• Last updated 11/16/12 by Cynthia Mosher

(Steve needs a confidence boost) Deeply satisfying dish.  For our vegan friends, skip the chicken and replace with warm spiced pinto beans and the sauce we got going here.  You’re going to love this.  Click here for printable recipe.   About Cynthia Lair Cynthia Lair's web cooking show Cookus Interruptus brings humor to healthy family eating with over 160 recipe videos. Cynthia hails from Seattle, WA where she is assistant professor and culinary director at Bastyr University, School of Natural Medicine. She is the... read more

• Last updated 11/15/12 by Melanie Mayo

(Jane practices for a date) Everybody Loves Potato Pancakes.  It’s true.  This recipe comes from Jeff Basom, chef at Bastyr University and it is quite the favorite among the students for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  I love them served with sausage and homemade applesauce. Perfect.  Printable recipe?  Click here. About Cynthia Lair Cynthia Lair's web cooking show Cookus Interruptus brings humor to healthy family eating with over 160 recipe videos. Cynthia hails from Seattle, WA where she is assistant professor and culinary... read more

• Last updated 11/15/12 by Melanie Mayo

(Jane loses her gloves) Hands down the best comfort-food sandwich ever. The sauerkraut adds the magic. Use 100% rye if you’re going wheat-free. Pair this with Tomato Basil Soup. Mmm-good. For printable recipe click here. About Cynthia Lair Cynthia Lair's web cooking show Cookus Interruptus brings humor to healthy family eating with over 160 recipe videos. Cynthia hails from Seattle, WA where she is assistant professor and culinary director at Bastyr University, School of Natural Medicine. She is the author of... read more

• Last updated 11/15/12 by Melanie Mayo

(Ward arrives with baggage) Delicate Napa Cabbage all decked out in a lime, soy and sesame oil dressing. Toasted almonds add crunch. This slaw rocks. For printable recipe click here. About Cynthia Lair Cynthia Lair's web cooking show Cookus Interruptus brings humor to healthy family eating with over 160 recipe videos. Cynthia hails from Seattle, WA where she is assistant professor and culinary director at Bastyr University, School of Natural Medicine. She is the author of Feeding the Whole Family with foreword by... read more

• Last updated 11/15/12 by Cynthia Mosher

(Steve boldly alters the recipe) What are most American breakfasts missing?  Fiber, fat and protein.  Not on Cookus Interruptus.  Man up to a big bowl of hot oat cereal in the morning. Add raisins, nuts or do it the Steve way with peanut butter. To save time, soak oats the night before.  Cynthia splains it in the recipe…click here. About Cynthia Lair Cynthia Lair's web cooking show Cookus Interruptus brings humor to healthy family eating with over 160 recipe videos. Cynthia hails from Seattle, WA where she is assistant... read more

• Last updated 11/15/12 by Cynthia Mosher

(Steve solves the puzzle) Sexy pear halves take a bath in pomegranate juice than the deep red juice is reduced down to make a syrupy topping. Steve knows how to please.  These make a sweetheart Valentine’s Day dessert.  For printable recipe click here.     About Cynthia Lair Cynthia Lair's web cooking show Cookus Interruptus brings humor to healthy family eating with over 160 recipe videos. Cynthia hails from Seattle, WA where she is assistant professor and culinary director at Bastyr University, School of... read more

• Last updated 11/14/12 by Cynthia Mosher

(Steve rebounds for soup) This traditional Thai soup uses coconut milk, lemon grass and fish sauce to form a flavorful base.  The ginger garlic influence make it a perfect kill-the-cold  soup.  A popular family favorite.  We also give instructions for how to make this a vegetarian/vegan dish in the recipe and for how to cut lemongrass. Enjoy! Printable recipe?  Click here . About Cynthia Lair Cynthia Lair's web cooking show Cookus Interruptus brings humor to healthy family eating with over 160 recipe videos.... read more

• Last updated 11/9/12 by Melanie Mayo

(Ginger causes two pies worth of trouble) Spring is the time to load your plate with greens.  Refreshing, cleansing and energizing. Try this recipe.  Lime, cilantro, garlic and some heat rubbed into some grass fed beef.  Medium rare strips served over salad with cucumber.  I’m salivating, how about you? Want to print the directions?  Click here. About Cynthia Lair Cynthia Lair's web cooking show Cookus Interruptus brings humor to healthy family eating with over 160 recipe videos. Cynthia hails from Seattle, WA... read more

• Last updated 11/8/12 by Cynthia Mosher

Years ago I learned from a nutritionist that best way to consume almonds is to soak them first and then dehydrate them again.  Oh well, I did soak them but started eating them just that way … Please read the full article here, and the how-to which is SUPER EASY:  almond+water … About Pardis Amirshahi Pardis Amirshahi is the editor of Living Crafts magazine and also writes for their popular blog. Although she always enjoyed sewing and other crafts, Pardis discovered the true joy of handwork when she became a mother. You can... read more

• Last updated 11/5/12 by JenniO11

  Sponsored by Bob's Red Mill   Bob's Red Mill 13 Bean Soup Mix contains 14 different kinds of beans - this is good hearty soup at its finest. Try this simple and delicious recipe for 13 Bean Chili. Beans are high in fiber, rich in protein, low in fat, and contain no cholesterol.      13 BEAN CHILI 1-1/4 cups 13 BEAN SOUP MIX 1 lb Ground Beef 1 medium Onion, chopped Garlic , as desired 2 - 8 oz cans Tomato Sauce 1 tsp SEA SALT 1 pinch Pepper 1 - 2 Tbsp Chili Powder Directions Step... read more