This is a simple yet elegant salad for the summertime. If you use oranges of different varieties such as blood orange, Cara Cara, or navel, you should have a nice contrast of colors. Serves 2. 2 oranges, peeled, thinly sliced to make circles, and seeds removed 2 stalks celery, washed and sliced (on the bias […]
Three (or Four) Bean Salad
This is an updated Mom favorite for picnics and barbecues and is best made the day before the event. Perfect for 4th of July. You will need a 2.5 qt non-metal bowl or dish. Serves 6-8 1 can cut green beans, drained or 1-1/2 cups frozen cut green beans, cooked and chilled 1 can cut […]
Buttermilk Cornbread
The Hot Flash DietTM recipe is great year-round. Buttermilk, with its “cool” thermal property according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, helps make this a “cooler” product. Made in a 10-inch cast iron skillet, this serves 8, but you can halve the recipe and use a 6-inch cast iron skillet, also with a bake time of 20-25 […]
Kaleidoscope Salad
This Hot Flash DietTM recipe is a colorful, festive salad, perfect for Cinqo de Mayo celebrations, just not spicy which would aggravate hot flashes. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the thermal properties of beans and corn are “neutral,” the avocado, mango, and celery are “cool,” and the tomatoes are “cold.” Makes 4+ cups or 4 […]
Stir-fried Asian Vegetables
The Hot Flash DietTM recipe for April shows a simple preparation of many different vegetables or combinations to provide Asian flavor. All the vegetable choices here are “cool” according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. The garlic and scallions are “warm” but add necessary flavor. Serves 4. 1 TBSP avocado oil 1 tsp sesame seed oil ½ […]
Comforting Barley Side Dish
The Hot Flash DietTM recipe for March highlights barley with its “cool” thermal property according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Besides the mirepoix mix (celery, onions, and carrots), you can add extra vegetables that need to be used up. The overall thermal energy is “cool.” Serves 4. ½ cup barley 1 ½ cups vegetable broth or […]