To make an egg substitute, add the flaxseed to water in a small bowl and stir. Let sit for five minutes until thickened with an egg-like consistency. In a medium bowl whisk together the millet flour, baking powder, sea salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. In a blender add the plantain, almond milk,…
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Arrange the eggplant slices on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush both sides with the oil then season with the coriander, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Place in the oven and roast for about 20 minutes, flipping them once in the middle of cooking, until golden brown on…
Vegetables are an essential element of heritage cooking and form the foundation of each of our 5 Heritage Diet Pyramids-African, Asian, Latin, Mediterranean and of course, Vegetarian. Whether you’ve planted a vegetable garden or are strolling through your local farmer’s market,…
At Oldways, we are often asked to speak about the Mediterranean Diet at conferences, webinars, and other events. When we were asked several years ago to speak with the chefs and management of Senior Living Residences, an assisted living community based in the Boston metro area, we jumped at…
Spring has arrived! Welcome the warm weather by enjoying a meal around the table with your family and friends. The table has always played a role here at Oldways: It has been a place for us to gather and solve food issues, learn about new cultures, and enjoy new cuisines from around the…
This week Congress unveiled a 2000+ page omnibus budget bill that in some areas puts politics over science and health, affecting all of us who care deeply about food. As often happens, a must-pass bill to keep government running was plastered with scores of riders promoted by special interests. We…
It is always a special event, heading to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) annual Food & Nutrition Conference and Expo, to meet hundreds of dietitians working in all areas of public health and reconnecting with old friends and acquaintances. This year’s conference held in…
The first cultural diet Oldways helped popularize in the early 1990s, and one of the most well-researched diets to this day.
You probably have experience using plants, herbs, spices, and other plant-based food to take care of yourself and treat health concerns. For example, have you ever taken ginger to reduce nausea, echinacea to boost your immunity when you’ve felt a cold coming on, rubbed arnica on a bruise to…
Preheat the broiler. Brush the eggplant slices with the oil and broil 4 inches from the heat for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until tender and lightly browned. Set aside to cool. Cut the eggplant into 1-inch pieces and place in large bowl. Add the rice, artichoke hearts, olives, and basil. In a…
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Arrange the eggplant slices in an even layer among the 2 baking sheets, then drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil on top, and season with salt and pepper. Bake…
Oven Instructions Wash the eggplant and peppers and peel the outer layer of the onion. Cut the onion in half. Rub each vegetable with extra virgin olive oil and place on a baking sheet or in a baking dish. Roast the vegetables whole in the oven at 350ºF for one hour or more. You know […]
