Chef Profiles
Mollie Katzen
With over six million books in print, Mollie Katzen is listed by the New York Times as one of the bestselling cookbook authors of all time. Best known as the creator of the groundbreaking classics Moosewood Cookbook, and The Enchanted Broccoli Forest, Katzen was named by Health Magazine as one of “The Five Women Who Changed the Way We Eat,” and was inducted into the prestigious James Beard Cookbook Hall of Fame in 2007.
She is a charter member of the Harvard School of Public Health Nutrition Roundtable and an inaugural honoree of the Natural Health Hall of Fame. Mollie is a consultant to Harvard University Dining Services and is co-creator of their Food Literacy Project. She also serves as culinary advisor to the University of California at Berkeley. Mollie regularly appears nationwide as guest and keynote speaker to groups ranging from physicians and foodservice directors to teachers and home cooks.
er most recent project is Get Cooking, a series of cookbooks and web videos for beginners. The first volume, Get Cooking: 150 Simple Recipes To Get You Started In The Kitchen (Harper Studio; October 2009) is available now and has companion web site www.Get-Cooking.com.
See Mollie's Kitchen Tips and Grocery Shopping List to help get your pantry stocked with delicious whole foods.
Mollie Katzen's Recipes
- Whole Wheat Walnut Artisan Bread
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- This bread is not only truly delicious and perfectly versatile, but is so easy to make in a stand mixer with a bread hook attachment. This dough is ma... Read More
- Walnutty Egg and Bell Pepper Gratin
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- A pretty presentation for breakfast or brunch. The pepper mixture can be made the day before and stored in the refrigerator but remember to warm it th... Read More
- Walnut, Edamame, Grapefruit Bruschetta with Arugula Salad
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- Good and good for you… this nutty, light and fruity spread is great for a snack or with a salad. Read More
- Walnut “Bean” Burgers
- By Mollie Katzen
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- These are delicious fried or broiled, with or without some cheese melted on top. Try serving Walnut "Bean" Burgers with thick slices of swee... Read More
- Walnut Raspberry Chocolate Tartlets
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- So simple, yet pretty and delicious, these chocolate and walnut 'tartlets' take minutes to make. Perfect for any celebration they can be shaped into r... Read More
- Walnut Coated Smart "Fried" Chicken
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- Crunchy on the outside from walnuts and moist in the center, this chicken is healthy too. Ask your meat market to cut the chicken into pieces and sa... Read More
- Walnut Butter-Rhubarb-Goat Cheese Crostini
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- A blissful appetizer for an early spring party! You can make both the Walnut Butter and Rhubarb Sauce several days ahead of time. Store in the refrige... Read More
- Top Only Real Blueberry Pie
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- Here is a standard, classic blueberry pie with two slight and magical differences: a hint of lemon in the filling, and ground walnuts in the top-only... Read More
- Sweet-Sour Stir-Fry with Walnuts
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- Stir-fry is all about very high heat and cooking things quickly in a specific order so that it all ends up at just the right degree of doneness at the... Read More
- Stuffed Peppers Filled with Bulgur-Walnut Pilaf
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- Walnut stuffed peppers is a great way to get a little fancy on a weeknight with this elegant little dish – and lift your spirits in the process.... Read More
- Strawberry-Meringue Tart with Walnut Shortbread Crust
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- Make, bake, and cool the crust well ahead of time. Once assembled you can use a blow torch to brown the meringue if you have one. Read More
- Spring Couscous with Green Onions, Walnuts & Peas
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- This is a versatile side dish that can be served at any temperature. The first few steps can be made a day ahead of time. Read More
- Smart Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Batons
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- An exciting discovery: For an utterly divine result, this dish uses 94% less saturated fat than the traditional recipe.* No butter or marshmallows are... Read More
- Smart Cole Slaw with Pears, Walnuts and Cranberries
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- A unique coleslaw recipe with crunchy walnuts, tangy yogurt and sweet maple syrup. This tastes best when it’s made at least a day (and up to 2 d... Read More
- Savory Spring Strata with Asparagus, Mushrooms and Walnuts
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- Try this savory, aromatic dish with California walnuts is great for brunch as well as for dinner. It's a complete meal when served with a green salad.... Read More
- Roasted Root Vegetable Soup with Rosemary Walnuts
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- This delightful soup topped with rosemary walnuts provides an opportunity to appreciate the humble root vegetables that keep us cheered up in the wint... Read More
- Penne with Wilted Winter Greens, Feta, and Roasted Walnuts
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- Simple weeknight supper recipe with penne, crunchy walnuts and wilted winter greens. Here’s your opportunity to become acquainted with some of t... Read More
- Pasta Salad with Chickpeas, Walnuts and Arugula
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- This light summer pasta dish pops with color and bursts with flavor. The smooth texture of the pasta and chickpeas combined with the crunchy walnuts a... Read More
- Orange-Watercress Salad with Walnuts, Sweet Onions and Radishes with Orange-Shallot Vinaigrette
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- This is an easy salad with lightly toasted walnuts– that is a good choice for winter. You can slice the oranges up to several days ahead of tim... Read More
- Mollie Katzen’s Smart Harvest Stuffing
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- As one of the great complements to any fall or winter meal, this lower saturated fat and calorie version of stuffing using California walnuts provides... Read More
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