Walnut Chicken
This is a unique recipe that incorporates nuts into a chicken dish. You’ll Need 4 boneless chicken breast halves Lemon juice 6 Tablespoons melted butter 3 cups bread crumbs, toasted 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 teaspoons parsley flakes 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 teaspoon...
Creme Fraiche
Creme Fraiche the perfect topping for fresh fruit. With a dollop of Creme Fraiche you can take some fresh fruit and turn into a very delightful dessert! You’ll Need · ¼ buttermilk · ½ cup heavy cream Directions Note: This recipe must stand for 6-8 hours, and then be...
More (Emotional) Heart Happiness = Less (Physical) Heart Crappiness
There’s an exception to every rule … except for the rule that there’s an exception to every rule. For example, self-medication is almost never recommended. But in this case, these two drugs are so effective and infectious that you would do well to dose up and get started right away. Follow...
Louisiana Gumbo (from The Fat Fallacy)
“Will Clower.” It’s not a Cajun name. Maybe this gumbo recipe would be more credible coming from someone named Lafayette “crawfish” Prud’homme. But I promise this gumbo really is authentic. Even though, it’s true, I have no bayou water splashing through my veins, I managed to get...
Ginger’d Lemon Scones
Great complement for a holiday brunch. You’ll Need: 2 C flour 1/4 C sugar 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cream of tartar 1/4 C crystallized ginger, finely chopped, (found in the spice section of store) 2 tsp grated lemon zest 1 C buttermilk 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1...
Maple Vanilla French Toast
Got company coming in over the holidays? Here is a delicious breakfast/brunch idea that you should give a try. You’ll Need 5 eggs 1 cup milk ¼ cup pure maple syrup 1 Tablespoon granulated raw sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 12 slices of bread...
Ask Will: Cholesterol
Dear Will, Our son had his blood tested last week and has high cholesterol…so weird…he is only 10. My wife is really good about providing a balanced, healthy diet to the kids (has a hard time with me) but he still appears to have some more specific dietary needs. The...
As Michael Jackson Said, Beet It
I’m sure that was what the King of Pop was actually talking about. This weekend, I roasted these amazing beets for an afternoon salad. And as soon as they came out of the oven, I had to take this picture. Beets are art. Just look at these. Is there anything in...
Ask Will. Is Peanut Butter Good For You?
Dear Will, I’m not sure about peanut butter. Is it healthy for you? I’ve heard that it is, and I’ve also heard that it’s not. Thanks for any insights you can offer. David Follow @willclower Peanut butter is a total health food. And, as a food, it’s like blood type O, it...
Will TV Interview: Health Holiday Foods. The Reds, Greens, Goods and Bads.
Everything is red and green right now. But when it comes to food selection, which is which … and why? VIDEO: I’ll spell it all out here. And the good news is that the healthy foods are actually the most delicious. Talk about a win-win! (please share this with someone who thinks...
Study: Mediterranean diet prevents cognitive decline.
Don’t forget to remember to eat according to the Mediterranean dietary pattern! The data on the benefits just keeps piling up (see link below). http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25482573...
Ask Will: Is it okay to eat over one’s daily recommended sugar intake if the calories are coming from fruit?
Hello,Is it okay to eat over one’s daily recommended sugar intake if the calories are coming from fruit?Thank you!ChelseaFollow @willclowerHi Chelsea! In one sense, the source of sugar doesn’t matterAll sugar, regardless of the source — whether it’s from a grossly over-sweetened faux food or from a perfectly healthy...