For my family, focusing on soup during Passover has been an effective way to increase consumption of Prebiotics. The first clue that I was onto something good was my husband’s reaction on the last day of the holiday that Passover could not be almost over because he wasn’t sick of the food yet.
Category Archives: Recipes
Cookbooks or Cooking?
I still remember my first, a special-issue centennial Gold Medal Flour cookbook available only by mail-order. This is the book that taught me how to bake bread and includes recipes for all of the great American classic cookies and cakes – essentially anything with flour. For those too young to remember the days before Amazon PrimeContinueContinue reading “Cookbooks or Cooking?”
Split Pea Soup
Peas are another wonderful prebiotic, and a great sources of fiber and vegetable protein. This is a wonderful winter soup, and its great as a simple dinner with crusty bread and salad, or as a first course of a larger meal. My son Aaron likes his soup with a little feta or other cheese. ItContinueContinue reading “Split Pea Soup”
Pinto Beans & What to Do With Them
Pinto Beans and other legumes are an excellent source of Prebiotics needed by your body to support a healthy Microbiome. This means that they are an excellent source of fiber and plant protein, and may have a number of other health benefits.
Basil Oil
When I am not in the right frame of mind for critical thinking, I take solace in my garden and kitchen. I offer the following recipe that combines the delicious flavor of fresh Basil with Garlic Olive Oil.