CHRISTINA COOKS: BACK TO THE CUTTING BOARD


#101 “The Italian Table”
I’m Italian and Irish. I must admit that I owe my storytelling to my Irish ancestors. But cooking? That’s all Italian, baby. Today it’s all about the Italian Table, as we go back to the cutting board on Christina Cooks.
Recipes:
Pappa Al Pomodoro
Pasta with Pesto, Potatoes and Greens Baci di Dama

#102 “Where Do I Begin?”
Healthy eating has an image problem. It’s complicated, right? Tough to change our eating style, right? Nah. It’s simple, delicious and so easy. I’ll show you how as I take you back to the cutting board, today on Christina Cooks.
Recipes:
Hearty Lentil Soup with Fresh Herbs
Bitter Green Salad with Nutty Vinaigrette
Ginger Poached Pears

#103 “Your Real Happy Meal”
Think wellness and joy comes packaged in a brightly colored box…or yikes…a bucket? Sorry, kids but happiness begins in the kitchen where we cook fresh foods to create strength and wellness. It’s time to get back to the cutting board and cook, today on Christina Cooks.
Recipes:
Black Bean Burgers
Cracked Potatoes
Almond Joyfuls

#104 “Fear Factor”
Quick! Lock the door! We never know what could be lurking outside. We live in challenging times but if everything scares the pants off you, maybe there’s more to it? There is and it begins with your kidneys. Let’s shake off the fear that threatens to overwhelm us by going back to the cutting board, today on Christina Cooks.
Recipes:
Veggie Hotpot with Biscuit Topping
Brussels Sprouts with Shiitake, Daikon and Baby Carrots
Sesame Hiziki Salad

#105 “The Beat Goes On”
Experts have concluded…again…that most heart disease is both preventable and treatable with lifestyle changes. Gee…do you think that’s why it’s called a ‘lifestyle disease?’ Maybe a few diet tweaks could keep our tickers ticking? Let’s find out as we go back to the cutting board on how we think about heart health, today on Christina Cooks.
Recipes:
Tempeh Reuben
Farro with Cauliflower
Carrot Almond Cake

#106 “A Simple Supper”
You’re in the driveway. Panic sets in. Inside, a hungry family awaits. Can you get a delicious, healthy meal on the table quickly? Yup. Just takes a little planning. It’s time to go back to the cutting board, today on Christina Cooks.
Recipes:
Chickpea Farro Soup
Stir-Fried Cauliflower and Mustard Greens in Lemon-Sesame Sauce
Peanut Butter Marvels

#107 “Pasta Love”
Is there anything better than a steaming bowl of pasta? I think not. But wait…isn’t pasta made up of evil, fat-producing carbs? Oh, honey, you don’t know what you’re missing if you’ve taken pasta off your plate. Let’s get back to the cutting board…and the pasta pot, today on Christina Cooks.
Recipes:
Pasta e Fagioli
Pasta with Broccoli-Pine Nut Pesto
Italian Couscous and Veggie Salad

#108 “The Med-iterranean Table”
We hear a lot about the Mediterranean and its impact on wellness. Is there more to this gorgeous region than blue seas and sunny skies? Si si si…and it’s all about what’s on your plate. Time to get back to the cutting board and discover the joys of the world’s healthiest diet, today on Christina Cooks.
Recipes:
Hot, Hot, Hot Black Bean Soup
Cannellini Beans with Greens
Pignoli Cookies

#109 “Want to Be a Happier Camper?”
Cranky in the morning? Impatient with everyone? Hate waiting in line or yikes…sitting in traffic? Easily irritated? Is it just modern life or? It’s your liver, baby! Let’s get back to the cutting board and fix that little gland right up, today on Christina Cooks.
Recipes:
Squash and Sweet Corn Chowder
Sweet and Savory Brussels Sprouts
Warm Escarole and Shiitake Salad

#110 “Let’s Stop Sugarcoating the Truth”
Ever notice all the ads for diabetes medicine? Do you think it’s as scary as I do? It’s become a dark cloud over all of us. But does it have to be? Nope. Not if we cook to prevent and manage it. Wait, what? We can do that? We sure can, and I’ll show you how as we go back to the cutting board, today on Christina Cooks.
Recipes:
Daikon-Shiitake Consommé
Sweet Nishime Squash
Spiced Pecan Baked Apples

#111 “Let’s Just Skip Getting Sick”
Health statistics are scarier than a horror novel! And while no one gets out of life alive, we can try to live whatever moments we do have in wellness and vitality. Health begins in the kitchen, and I’ll help you find your way as we go back to the cutting board, today on Christina Cooks.
Recipes:
Creamy Mushroom Soup
Kale Salad with Chickpeas
Pumpkin Squares

#112 “I Just Want a Little Something”
We eat three squares a day. Or do we? Many of us graze all day long, going from snack to meal to snack to meal. Since it seems we eat everywhere, from the opera to the gas station to the bank, let’s at least make sure what we’re eating serves our wellness. Let’s get back to the cutting board and snack well, today on Christina Cooks.
Recipes:
Pita Chips with Hummus
Pecan Squares
Asteroids

#113 “Why Italians Live Well…A Story of Lentils”
Anyone who knows me knows I am obsessed with lentils! Some say it’s being Italian, but I say it’s also about the benefits these yummy humble beans bring to my wellness. Let’s fall in love with lentils as we go back to the cutting board, today on Christina Cooks.
Recipes:
Red Lentil-Corn Chowder
Waldorf Salad
Crostini with Lentil Pate