Potatoes get a bad rap because of the misconception that they are fattening. Potatoes unto themselves are not "fattening," but they certainly become less healthful after they have been peeled, deep-fried in over-heated, refined oil or turned into chips or mashed with their weight in butter and ...
Vegetable chili recipe
We are a football-watching family. On any given Sunday during the season, we are hunkered down for a good part of the day at home with the likely chance of random family and friends dropping by. I like to prepare hearty, comfort food that can be left on the stove for everyone to help ...
Fennel and green apple salad recipe
I just adore fennel and its hint of licorice (that's the black kind, not the red). When I was a child, after a big Sunday dinner, my Aunt Maria would pass around a platter a raw fennel wedges along with a bowl of tangerines and unshelled nuts. We would chomp happily on the fennel the way ...
Welcome winter
Hello Winter! Whether we want to be or not, we are part of nature. One reason it is important to eat seasonally is to stay balanced and connected with nature. In the same way that we clothe ourselves differently for each season, we should also eat differently during each season. The energy ...
Pamela in elle magazine
LA designer Jenni Kayne and nutrition guru Pamela Salzman invite ELLE to their popular lunch-hour how-to class on nutritious home cooking. Read about Pamela in the January 2011 issue of ELLE Magazine! ELLE January 2011 ...
Lentil and brown rice soup recipe + Instant Pot version
Everyone needs a lentil soup recipe in the repertoire. This is a classic and a nourishing one at that. I grew up on lentil soup and my mom was into creating “complete proteins” when we had a vegetarian meal. The thought back then was that if you were eating a meatless meal, then you would need to ...
Pamela featured on easy reader news
Pamela Salzman has turned her passion for food, nutrition and a healthy lifestyle into a business. Her popular, in-home cooking classes fill up as soon as the email goes out. Read the full article: http://www.easyreadernews.com/cooking-books/ ...
Molasses-ginger cookies recipe
Just in time for your cookie exchange! These cookies are chewier than a gingersnap, but still wow you with that sweet and spicy kick. I love rolling them in unsweetened, shredded coconut instead of the traditional granulated sugar, but they are just as good without the additional ...
Turkey sausages with cabbage and fennel recipe
People ask me all the time for more recipes that are Fast! No, faster! And easy! I understand the challenges that people face when pulling together a weeknight meal, whether they are parents or not. However, we need to put some time into our cooking. I haven’t figured out yet how to make ...
Butternut squash, beet and apple skewers recipe
I used to struggle coming up with an hors d’oeuvre that was tasty, fresh and didn’t contain tons of dairy. Have you ever noticed the popular hors d’oeuvres that show up at every cocktail or dinner party – there’s the baked wedge of brie, the spinach and artichoke dip bubbling over with three ...
Muhammara recipe (turkish red bell pepper and walnut dip)
I know those holiday parties are coming up and I thought another hors d'oeuvre post would be helpful. My good friend Cheryl gave me this recipe. She is an outstanding cook and everything she makes is a home run. I love the fact that this dip is mostly roasted red bell peppers and walnuts ...