Cholesterol…Not What We Thought

By Martine Berger CSMS Magazine As shocking as it might seem, women have been brainwashed about cholesterol. Most of the studies linking heart disease to high cholesterol have been done to men only. And we know women and men have physiological differences...

Blackened Catfish

By Martine Berger CSMS Magazine Catfish is a perfect partner for the bold flavors of this spice blend, but any thin, white-flesh fillet such as trout, snapper, or perch are worthy substitutions in a pitch. Don’t skip the lemon; it adds brightness and...

Try Mushroom on Gorgonzola Tartlets

By Jayna Marcelin CSMS Magazine If you haven’t tried this recipe, please do so. You won’t regret it. There is something unique about it. 8 servings 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound mixed mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake...

Have you ever tried pumpkin and tomato laksa?

By Jayna Marcelin CSMS Magazine Enough for 4 Pumpkin-9 ounces unpeeled weight Small, red bird’s eye chiles-5 Garlic-4 cloves A lump of ginger the size of your thumb Lemongrass-2 plump stalks Lime leaves-6 Cilantro roots-5 or 6, plus a large beautiful...

Black Pepper and Garlic Chicken Wings

By Jayna Marcelin CSMS Magazine These are so-o-o delicious and so-o-o easy to make! They are also very sticky—so be sure to have plenty of moist finger towels on hand when you serve them. Instead of roasting these wings you could grill them over a...

Breast Cancer and Abortions: learn the truth

CSMS Magazine Staff writers The risk of Breast cancer does not appear to be increased by abortion. This conclusion is based on a comprehensive study in which researchers studied the histories of 1.5 million Danish women born between 1935 and 1978. Because...

Try Cornish Hens with Cornbread Stuffing

By Jayna Marcelin CSMS Magazine This is just a little dish dedicated to all Valentines. For the stuffing ¼  pound (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 ½ cups medium-diced celery (3 stalks) 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 5...

What is your New Year’s resolution?

By Christine Jean-Pierre CSMS Magazine You may have yet not know, but certainly you have plenty. Whatever happened to the beautiful home, your dream home you wanted to purchase last year? Your modest car you promised yourself last year? Your tireless...

Try German pancake for the holidays

By Jayna Marcelin CSMS Magazine When I knew I was going to be part of CSMS Magazine vibrant team, I realized I had to sharpen my tools. So, I have researched and tried this recipe. I’m offering it to you because I know it’s delicious. It’s the kind...

Crispy fried okra is our try of the day

By Judith Ramirez CSMS Magazine Staff Writer If you haven’t tried this dish, you should. Fried okra is a dynamic side-dish for all sorts of entrees. But it’s as addictive as popcorn, so we often pass it during cocktail hour as a snack. Keep the fried...