TasteOverTime Blog & Recipes

Prior to my travels throughout the Netherlands and Belgium, all I ever knew about herring was the jarred stuff, pickled with herbs and spices. But to devour fresh herring alongside the canals, with just a few pickles and crackers, and a beer like a local pilsner or refreshing wheat beer—it took those jarred herring slices to another level!

Body image getting to you? Your midsection’s looking pretty slovenly—like you don’t care when you really do? Might be partially due to Mid-Age Spread

Wilted Arugula is better than the name suggests! You will see that Wilted Arugula can be far from mushy. My rendition is only cooked for 1 to 2 minutes, making it a TasteOverTime Almost Fuss-Free recipe! Note its fresh leaves poking through!

Vegetarian? Include eggs? No problem. Vegan? Skip eggs? No issue. Love sushi but not fish or seafood? No big deal. Vegetarian Sushi satisfies these parameters and more—it’s great looking and even better tasting!

Beans (aka legumes) have been in the news lately as protein sources, complex carbohydrates with plenty of fiber, and for their place in plant-based cuisines with their versatility and deliciousness—especially when they are cooked from scratch. In other words, beans have big bean-efits!

Banana Nut Oat Bran Muffins are a good way to start your day with fiber-rich oat bran, bananas and walnuts, and protein-filled skim milk and egg whites. This recipe delivers about 4.81 grams of protein and 3.83 grams of dietary fiber in each muffin!