlike many other bakeries, they mail to the 48 contiguous states. I came to learn of these guys on the gluten free section of the community and news […]
