Serves 4 The Hot Flash DietTM recipe for November is Mashed Turnips, a good substitute for mashed potatoes. They can be made ahead of time and refrigerated without a change in flavor like potatoes. Turnips (AKA rutabagas) keep in the back of the fridge for weeks, so I keep them there for when I […]
WILD RICE PILAF
The Hot Flash DietTM recipe for October is an easy-to-prepare side dish that goes well with roast poultry. For a fancy supper, I pair this wild rice dish the pre-cooked duck halves available from Costco that reheat in the oven for under 20 minutes–elegant and simple. According to Chinese Medicine thermal properties, wild rice is […]
RATATOUILLE
Ratatouille (pronounced RAT-ah-too-ee) is the Hot Flash DietTM recipe for September. It is perfect for using up all those vegetables from the farmer’s markets or your home garden. Although red bell pepper and onion both have “warm” thermal properties according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer squash and eggplants are “cool” and tomatoes are “cold” which […]
JAPANESE-STYLE PICKLED CUCUMBERS
The Hot Flash DietTM recipe for August is a quick and easy way to use those plentiful cucumbers from your garden, farmer’s market, or supermarket sale. The cucumber’s thermal property is “cold” according to TCM and this makes them a perfect appetizer or side dish to balance “warmer” dishes at summer barbecues. Serves 4-6 Persian […]
HEIGHT OF SUMMER (WATERMELON-FETA) SALAD
The Hot Flash DietTM recipe for July is a good choice to bring to a 4th of July picnic or a summer potluck dinner. It is also a great way to use up any extra watermelon to free up refrigerator space. Watermelon, cucumber, mint, and lime all have “cold” thermal properties according to Traditional Chinese […]
Tabouli
The Hot Flash DietTM recipe for June is tabouli which contains “cool” and “cold” ingredients like bulgur wheat, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon juice, and mint according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Summer’s heat can predispose you to increased hot flashes, so eat more “cooling” foods at this time of year. This recipe serves 4 to 6 persons. […]