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Pesto Baked Cod: How to Cook Tender, Succulent Cod

This tender, succulent pesto baked cod will surpass any expectations – and any harbored biases against oftentimes bland white fish.  Adding pesto and selecting just the right cooking time turned our entire family into dedicated enthusiasts of this white fish.  

Thinking that it is bland and chewy, we used to turn to salmon and trout.  But then, after an exhaustive research, we learned that the right coating can help preserve and amplify its natural juices.  For this reason, some cooks recommend a mayo coating.  See https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/broiled-cod-with-fennel-and-orange;https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/parmesan-baked-cod/.  Moreover, when cooked properly, it becomes tender and succulent.  The best cooking method for this fish, in our experience and research, combines both broiling and baking. See, e.g., https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/alaska-cod-parmesan-zucchini-noodles.

With careful modifications accounting for the thickness of the fillets, this delicious recipe works well with any other lean white fish such as halibut.  Before you turn to the recipe below, please note one caveat:  We are using our countertop convection oven for broiling and baking.

Vegetarian • Grain- and Potato-free • Low Glycemic • Gluten-free • Fast & easy • Delicious

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Easy Asparagus Recipe: Perfectly Juicy and Zesty

Who doesn’t enjoy biting into juicy, crispy asparagus stalks? What if the seasoning enhanced asparagus’ light nutty flavor and caramelized skins? Our Easy Asparagus Recipe accomplishes just that. Cook asparagus this easy way and, in merely 10 minutes, you’ll be enjoying juicy, crispy, caramelized stalks.

Vegan • Gluten-, Grain- and Potato-free • Low Glycemic • Suitable for Diabetics • Quick and Easy •  Delicious


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Herbed Cauliflower: How to Make It Spectacular

What would it taste like if the veggies could dance? The recipe below embodies just that experience. With a meticulously chosen combination of herbs and carefully calculated cooking times, this recipe lets the flavors of the veggies bloom. And the best part yet? All the ingredients are quick & easy to find. Nothing fancy; other than the result, of course!

Vegan • Gluten-, Grain- and Potato-free • Low Glycemic • Suitable for Diabetics • Quick and Easy •  Delicious

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Chicken Pumpkin Soup: Just the Thing for Your Family

On a crispy winter day, a cup of a golden-toned chicken pumpkin soup overloaded with vegetables is just perfect! And it’s perfect for nearly everyone: this nourishing meal is gluten-free, grain-free, and low glycemic index! Note that this version calls for kabocha squash because you don’t need to peel it. And so long as you stay within the general recipe guidelines, you can modify this recipe as you wish. You can add your favorite non-starchy vegetables and even leave out some of the starchy ones (like parsnips and carrots). Are you wondering why I am using kabocha squash or pumpkin rather than a sweet potato? According to multiple trusted sources, root vegetables including sweet potatoes and carrots are likely to have high levels of lead. See, for example, lead in root vegetables, arsenic and lead in root vegetables.

When kabocha squash or pumpkins are in season, I make this soup for my loved ones (including a toddler!) every week. As a reward, I get to spend lunches and dinners with very happy eaters! This chicken pumpkin soup is nutritious and sustaining, but it is also quite light. Made without grain, and overloaded with vegetables, it won’t leave you feeling heavy. Another beauty of this soup is that it’s quite flexible. You can make substitutions, adding or removing vegetables to your liking. Go ahead and experiment! Try to use only cauliflower, or add broccoli, or even brussel sprouts! Though this recipe looks long, don’t be dismayed. It’s a rather carefree thing: while the broth is cooking, the vegetables are sautéing, and then you just combine the two! In the end, you’ll have a large stockpot brimful with a savory, sustaining meal!

Kid-friendly • Low Glycemic • Gluten-free • Nutrient-dense • Delicious • Easy