Healthy Cooking Videos

Did you know that broccoli rabe is a powerful cancer fighter, especially against stomach, lung, and colon cancers? As healthy cooking advocate Gail Pettiford Willett demonstrates, you can reduce the bitterness by blanching it in boiling water.

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Learn how to make proper (and by proper I mean AMAZING) Lebanese hummus from scratch. We did not let one detail pass us, from cooking the beans to grinding the sesame seeds into homemade tahini. This taste is superior to any store bought hummus you have ever tried.

These kebabs are super easy and very healthy. We coat our chicken pieces with za'atar- a comination of sesame, wild thyme, and sumac.

This is an unusual appetizer with almonds, cherries and some herbs and spices. This is very rich in vitamin E.

This little tambor, or drum in Spanish, is naughty and nice at the same time. Avocado is sweetened with agave nectar and given some crunch with nuts and raw chocolate. It is a great way to have healthy fats, vitamin E, and magnesium for dessert!

A "Causa" is a cold potato preparation common in Peru. It may contain a variety of fillings and flavorings. We made ours healthy with sardines, which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and are a main export of Peru. We topped it off with fennel, capers, lemon juice, and olive oil for a new type of flavor.

Pomegranates are bonafide globe trotters. They made their way from Central Asia to California, luring people with their beauty and health benefits all the way.

This Fall salad with squash, pomegranate, and arugula is healthy and delicious. It is full of Vitamin A and C, as well as potent antioxidants. We toss it with a spiced dressing that is sure to catch everyone by surprise.

This pasta dish is rich and luxurious. The sauce is thick because of its being made with acorn squash. We add crunch with walnuts and pepitas, and perk it up with fresh pomegranate seeds.

We love mixed berry jam, which combines strawberries, blackberries and raspberries. Making your own jam is easy, once you get the hang of it. And the flavor of your own work is irreplacable!

This miso soup has an aromatic ginger broth and is full of healthy veggies. We also added in whole grain buckwheat soba noodles to make it a comlete meal.

Mamaliga is an Eastern European dish. It is made by boiling cornmeal with water or broth and leaving it to set as a loaf. It is then cut into thick slices and served with sharp cheese. We love to serve it in the fall with roasted beets tossed with their greens, which are loaded with Vitamin A.

Asopao is a traditional Puerto Rican stew. We made a healthy version by using only olive oil in our sofrito, and then using brown rice in combination with root vegetables. We love the full flavor and varied texture of this comforting fall dish.

This diabetes friendly dish is topped with a red pepper/black pepper sauce that is healthy and delicious. This is recommended for beginning cooks!

This local tomato salad has green beans and ricotta salata cheese and a delicious topping of basil and anchovy dressing. There is no better way to eat August heirloom tomatoes!

These noodles are spicy and delicious. This red curry uses chile and tomato to flavor chicken. Everything is served with rice noodles. Yum!

These gelatins combine basil and mint with nectarines. A cooling combo for summer.

Make the most delicious Christmas Pudding that doesn't leave you feeling bloated. Great dessert for celiac's and other IBS symptoms. Tastes wonderful. www.tennis-elbowtreatment.com/christmas.html