Makes approximately 40 cookies Ingredients 1 cup whole-wheat flour 3 cups old fashioned oats 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup light butter, salted 1/3 cup light olive oil 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1/2 cup ground flax seeds 1 cup raisins […]
Recipe: Sage & Apple Seared Chicken Breast Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 1 teaspoon white whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon finely minced sage 1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup apple cider Directions Set a 12-inch sauté pan […]
Makes 6 Servings Ingredients 2 mangoes, peeled & chopped 18 oz raw shrimp 2 cups whole wheat couscous, dry 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth 16 oz black beans, rinsed & drained 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 16 oz cherry tomatoes, halved 16 oz zucchini & summer squash, cut diagonally 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds […]
Chili is a fall and winter staple. It’s quick, easy and loaded with flavor. When prepared in Healthy Cooking on a Budget, this chili was made with mostly fresh vegetables; however, it can also be made with frozen vegetables, which can help cut down on cost and prep time. Enjoy! Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili […]
In the video above, chef Walter Dunphy prepares chicken vegetable stir-fry. Thai Chicken with Cashews Ingredients 4 cups cooked brown rice 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped into 1 inch pieces 3 green onions, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces potatoes, peeled and chopped (reserve half for garnish) 2 cups bok choy, roughly chopped […]
Watch the video above to see chef Walter Dunphy prepare miso-glazed scallops with fresh vegetables and soba noodles. Walter Dunphy is into spring. For his second segment of Sargent Choice Cooking, a series of videos of the BU executive chef preparing healthful and tasty meals, Dunphy is featuring scallops with an Asian flair. The recipe […]
Cooking fish doesn’t have to be complicated, this week we quickly pan seared it, but you can also bake, broil or grill any sort of fish. Regardless of how you make it, including fish in your weekly dinner schedule can help add variety and delicious health benefits to your diet! Simple Pan Seared Salmon Makes […]
Each of the food groups below has an important place in your diet every day. You’re probably familiar with the first five, but the last group may surprise you. Download our Food Group Choices Chart for a handy list of nutritious foods in each group. Whole grains and starchy vegetables Choose whole grains rather than […]
Despite the low-fat trend, certain dietary fats are essential for your health. When it comes to fat, the kind of fat you consume is critical. Fat is an efficient source of energy, providing 9 calories per gram. Protein and carbohydrates have 4 calories per gram! Fat also aids in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, […]
Proteins are building blocks that play a role in all types of cells within your body. The amount you need depends on your age, weight, activity and health. Protein is found in an abundance of food so most people get enough through a healthful diet. It’s particularly important to include protein in a meal or […]