Cooking for Wellness

Farro, Cherry Tomato and Arugula Salad Farro, Cherry Tomato and Arugula Salad Patient Care

Farro, Cherry Tomato and Arugula Salad

  • By Ruth Harper-Rhode
  • May. 10, 2019
This hearty and healthy whole-grain salad can be a side dish or entrée. It starts with farro, an ancient relative of modern-day wheat that is full of dietary fiber and is dressed with a homemade ...
Overnight Oats Overnight Oats Patient Care

Overnight Oats

  • By Ruth Harper-Rhode
  • Mar. 22, 2019
Overnight oats are a super-easy way to get the benefits of oatmeal without as much fuss or mess. Oats are packed with fiber, which is an important part of our diet. In fact, eating a diet with plenty ...
3-Ingredient Choco Chip Cookies 3-Ingredient Choco Chip Cookies Patient Care

3-Ingredient Choco Chip Cookies

  • By Ruth Harper-Rhode
  • Mar. 13, 2019
When that craving for a cookie hits but you want to keep it healthy, these super-easy chocolate chip cookies come together in seconds – in the microwave! Bananas have potassium our bodies need, and ...
Sweet Potato Gnocchi Sweet Potato Gnocchi Patient Care

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

  • By Ruth Harper-Rhode
  • Mar. 6, 2019
Traditional gnocchi is made using potatoes, but using sweet potatoes and ricotta cheese creates a delicious combination with fewer carbohydrates. Perfect with a sweet drizzle, such as maple syrup or ...
Peanut Butter Choco Chip Energy Balls Peanut Butter Choco Chip Energy Balls Patient Care

Peanut Butter Choco Chip Energy Balls

  • By URMC Communications
  • Feb. 13, 2019
These energy balls have a touch of sweetness and come loaded with nutrients as well as fiber, thanks to the oats, flax seeds and chia seeds. Studies show eating a diet high in fiber may reduce your ...
Roasted Turnips w/ Paprika & Poppy Seeds Roasted Turnips w/ Paprika & Poppy Seeds Patient Care

Roasted Turnips w/ Paprika & Poppy Seeds

  • By Ruth Harper-Rhode
  • Nov. 26, 2018
Despite looking somewhat similar to a potato, turnips are a cruciferous vegetable, in the same family as broccoli and kale. They’re low in calories and also have phytonutrients that help keep the ...
Spiced Squash Soup Spiced Squash Soup Patient Care

Spiced Squash Soup

  • By Ruth Harper-Rhode
  • Nov. 13, 2018
Have leftovers from your big meal? This soup is a great way to use leftover squash and Brussels sprouts. Squash comes packed with vitamin A, fiber, magnesium, manganese and other important nutrients, ...