CHILE EN NOGADA FOOD AS MEDICINE Chile En Nogada is a classic Mexican dish that features a stuffed poblano pepper with a dreamy walnut cream sauce accentuated by tart pomegranate seeds. This dish is traditionally served in August and September to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day but its green, white and red color also makes it…
SIMPLE ROASTED VEGGIES FOOD AS MEDICINE Roasted Vegetables are a simple, easy side that can have so many applications and a lot of potential for different flavor combinations. Based on their water content and whether they are classified as a root vegetable that grows below ground like a beet, a cruciferous veggie like cauliflower or…
STUFFED POBLANO PEPPERS RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: All chili peppers, including green chilis, contain capsaicin, the compound that is responsible for the spicy sensation associated with eating a hot pepper. The spicier the pepper is, the more capsaicin it contains. Eating capsaicin rich sources like green chili peppers may help inhibit the growth of cancer…
SUMMER RATATOUILLE RECIPE FOOD AS MEDICINE: Local organic produce is picked at the peak of ripeness, ensuring the most flavor and is significantly more nutritious than conventionally grown produce on a micronutrient level. Ratatouille is a great way to bring together all the best local summer produce in a simple, one skillet dish. Eggplant, the…
