Tag: BASICS

preserved figs jar with a kefir bowl and walnuts

How to Preserve Figs

Written by missblasco on 27 de September de 2021. Posted in BASICS, EASY, RECIPE, SUGAR FREE. No Comments on How to Preserve Figs

Easy Fig Compote: How to Preserve Late-Summer Figs Without Added Sugar In the heat of August, nature offers one of its most generous (and fleeting) gifts: the fig. If you are lucky enough to have a fig tree, you know...

BASICS, DESSERT, EASY, FIGS, GUT HEALTH, MICROBIOTA, SUGAR FREE, VEGAN

rainbow salad in a bowl on a marble surface

Rainbow Summer Salad

Written by missblasco on 26 de August de 2021. Posted in EASY, RECIPE, SALADS. No Comments on Rainbow Summer Salad

The Rainbow Summer Salad: A Biochemical Approach to Seasonal Nutrition Visual appeal in nutrition is more than just aesthetics; it is a direct indicator of phytonutrient diversity. This colorful salad is a remarkable...

BASICS, EASY, FIBER, LOW CARB, MACs, PREBIOTIC FIBER, SALAD, SUMMER RECIPE, VITAMINS

Spanish Pisto in a white bowl on a marble surface

Easy Spanish Pisto

Written by missblasco on 15 de July de 2021. Posted in BASICS, EASY, RECIPE. No Comments on Easy Spanish Pisto

A Nutritionist’s Guide to “Pisto Manchego” When summer arrives in California, the abundance of local produce, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplants, and peppers, presents a unique opportunity to engage in one of the most...

BASICS, EASY, LOW CARB, MISSBLASCO, PISTO

Easy Greek Salad Bowl with a black fork, with tomatoes amd green peppers.

Easy Greek Salad Recipe

Written by missblasco on 17 de September de 2020. Posted in EASY, RECIPE, SALADS. 4 Comments on Easy Greek Salad Recipe

Why the Greek Salad is a Nutritional Masterpiece In the realm of clinical nutrition, we often search for the perfect balance between high palatability and metabolic benefit. When a dish manages to be both a “wardrobe...

APPETIZER, BASICS, EASY, KETO, LOW CARB, SALAD, SALADS

Gluten Free Kefir Tortillas

Written by missblasco on 18 de August de 2020. Posted in BASICS, EASY, RECIPE. 6 Comments on Gluten Free Kefir Tortillas

Gluten-Free Kefir Tortillas: The Ultimate 4-Ingredient Recipe to Use Your Surplus If you produce kefir at home, you know the “blessing and the curse” of the kefir grains. These microorganisms, a complex ecosystem of...

BASICS, CREPES, EASY, FLOURLESS, GLUTEN FREE, TORTILLAS

How to Ferment Lemons

Written by missblasco on 11 de August de 2020. Posted in BASICS, BLOG, RECIPE. 10 Comments on How to Ferment Lemons

Preserved Lemons: Your New Kitchen Staple When you first hear about fermenting lemons, you might be skeptical. You might wonder: “What is the point of fermenting a lemon? Its natural aroma, sharp flavor, and acidity...

BASICS, DRESSING, FERMENTATION, GUT HEALTH, HEALTH, LEMON, LOW CARB, PROBIOTICS

How to Ferment Cucumbers

Written by missblasco on 30 de July de 2020. Posted in BASICS, BLOG, RECIPE, SALADS. 10 Comments on How to Ferment Cucumbers

Fermenting cucumbers is incredibly easy. Like almost any vegetable, the process is simply about preparing a brine and keeping the vegetables submerged in it for a few days. If you’ve been intimidated by fermentation...

BASICS, GUT HEALTH, HEALTH, LOW CARB, PROBIOTICS

How to Make Easy Kimchi

Written by missblasco on 18 de June de 2020. Posted in BASICS, EASY, RECIPE. 4 Comments on How to Make Easy Kimchi

In this post, I want to show you how to make an easy version of kimchi without overcomplicating things. By using easy-to-find ingredients, you can bring the most famous and international Korean dish into your own...

BASICS, FERMENTATION, GUT HEALTH, HEALTH, KIMCHI, LOW CARB, PROBIOTICS

Sugar-Free Lemon Curd

Written by missblasco on 28 de February de 2020. Posted in RECIPE, SUGAR FREE. 12 Comments on Sugar-Free Lemon Curd

Sugar-Free Lemon Curd As a clinical dietitian I notice the struggle to balance a love for traditional patisserie with the physiological need to manage blood glucose. One of the most beloved staples in the world of...

6 INGREDIENT, BASICS, DESSERT, EASY, FLOURLESS, GLUTEN FREE, LEMON, SUGAR FREE

How to Freeze Avocados

Written by missblasco on 17 de February de 2020. Posted in BLOG. No Comments on How to Freeze Avocados

How to Freeze Avocados and Avoid Food Waste If you have too many avocados at home and you know you won’t be able to eat them all in time, freezing them is the perfect solution. Learning how to freeze avocados properly...

AVOCADO, BASICS, BLOG, EASY, KITCHEN HACKS, KITCHEN STAPLES

One Pot Vegetable Soup

Written by missblasco on 9 de January de 2020. Posted in RECIPE, SOUPS. No Comments on One Pot Vegetable Soup

One-Pot Vegetable Soup: A Tradition of Health and Comfort In the world of clinical nutrition, we often search for the perfect “superfood,” yet some of the most profound health benefits come from the simplest...

BASICS, COMFORT FOOD, EASY, ONE POT, SOUP, VEGAN, VEGETARIAN

Persimmon Mustard Vinaigrette

Written by missblasco on 7 de November de 2019. Posted in BASICS, EASY, RECIPE, SUGAR FREE. No Comments on Persimmon Mustard Vinaigrette

A Sweet-Savory, Low-Calorie Dressing Tired of the same old salad dressings? This Persimmon Mustard Vinaigrette is a vibrant, seasonal twist that combines the sweet freshness of persimmon with the bold tang of Dijon...

BASICS, DAIRY FREE, DRESSING, EASY, MUSTARD, SAUCE, SUGAR FREE