Christina cooks

A high-octane, energizing side dish or starter course. Obsessed with all things lentils, this dish is on our table often. And the spicy tomato dipping sauce will have you moaning with pleasure, while your healthy heart dances with joy. Makes 2-4 servings 1 cup red lentils, rinsed very well 2...

When I was planning an Instagram Live event with my dear friends at Bosco De Medici vineyard in Pompeii, I wanted to make a dessert with their spectacular wines and extra virgin olive oil! The result was simply bubbly! Makes 8-10 servings 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup...

This classic Italian dish is always…always on our table. A simple dish that comes together in minutes, this spicy high protein recipe is great as a light meal served with crusty whole grain bread or over pasta for a heartier main course. Place a small amount of oil in a...

This rich soup is a favorite in our house and is on our table so often that I make it by rote. It’s packed with protein, sweet tomatoes and bitter greens to ensure we digest it well. Makes 3-4 servings Place a small amount of olive oil in a soup...

This version of this Italian classic has become a soup that I literally crave. It appears on our table more often than I care to admit. It’s simple, packed with nutrients and absolutely dreamy to eat. Makes 2-3 servings Extra virgin olive oil 1 whole clove fresh garlic Pinch crushed...

Summer in a bowl. This sunny Mediterranean soup has the sweetness of summer tomatoes as its foundation with sunny yellow corn to make you dream of leisurely summer feasts in the garden. Makes 3-4 servings 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ red onion or 1 shallot, peeled, diced Sea...

This miso soup brings together all the ingredients you need to fight the good fight to prevent…and yes, even treat cancer. Makes 3-4 servings 1 small yellow onion, diced 2 tablespoons wakame, soaked, diced 4 cups spring or filtered water 1 dried maitake mushroom, broken into bite-size pieces 1 cup...

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This recipe came to me via Rakesh Shah, MD, a cardiologist friend who can cook as well as he repairs hearts. It’s a creamy, light version of traditional hummus that I think you’ll love. Makes 4-6 servings 1, 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed, save ¼ cup of the liquid...

This main course packs a protein punch with beans and tempeh to make you feel big and strong without the saturated fat that comes with animal protein. I love this dish on cold days as it makes us feel warm and vital. Makes 3-5 servings Extra virgin olive oil ½...