Healing Foods

Coffee

Wake up flavors in favorite recipes and boost your brain power with this antioxidant-packed brew
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Your cup of joe may be more than just a morning pick-me-up—it might actually ward off several common diseases. Studies have linked three to five cups of java a day to reduced risk of brain and neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, as well as cancers of the colon, breast, and liver. A study at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health found that coffee drinkers also have a moderately reduced risk for type 2 diabetes. And caffeine isn’t responsible, so decaf offers equal benefit. Researchers suspect that rather than one compound, a synergy among substances in the complex biochemical mixture provides the protection.

Choose It & Use It
Coffee enriches flavors in gravies, stews, and tomato-based recipes such as pasta and barbecue sauces, baked beans, and chili. Choose a good-quality roast and store it in an airtight container at room temperature. Brew it fresh and a little stronger for cooking. Substitute it for half of stocks or broths, add it to vinaigrettes and marinades, or grind beans in a pepper mill and add a bit to spice mixes.

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Café Brûlot

Café Brûlot

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If you prepare this at the table, it is even more festive—ladling flaming coffee into cups is a showstopper. Remove zest with a paring knife, avoiding any white pith.

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Russian Black Bread

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Serve this dense, satisfying bread with a meal, or slice for sandwiches.

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Chocolate Ganache Truffles

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This recipe offers an introduction to making ganache, a combination of cream and chocolate used for candy fillings, cake frostings, and pastry glazes.

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Mocha Java Sorbet

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Heat water, sugar and coffee in saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk to dissolve sugar. Bring mixture to a boil. Place chocolates in stainless steel bowl. Remove boiling liquid from heat, and pour 1 cup over chocolate. Allow to stand for 5 minutes.

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