Jean Hanks
By Jean Hanks
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Food Cancer and Corned Beef? The WHO Report and the Jewish Deli
Last week the World Health Organization released a that linked consumption of red and processed meats to colon cancer. In the category of processed meats, the W.H.O. panel includes bacon, sausages, hot dogs — basically any meat that has been cooked through processes like curing and smoking for preservation or to enhance flavor. And yes,…
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Food Sunday Is Pickle Day!
This Sunday, October 4th, New York City’s Lower East Side will be a pickle-lover’s paradise. will take place on Orchard Street, paying homage to the days when pickle shops thrived in the neighborhood. It’s going to be a celebration of all things pickled, with sixteen different pickle vendors in attendance, including Brooklyn Brine, Guss’ and…
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Food Seaweed That Tastes Like Bacon
Dulse is a type of seaweed that’s packed with nutrients and, when cooked, tastes like bacon. When I tell people I don’t eat meat, a lot of them (non Jews, mostly) ask, “But how can you give up bacon?” I must admit, I can appreciate the idea of pairing my morning eggs with something salty,…
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Recipes 3 Meatless Main Dishes for the Nine Days
During the first nine days of the month Av, observant Jews abstain from eating meat, in a collective act of mourning. Meat lovers, fear not! Going vegetarian for a while is healthy and delicious. These three recipes require little prep work and are satisfying enough to make you forget they’re meatless. Related Tofu Over Ratatouille…
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Recipes Ratatouille With Baked Tofu
Tofu ratatouille makes a great vegetarian main dish. Related Read: Make: Bean Salad With Couscous When I’m craving something stew-like, I love to make veggie ratatouille. Topping it with tofu gives the meal more substance, and I often buy baked tofu that’s already marinated. This dish pairs particularly well with a sesame-ginger-flavored tofu. Serves 4…
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Recipes Bean Salad Over Couscous
A delicious meatless main course. Beans are a vegetarian staple — they’re packed with protein and fiber to keep you satisfied. The lemon-tahini dressing is simple to make and is a healthy alternative to a store-bought dressing. Related Ratatouille With Baked Tofu Serves 4 For the salad 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained…
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Recipes Vegetarian Barbecue
Whenever I’m invited to a summer barbecue, for a few seconds, I panic: What am I going to eat? As a pescatarian, I know I’m going to be one of the few people, if not the only person, not partaking of the traditional hamburgers and hotdogs. I also know that it’s unlikely, especially if it’s…
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Recipes Garlic Tofu Kebabs With Tahini Dipping Sauce
Kebabs are fantastic for the grill because the skewers hold all the ingredients in place. These are great to make in advance and bring to a grilling party. All the master griller has to do is slap them on! More Vegetarian Barbecue Recipes Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Makes 10 kebabs Skewers ½ package firm tofu, cut…
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