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Roasted tomatillos and two types of chiles, packed with vitamin C, are blended into an intensely flavorful sauce.. Place chicken, 1/2 of the onion, the garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Add enough water to ...
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The gluten-free flours used in this recipe, available at Bob's Red Mill and natural-foods stores, yield delicate results. The cake is best eaten right after it's decorated. To ensure that the layers rise properly ...
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions, about 8 minutes.. Meanwhile, combine oil and pine nuts in a large saute pan. Cook over medium heat, ...
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Fried wedges of polenta get their nuanced sweetness and spice from orange zest, cinnamon, raisins, and pure maple syrup.. Make the polenta: Bring water and salt to a boil in a 2-quart pot. Add cornmeal in a slow, steady ...
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Lentils are enlivened by coriander, ginger, mint, and cilantro. Sweet beets add lots of minerals.. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place beets, water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a baking dish. Cover with ...
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Beans with a meaty texture and flavor, such as theseJacob's cattle beans, make a great match for smoky toasted corn and tomatoes.. Place beans, soaking liquid, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large pot. Liquid ...
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven until fragrant, about 8 minutes. Let cool slightly. Finely chop, and set aside.. Whisk together ...
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Place mustard seed, fennel, coriander, cumin, and peppercorns in a dry skillet. Place over medium heat, moving skillet to keep seeds from burning, until aromatic, about 2 ...
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roughly chop spinach leaves; set aside. Heat butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Add spinach; cook until wilted and bright green, ...
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In a small skillet, heat cumin seeds over medium heat until toasted and aromatic, about 3 minutes. Let cool slightly, then crush lightly with the side of a knife.. In a food processor, process scallions, garlic, ...
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Enjoying your favorite comfort foods needn't be a guilty indulgence. By moving the frying pan from the stove top to the oven, we eliminated unwanted fat from classic dishes without sacrificing a bit of flavor. From fried ...
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For those of us who cannot eat gluten, the choice is clear: Eat familiar foods with gluten and say no to our health, or learn to love the foods that feed us and say yes to our lives. Life changes when we learn to say ...
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Delicata squash is tossed with kale, cranberry beans, and a tangy balsamic dressing. Compounds in kale prompt the liver to release enzymes that may fight cancer.. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut ...
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The secret to the shrimp salad's decadent taste: creamy avocado, which is rich in heart-healthy unsaturated fat. Slivers of scallion and a shot of lime juice brighten the flavor.. Bring a medium pot of water ...
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Unlike traditional spinach dips, which are built around sour cream, this version gets its luscious texture from pureed part-skim ricotta cheese and fiber-rich cannellini beans.. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. ...
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Chopped fresh veggies add crunch to the creamy texture of chickpeas, which are a good source of protein, folate, fiber, and iron.. Place chickpeas, soaking liquid, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large pot. Liquid should ...
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Mushrooms and bok choy are full of antioxidants. Along with scallions, dill, ginger, and chiles, they give this soup its nuanced taste.. Combine chicken stock, water, ginger, scallions, chile, dill, and ...
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Gentle simmering and a tongue-tickling sauce keep lean chicken breast meat juicy and flavorful.. Heat oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and celery, and cook until soft and ...
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Chicken breasts gain a smoky richness and a little heat from marinating in adobo, a tangy Mexican chile sauce, available at mexgrocer.com.. Puree chiles in adobo sauce and water in a blender until smooth. Pour ...
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A healthy alternative to the cheesy omelet: a frittata studded with Swiss chard, which delivers iron, potassium, and fiber. Using mostly egg whites in place of the usual whole eggs lowers the calorie count.. Preheat oven to 375 ...
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Chili powder brings a hint of smoky flavor to a taco made with grilled red snapper and a mix of vegetables. Chipotle chili powder is available at penzeys.com.. Mash garlic and salt into a fine paste using ...
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Lettuce leaves, chopped tomato, and slices of avocado give a dose of fiber to this Mexican-inspired twist on shrimp cocktail.. Juice 1 lime into a large saucepan, and add the rind, 1 quart water, 3 tablespoons orange juice and ...
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These English muffins are made with a mix of whole-wheat and white flours, along with rolled oats and a sprinkling of flaxseed and caraway seeds. Low-fat buttermilk gives the muffins a slight tang and a light texture. But ...
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat an 8-by-8-inch glass or ceramic baking dish with olive-oil spray. Coat with breadcrumbs; set aside.. Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add ...
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Place all ingredients in the jar of a blender, and process until smooth. Serve immediately in tall glasses.. Breakfast shakes made with blueberries and yogurt are a healthy way to start the day. In this refreshing smoothie, ...
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