These are not your typical pancakes. I had 2 pounds of cottage cheese in my fridge that was soon to expire. What to do with all that dairy goodness? Pancakes to the rescue! This recipe does not require 2 pounds of cottage cheese but it took 3 batches to get it right. In fact, the first batch was just one big pile of mush. After tweaking the recipe two times more…these whole grain pancakes are perfectly fluffy, golden and moist. Cottage Cheese Pancakes (makes 8, 4-inch pa

A healthy head of cauliflower in my fridge and a recipe to try…now I can share a new Myplate2yours favorite! Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable like kale, Brussels sprouts, and bok choy. It is a great source of vitamins C and K, folate and fiber and contains the phytonutrients unique to cruciferous vegetables that may help prevent cancer. From eatingwell.com, this roasted cauliflower gets it’s flavor from balsamic vinegar, parmesan cheese, and dried marjoram. Balsamic C

Myplate2yours is going green with kale! Kale is a winter cruciferous full of fiber, antioxidant vitamins K, A and C and the phytonutrients unique to cruciferous vegetables. Kale is best enjoyed in the cooler months because the leaf gets bitter in warmer weather. This recipe has a unique combination of strong flavors that blend very nicely to make a pleasingly tasteful dish. I know my family enjoyed this side dish because second helpings emptied the bowl!! Unfortunately, ou

Brussels sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable like broccoli, cabbage, bok choy (link to bok choy with mushrooms), cauliflower (link to balsamic roasted cauliflower) and kale (link to sauteed kale with lemon). This group of vegetables has been referred to as the Super-Veggies because of their superior nutritional profile. In fact, various phytochemicals in cruciferous vegetables have been linked to a lower risk of cancer. These foods are also rich in fiber, vitamins and mine

This very quick and tasty Asian flavored veggie has been enjoyed by my family since first discovered in Living magazine in 2003. Savor the flavor! When cleaning shiitake mushrooms, simply wipe them with a damp paper towel. They will soak up water and become soggy if they are rinsed. Asparagus and Shiitake Stir Fry (serves 4-6) ©myplate2yours 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed of tough ends and sliced into 1-1/2 inch pieces 8 ounces fresh shiitake mushro

Eggplants come in different sizes, shapes and colors. I never peel my eggplant so I prefer the smaller purple varieties. Smaller eggplants tend to have a softer skin. Purple eggplants have more phytonutrients compared to the white or lighter varieties. Roasted Vegetables with Eggplant is a deliciously easy side for a holiday table. Not only did I make this recipe for our Thanksgiving dinner, our family enjoyed it for dinner this past week. And we can’t wait to have it ag

I am a big fan of oats. Early in my career, I conducted research with a cardiologist studying the cholesterol lowering effects of oatmeal and oat bran. This grain is amazing! This recipe is the same one I used in the original oatmeal study…Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins. Not only are these easy to make but they have a terrific flavor and texture and contain 2.5 grams of fiber. For muffins with a finer texture, the oatmeal may be blended in a food blender or processor before mi