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Healthy Gourmet Recipes and Information Endorsed by Chef Poochy |
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| Pasta with Garlic and Oil or Primavera |
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Pasta with Garlic and Oil or Primavera Dr. John A. Allocca 9/12/24 6 cloves or more garlic, chopped 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon oregano 6 leaves or more fresh basil, chopped 1 cup organic extra virgin olive oil 1 pound organic pasta Traditionally, spaghetti is used. However any pasta can be used. Traditionally, one pot for cooking the pasta and one skillet for cooking the garlic is used. However, in this recipe, only one pot is used. Chop the garlic and basil and put them aside separately. Boil approximately 5 quarts of water in a 10 quart pot. Adding sea salt is optional. Add the pasta and cook for the duration suggested on the package. A few minutes before the pasta is cooked, remove 1 cup of water and put it aside. When the pasta is finished cooking, lower the heat to medium and poor the water out through a colander and let the pasta sit in the colander. Put the pot back on the heating element (medium heat). Add the olive oil, garlic, and black pepper. Adding sea salt is optional. Saute' the garlic until slightly brown. Don't burn the garlic. Add the basil and continue cooking for a couple of minutes. If you want to make primavera, add those vegetables now and continue cooking for several minutes. Add the pasta. Stir and continue cooking for several minutes. Add the water. Stir and continue cooking for another several minutes. Remove from the heat and serve as soon as possible. 100g cooked pasta = 22.7 grams carbohydrate. However, after the pasta is diluted by the oil and water, it may be more like 100g cooked pasta plus oil and water = 16 grams carbohydrate. Chef Poochy and Dr. John wish you health and happiness buon appetito! Want More Recipes? Click Here |
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Pasta with Uncooked Olive Oil
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Pasta with Uncooked Olive Oil
Dr. John A. Allocca 9/24/24 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon oregano 6 leaves or more fresh basil, chopped 1 cup organic extra virgin olive oil 1 pound organic pasta This recipe is especially good for those who cannot eat or don’t like garlic. Chop the basil and put it aside. Boil approximately 4 quarts of water in a 8 quart pot. Adding sea salt is optional. Add the pasta and cook for the duration suggested on the package. A few minutes before the pasta is cooked, remove 1 cup of water and put it aside. When the pasta is finished cooking, pour the water out through a colander and place the pot on a trivet. Add the pasta to the pot. Add olive oil first, mix, then the remaining ingredients. 100g cooked pasta = 22.7 grams carbohydrate. However, after the pasta is diluted by the oil and water, it may be more like 100g cooked pasta plus oil and water = 16 grams carbohydrate. Chef Poochy and Dr. John wish you health and happiness buon appetito! Want More Recipes? Click Here |
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Thursday Night Soup
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Thursday Night Soup
Dr. John A. Allocca 11/19/21 2 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional) 1/8 teaspoon black pepper A dash of cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon chives 1-1/2 pounds mushrooms, sliced 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes 1 14 oz can kidney beans 2 16 oz packages frozen mixed vegetables, defrosted 1 package of fresh spinach 6 cups of water Melt butter in a 6-8 quart pot at medium heat. Add garlic and brown slightly. Add mushrooms and oil. Cook until mushrooms are browned. Add remaining ingredients, cover, and simmer at low heat for 1-1/2 hours. Chef Poochy and Dr. John wish you health and happiness buon appetito! Want More Recipes? Click Here |
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Chicken and Mushrooms Allocca
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Chicken and Mushrooms Allocca
Dr. John A. Allocca 9/28/24 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup organic extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon dry chopped chives 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional) 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1-1/2 pounds mushrooms, sliced 1 package of baby spinach 2 or more chicken breasts, cut into cubes Melt butter in a saute pan. Add garlic and brown slightly. Add mushrooms and oil. Cook until mushrooms are browned. Add remaining ingredients, continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked. Serve over pasta or rice. Chef Poochy and Dr. John wish you health and happiness buon appetito! Want More Recipes? Click Here |
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Quick Bread or Rolls in a Skillet
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Quick Bread or Rolls in a Skillet
Dr. John A. Allocca 10/7/24 1 cup water or milk 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 cup organic extra virgin olive oil (plus some for the skillet) 2 cups ORGANIC* unbleached white flour 2 tablespoons baking powder 1 teaspoon xanthan gum if water is used instead of milk Preheat a 12 inch covered skillet with a thick bottom at low to medium temperature. Add a little olive oil to the skillet if you want a crispier crust. In a bowl, add water, salt, and oil. Mix well with a wooden spoon or spatula. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Rolls: Place the dough onto a floured board. Sprinkle some flour on top. Round and flatten the dough. Cut into 8 pieces. With a little flour in your hands, form each piece into a ball, then flatten into a round shape approximately 3 inches in diameter. Place the pieces into the skillet, cover, and cook for approximately 5 minutes or until the bottom of each piece is slightly brown. Uncover the skillet and turn each piece over. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the bottom of each piece is slightly brown. Bread: Place the dough onto a floured board. Sprinkle some flour on top. Round and flatten the dough. Place the dough into the skillet, cover, and cook for approximately 5 minutes or until the bottom is slightly brown. Uncover the skillet and turn over the bread. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the bottom is slightly brown. It is really important to use organic flour because non-organic flour may contain glyphosate (Roundup), which can lead to food allergies and sensitivities. 100 grams = approximately 44 grams carbohydrates and 250 calories Chef Poochy and Dr. John wish you health and happiness buon appetito! Want More Recipes? Click Here |
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Quick Muffins in a Skillet
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Quick Muffins in a Skillet
Dr. John A. Allocca 10/7/24 1-1/4 cups water 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 cup organic extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup whole pumpkin seeds 2 cups ORGANIC* unbleached white flour 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 2 tablespoons baking powder Preheat a 12 inch covered skillet with a thick bottom at low to medium temperature. In a bowl, add water, salt, oil, and honey. Mix well with a wooden spoon or spatula. Add the remaining ingredients. Mix well. Using a serving spoon, spoon small amounts of dough approximately 3 inches in diameter into the skillet, cover, and cook for approximately 4-5 minutes or until the bottom is slightly brown. Uncover the skillet and turn over the muffins. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the bottom is slightly brown. It should make 7 muffins. It is really important to use organic flour because non-organic flour may contain glyphosate (Roundup), which can lead to food allergies and sensitivities. 100 grams = approximately 44 grams carbohydrates and 250 calories Chef Poochy and Dr. John wish you health and happiness buon appetito! Want More Recipes? Click Here |
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Oatmeal Pumpkin Seed Bread in the Toaster Oven, Version 2
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Oatmeal Pumpkin Seed Bread in the Toaster Oven, Version 2
Dr. John A. Allocca 7/5/21 3 cups water 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 4 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 1 cup whole pumpkin seeds 1 tablespoon rosemary 1 cup rolled oats 5 cups ORGANIC* unbleached white flour 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 2 tablespoons baking powder In a bowl, add water, salt, oil, and honey. Mix well with a wooden spoon or electric mixer with dough hooks on low speed. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Add more flour or water if the mixture is too watery or too dry. Toaster Oven (1500 to 1800 watts): Pour dough into an oiled 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan or a loaf pan or use parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees F. or until the top is brown. Allow to cool on a wire rack. * It is really important to use organic flour because non-organic flour may contain glyphosate (Roundup), which can lead to food allergies and sensitivities. 100 grams = approximately 44 grams carbohydrates and 250 calories Chef Poochy and Dr. John wish you health and happiness buon appetito! Want More Recipes? Click Here |
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Oatmeal Pumpkin Seed Muffin Cake in the Toaster Oven, Version 2
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Oatmeal Pumpkin Seed Muffin Cake in the Toaster Oven, Version 2
Dr. John A. Allocca 7/5/24 3 cups water 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 3/4 cup sunflower oil 1/2 cup honey 1 cup whole pumpkin seeds 1 cup rolled oats 5 cups ORGANIC* unbleached white flour 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 2 tablespoons baking powder In a bowl, add water, salt, oil, and honey. Mix well with a wooden spoon or electric mixer on low speed. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Toaster Oven (1500 to 1800 watts): Spoon out onto a very lightly oiled 10 x 13 x 2.5 inch baking pan or use parchment paper. Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees F. or until the top is brown. Cool on a wire rack. * It is really important to use organic flour because non-organic flour may contain glyphosate (Roundup), which can lead to food allergies and sensitivities. 100 grams = approximately 44 grams carbohydrates and 250 calories Chef Poochy and Dr. John wish you health and happiness buon appetito! Want More Recipes? Click Here |
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| Are Whole Grains Healthy? Is Wheat Unhealthy? |
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Thirty years ago the answer would have been clearly yes. However, agriculture has change drastically.
Whole grains contain bran, germ and endosperm. Bran is the fiber in the outer layer that contains B vitamins, iron, copper, zinc, magnesium, antioxidants and phytochemicals. The germ is the outer core of the seed that is rich in fats, vitamin E, B vitamins, phytochemicals and antioxidants. The endosperm is the interior layer that holds carbohydrates, protein and small amounts of some B vitamins and minerals. The milling process removes up to 75 percent of its phytochemicals during the milling process. Milling also removes some of the fats and fiber. In the 1990s glyphosate, aka Roundup, an herbicide that grains are sprayed with to increase production, was introduced. This herbicide is passed onto the consumer. Law firms are advertising that Roundup has recently been found to cause cancer and offer financial compensation. The human race survived on wheat for 14,000 years. Now, people are reacting to wheat. Some and only some health care professionals blame gluten. Gluten-free has become a multi-billion dollar industry. Many stories have been told of people who eat wheat in Italy without any reaction, but react to wheat in the U.S. The difference is glyphosate and possibly other chemical toxins, not the gluten. The amount of people who have celiac disease and gluten intolerance is less than one percent of the population. Organic grains have less chemicals used in their production. However, they may also absorb toxic chemicals from the air. Most of the chemicals are removed when the outer bran and germ is removed. Some people react to brown rice, but not to white rice. Some people react to whole wheat flour, but not white flour. Conclusion: Whole grains contain more nutrients than milled grains, however they also contain more toxic chemicals. If the choice is between toxic chemicals or food with a little less nutrients, it seem the latter is a better choice. Organic white rice and organic white flour appear to be the healthiest choice in today's society. For all of the recipes use organic ingredients wherever possible. |
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| Brown Rice vs White Rice |
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Brown rice is the natural whole grain product with the outer husk (chaff) removed. White rice is raw rice product with the husk (chaff), bran, and cereal germ layers removed, leaving primarily the endosperm.
Many minerals and toxins are absorbed into the husk and bran layers of brown rice. The minerals and fiber in the bran are beneficial. The toxins that are absorbed by the bran can be harmful. Arsenic is a toxic element naturally present in our environment. It is divided into two groups, organic and inorganic arsenic, with inorganic arsenic being more toxic. Rice accumulates more arsenic than other food crops. Long-term consumption may increase one's risk of chronic diseases including cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Brown rice tends to be higher in arsenic than white rice. A 2012 report from the US publication Consumer Reports found measurable levels of arsenic in nearly all of the 60 varieties of rice and rice products it tested in the US. Consumer Reports states that brown rice has 80 percent more inorganic arsenic on average than white rice of the same type, because the arsenic tends to accumulate in the outer layers of the grain. A 2013 analysis found that rice cereal and pasta can possess significantly more inorganic arsenic than the 2012 data showed; Consumer Reports said that just one serving of rice cereal or pasta could place children over the maximum amount of rice it recommended for their weekly allotment, due to arsenic content. One study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (US) journal found a median level of arsenic that was 56% higher in the urine of women who had eaten rice. Toxins in rainwater and ground water are also absorbed into rice. What was once a nutritious product has become a depository of natural and man-made environmental toxins. Organic rice is certified to be free of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. However, it is not free from toxins contained in rain water and ground water. In summary, brown rice (organic or conventional) has a higher nutritional content and a higher toxin content. White rice (organic or conventional) has a lower nutritional content and a lower toxin content. Therefore, in this environment at this time, organic white rice would be the best choice. |