I have a few good recipes to share with you. Very practical and easy to make.
We’ll begin with Kale chips and Cheese Pairings for appetizers, matched with a really good Pinot Noir red wine. I chose the new release from Testarossa Winery – 2010 Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands (Apellation Series).
To complement that, you can choose between a hearty grain meal consisting of Farro with Swiss Chard; or a light Shrimp Stir-fry. Both are one-dish meals.
The Farro dish was a big surprise to me on the contrast of flavor and texture. Farro is often confused with Spelt (another grain), and they are not the same. Farro (“Triticum Diccocum”) is a grain cultivated in Italy (specially Tuscany) and now is widely available in the US on it’s best form: perlato (or semi-pearled); meaning that some of the husk or outer rough skin was removed. I would say that farro’s recent popularity has to do with it’s nutritional content; high in protein and fiber, low glycemic index and low gluten content. Besides, it’s easy to cook, has a great nutty taste and you can enjoy in salads, soups or as a main dish
The Shrimp Stir-fry is a healthier version of the chinese popular meal. You can serve with white or brown rice.
Bon appetit!
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This blog shares healthy recipes. Usually, I’ll start with a regular recipe making it healthier by replacing the type of flour, sugar, salt content and fat. I try not to cook fried food or use heavy cream, corn syrup, etc. Instead, I favor in season fresh vegetables, organic and whole wheat ingredients. For meat, seafood & poultry, I pride myself in preparation techniques that promote tender delicious cuts while maximizing flavor without heavy breading and smothering sauces. To close, you’ll hopefully be pleased to find my favorite wines and occasional yummy desserts to open and close a delightful session of fine dining.
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