Liz’s Healthy Table Podcast Episode 55: Healthy Family Recipes with Julia Nordgren, MD + Cookbook Giveaway
June 12, 2019
As a pediatrician and trained chef, today’s guest is Dr. Julia Nordgren who brings a unique perspective to family cooking. Join us as we dish about her new cookbook, The New Family Table and her pediatrician-approved healthy family recipes.
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Dr. Julia Nordgren is a California-based pediatrician who also trained at the Culinary Institute of America. You can find her over at Dr. Julia Cooks. With her stethoscope and whisk, she’s on a mission to teach her patients (and now you) about eating a healthy and delicious diet. Julia is the author of The New Family Table, a cookbook filled with no-fuss, no-muss recipes that make healthy eating flavorful, affordable, and accessible to everyone.
“Kids want to be nourished and loved. They want your attention and by cooking for them, you can strengthen that connection. “
~ Julia Nordgren, MD
COOKBOOK GIVEAWAY:
We’re giving away a copy of The New Family Table: Cooking More, Eating Together & Staying (Relatively) Sane by chef Dr. Julia Nordgren, MD. To enter, leave a comment in the comments section at the bottom of this post and tell me about YOUR favorite family dinner recipe. The recipes that’s always a win with your family. Giveaway ends June 26th. U.S. only, please. Good luck!
THE RECIPES WE DISCUSSED ON THE PODCAST are all below…
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Show Highlights:
- Julia’s unique role as a pediatrician and a chef. She wanted to acquire cooking skills to help solve problems for her and her patients
- How the issues of childhood obesity and poor nutrition prompted her to want to offer new solutions
- A story of a patient who saw significant results by incorporating more home-cooked meals in place of takeout dinners
- How to plan ahead and prepare healthy meals
- Julia’s new cookbook, The New Family Table, which helps readers prepare more meals at home with simple ingredients and lots of flavors
- Julia’s recipe for Braised Carrots, made with butter, brown sugar, ginger, and fresh thyme
- Why you should get your kids used to eating food with herbs
- Secrets to veggie prep to save time and get kids involved
- Julia’s teenage boys have some favorites from the book: fajitas and Brazilian Chicken and Rice Soup
- For a kid who doesn’t like veggies, use a “gateway” flavor like teriyaki or homemade taco seasoning
- Why Julia believes we need to eat as many plant-based foods as possible
- Tofu Lettuce Wraps made with Boston Bibb lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, hoisin sauce, tofu, and lime juice (ground pork or turkey can be substituted for tofu)
- How the cookbook is divided into sections covering breakfast, snacks, dinners with more vegetables, and desserts that capitalize on fruit
- Julia’s favorite snacks: minestrone soup and homemade trail mix (move away from packaged foods)
- How to use citrus zest or juice to freshen, liven, and balance flavors
- Kid-Friendly Kale Salad made with couscous, grated carrot, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and a dressing of balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, olive oil, and salt and pepper
- How she learned to make Vietnamese Pho
- Tips for family dinner:
- Make dinner a priority
- Have rules about devices
- Create a welcoming table, even after your kids grow up and leave the house
- Julia’s favorite go-to family dinner: steamed carrots, broccoli, or cauliflower, canned beans, quinoa or couscous, and fresh herbs
LINKS:
My email: liz@lizshealthytable.com
- The Parents On Demand Network
- www.superhealthykids.com
Find Julia Nordgren:
Julia’s Website: www.drjuliacooks.com
Julia on Instagram: @drjuliacooks
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Great episode! Mom of 3 boys here and can’t wait to check out Julia’s cookbook. We have lots of favorites but this one our winner when we need something quick and easy, especially on busy nights when everyone is coming and going.
Crockpot Chicken & Veggie Tacos. Easy prep night before, dump all ingredients in crockpot, set on low for 6 hrs, shred chicken and return to pot. Use as taco/burrito/quesadilla filling or in a grain bowl, also great for a Tex-mex style salad.
2# chicken (breast and or thighs)
5 bell peppers, sliced (I liked red, orange, yellow)
1 red onion sliced
2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can no added salt diced tomato and green chile (Rotel)
Cumin, coriander, chili powder, oregano, cayenne, salt and pepper
Makes enough for left overs, in most houses…not always in mine!
Oh my. I just ate dinner and now I want to eat again. Thanks for the dinner inspo!!
I am making this next week! Sounds delicious!
Loved this episode with Dr. Julia! My favorite family dinner is Chicken Katsu with steamed vegetables. 3 chicken thighs, cut into strips, sprinkled with garlic salt. Dip in flour, then egg wash, then panko and fried till golden brown. Then I steam whatever vegetables I have (usually brocolli and carrots) in the pressure cooker. The sauce for the Katsu is ketchup, worstershire, soy sauce, and a little sugar. My husband and son gobble it all up leaving no leftovers whatsover.
Oh yum. Thanks for sharing!
One of our family favorites is a homemade Mac and cheese dish that I top with crushed cornflakes before popping in the oven. Usually serve it with broccoli. Family likes when I add small-diced ham to the recipe, me not so much. YUM!
We have some many favorites, but recently we have been making pizza with whole wheat naan bread. Just add a little sauce, some cheese and whatever other toppings you want. I pop them under the broiler for about 3-5 minutes until the cheese melts! Yum!
Oven baked salmon (seasoned with salt and pepper and served with lemon wedges) with steamed green beans and roasted spaghetti squash (some of us like to sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and others garlic salt)
Pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes is a HUGE family favorite at our house!!
We really love ya o bar. No diverse! Tacos, nachos or salad. With tons of veggies. It can be a lot of prep but it feeds a crowd.
We really love taco bar. No diverse! Tacos, nachos or salad. With tons of veggies. It can be a lot of prep but it feeds a crowd.
My whole family loves homemade chicken soup
My family loves when we have grilled salmon, steamed rice and broccoli. I just discovered roasted broccoli with garlic. Three out of four of us love it, so I’ll roast some broccoli and steam some. It’s quick and easy and we’re all happy!
My family likes when I cook a whole chicken and serve it with some veggies on the side.
I was looking for a way to get mushrooms into my kids’ diet. Chopped fine enough the kids don’t mind them on their pizza! My son actually picked dome out at the store tonight so we could make some this week. Their favorite topping are sausage and olives.
My family’s favorite is roasted chicken with roasted broccoli and rice.
I try to make things that are healthy and that my family enjoys but that is not always easy. Tacos are usually a winner overall and we have enjoyed trying new things in the air fryer. My husband also enjoys smoking foods in his smoker (the brisket this weekend was a big hit!).
Lentil tacos with homemade taco seasoning in lettuce wraps is a family favorite. Love all your shows Liz!
Glad you’re loving the shows. You made my day!
My favorite family meal is shrimp and sausage skillet with peppers and squash. Everyone loves it!
I learned so much from this episode, so beneficial for every parent!! My favorite go to recipe is quinoa cooked in low sodium chicken broth, with edamame and corn, so quick and my kids love it!!
Glad to hear your kids love quinoa … and that you enjoyed the show!!
My favorite family meal is whole wheat tortillas with black beans, quinoa, lettuce, tomato, avocado, shredded cheddar, and a dollop of plain yogurt. I sometimes add scrambled eggs. It’s quick, easy, and I usually have everything on hand.