Miso and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Usually I make my mashed potatoes with sour cream. I’ve got to say, they’re delicious, boiling the potatoes in salted chicken stock gives extra flavor right from the start. And then, they’re given an extra boost with a healthy dose of sour cream. But I wanted to mix things up a bit. Enter Miso and … Read more

NIBIB’s Grace C.Y. Peng elected to AIMBE College of Fellows

Grace C.Y. Peng, Ph.D. NIBIB photo Grace C.Y. Peng, Ph.D., Director of Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Analysis at the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), has been elected to the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows. Cancellation of the annual meeting and induction ceremony prompted AIMBE leaders to … Read more

A Complete Low-Carb Diet Guide for Beginners

From Atkins to the ketogenic diet, low-carb eating has some serious staying power in the diet world. Check out this guide if you’re curious about how this eating approach may aid diabetes management, weight loss, and other purported health benefits. What Is a Low-Carb Diet? Definition For starters, know that what’s low carbohydrate for one … Read more

Liangban Tofu: Spicy Cold Tofu

Known in Sichuan as Liangban Tofu, this spicy cold dish is perfect for an easy meal, made with a delicious Thai-pepper sauce. Tofu is a great food for all seasons – and cold tofu is especially great for summer days. It’s light, luscious and very easy to make For this recipe, you will use soft … Read more

Hybrid microscope creates digital biopsies

NIBIB-funded bioengineers at the University of Illinois have combined standard microscopy, infrared light, and artificial intelligence (AI) to assemble digital biopsies that identify important molecular characteristics of cancer biopsy samples without dyes or labels. The standard for cancer biopsies is treating the tissue to be tested with staining solutions that reveal cellular details that help … Read more

Parmesan Herb-Roasted Cauliflower and Marinara Dip

Roasting cauliflower at high heat is one of the best methods to prepare it in my not so humble opinion. The florets soften inside while the edges dry out and take on color, creating contrast without needing batter or deep frying (although I am not against fried cauliflower either). Parmesan helps that process along, forming … Read more

Salmonella Contamination Is a Huge Issue for Costco Chicken and Other Poultry

Salmonella contamination in the poultry industry means we could be exposed to the bacteria more often than we think.Credit: Unsplash The American poultry industry is plagued by salmonella contamination, according to a new report from animal welfare organization Farm Forward1. A combination of high permissible thresholds from USDA, poor oversight from USDA’s Food Safety and … Read more