88: SATISFY: Healthy Recipes That Hit the Spot

<p>Happy New Year! We made it through 2020! I hope you’re looking forward to more fun in 2021 and more fun in the kitchen as you cook up recipes your family will love!</p> <p>Mona Dolgov is the author of <em>Satisfy</em>, a brand-new cookbook packed with 120 easy and delicious, gluten-free recipes made with real ingredients, real portions, and lots of vegetables. Every recipe is nutrient-dense, clocks in at 500 calories or less, and will leave you feeling full and satisfied. On today’s show, you’ll learn about Mona’s career in nutrition and food, along with her unique brand of recipe inspiration. You’ll hear about Chocolate Avocado Cookies, Pecan-Crusted Chicken, and Salmon Scampi Salad. Mona also has a delicious hummus recipe that has half the calories of the usual version. We’re also discussing simple ways to cut added sugar from your family’s diet and why Mona believes 65% of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables. Mona also tells us how to join her cooking classes on Zoom and Facebook. Join us to learn more about adding new inspiration to your family dinner fare!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Show Highlights:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Get to know Mona: she lives in the Boston area with her husband, loves when her two children make it home for a visit, and wants to make a difference in people’s lives with food and nutrition</li> <li>Why Mona identifies portion control as an important element of the healthy and delicious recipes in <em>Satisfy</em></li> <li>The value of “plant-forward” meals that are 65% vegetables</li> <li>Some of Mona’s favorite recipes in her book are Chicken Marsala, Egg Roll in a Bowl, and Smoked Salmon Salsa</li> <li>The secret to Mona’s Peanut Sauce, made with peanut butter (or almond butter or sunflower seed butter), fresh ginger, coconut aminos, honey, crushed red pepper, rice vinegar, and sesame oil</li> <li>Why gluten-free alternatives bring SO many choices to the table</li> <li>Mona’s Grilled Salmon Scampi Salad is a pleasing combination of warm and cool food; it’s as