Every self-styled young food savant preaches the importance of salt for bringing out the flavor in cooked foods, but what if we have to reduce or avoid sodium? Are we resigned to bland meals? Not with this amazingly fresh, vibrant
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Orange Sesame Chicken
Care for a stir-fry with a minimum of low sodium soy sauce, yet tons of fresh flavor? This healthy take on a Chinese classic relies on garlic, ginger, chili, sesame oil and freshly squeezed orange juice, rather than loads of
Sweet & Savory Dessert Tray
Who says desserts have to be sickly sweet and loaded with refined sugar? This sociable, Moroccan-style après supper treat requires no cooking, no baking and no burden on our next A1c test! Print Recipe Mediterranean Sweet & Savory Dessert Tray
A Hint of Chocolate
Do chocolate eclairs, chocolate ice cream, chocolate mousse or molten chocolate fondue sound yummy? Whether we admit it or not, most of us are chocoholics. But cacao that’s been fattened and sweetened into traditional chocolate desserts can potentially play havoc
Date & Bourbon Chantilly Cream
Sweetened whipped cream is classically referred to as “Chantilly,” but who of us – at our age – really needs the added carbs and empty calories of refined sugar? So instead, three very appealing ingredients, a little elbow grease and
Almost Chicken Soup
A pot full of bubbling chicken broth, vegetables and diced breast or thigh meat that’s simmering away on the stove is every mother’s home remedy. Food Over 50’s version calls for homemade, fat free chicken stock using a roasted carcass
Mussels Marinara
Mussels contain a substantially higher level of healthy Omega 3’s than any other shellfish. This is why I regularly hand-harvest these beautiful bi-valves outside the cottage in Scotland and turn them into a variety of recipes, from smoked mussels to
On Set: The Raviolatrice
If you’ve watched an episode or two of Food Over 50 you might have noticed a particular culinary device that sits on the counter of the hutch behind me. It’s an unassuming gray metal Raviolatrice that was manufactured by an
On Location: Extra Virgin?
One of the most informative and enjoyable location shoots from our first Food Over 50 series took place in Aguana, California, partway between Palm Springs and San Diego. It happens to be the home of the Olive View Ranch, the
Red Meat & Cholesterol
Season 1 – Episode 1 Did You Know? Cholesterol is only found in animal fats, not vegetables, fruits or grains. Cholesterol serves many important functions in the body – the goal is to maintain a balance. Sugar and saturated fat
Sodium vs Hypertension
Season 1 – Episode 2 Did You Know? Sodium is an essential nutrient and just like all nutrients, too much or too little isn’t good. Herbs and spices add the layers of flavor that make our foods delicious. About 75%
Omega 3’s: Are They a Fish Story?
Season 1 – Episode 3 Did You Know? Omega 3 fatty acids are an important ant-inflammatory agent in the body. Fattier fish such as salmon, mackerel, & anchovies are great sources of Omega 3 fatty acids. DHA is an omega