Herb Gnocchi with Sautéed Spinach and Charred Cherry Tomatoes By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe is a bit of a splurge, but it is usually worth it. Instead of carb loading on heaps of pasta the night before a big race, have some fun making these gnocchi. They
Moroccan Lentil Stew By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe is one of those incredibly simple dishes that even a first-timer in the kitchen should have no trouble preparing. In addition to being a low stress meal to prepare, it may also be the healthiest thing you eat all week.
Kefir By Brandon McDearis Despite the fact that I picked a career in foods and nutrition, and most of my free time is spent reading and educating myself about food, I was completely unaware of this thing called kefir until just fairly recently when I learned about it from
Asian Buckwheat Noodle Salad with Tofu By Brandon McDearis The Japanese buckwheat noodle, also known as soba, is a very healthy alternative to other Asian noodles that are often made from rice. It is traditionally served either cold with a dipping sauce or in a hot broth as
Teriyaki Nori Roll By Brandon McDearis In all of my years of cooking, I had only attempted to make sushi once until about a month ago. The first time was in culinary school years ago, and I did such a botched job then that I swore I would leave
Vanilla Blueberry Banana Oatmeal By Brandon McDearis If you are like me, then it is quite rare that you ever start the day without a bowl of oatmeal. While people have been eating it for centuries, interest in oatmeal has increased in recent years because of its many
By Brandon McDearis One of my personal nutrition goals for this year has been to eat more kale. Kale, also known as borecole, is a form of cabbage that is highly nutritious. It is considered to be an anti-inflammatory vegetable that contains sulforaphane, a chemical believed to have
Just the Basics: Simple Sports Nutrition Strategies By Chris Newport So you want to train for your first triathlon? You probably realize that nutrition is an integral part of training and racing, but may not know what to do. Here are some simple strategies to get you started
By Brandon McDearis When my good friend and local Registered Dietitian Carol Land recently gave me an abundance of basil out of her garden, I began to think quickly about how to make use of every little bit before its short life on the shelf came to
By Brandon McDearis As a professional chef, I am almost always guaranteed to get asked one of three questions each week. People always have to ask me: What is your specialty? What is your favorite thing to cook? And, what do you like to eat when you get