Black-eyed peas and sweet potatoes are frequent sidekicks to fried chicken and gravy-laden meats. This recipe, slightly adapted from one in Jocelyn Delk Adams’ “Everyday Grand” (Potter, $32.50), gives these two nutritional powerhouses top billing in a flavor-packed one-bowl meal. Each component can be prepared ahead and refrigerated separately, so you can quickly assemble it […]
After age 50 or so, many people start to gain weight, develop high blood pressure, and become frailer and weaker by the day. Plus, we have universal fears that getting older means we’ll be likely to fall and develop dementia, losing our independence in life. But what if we told you about a miracle drug […]
This fresh take on chicken soup, adapted from one in the third volume of Joanna Gaines’ “Magnolia Table” cookbook series (Morrow, $40), is a riff on the Greek classic, Avgolemono. A few egg yolks add body, nutrients, and a velvety texture — no heavy cream is required! Along with lemon juice and orzo pasta, this […]
Shrimp scampi is an Italian restaurant mainstay, typically loaded with butter and garlic. Here’s a lighter version adapted from the Martha Stewart website, in which the butter is replaced with a smaller amount of heart-healthy extra-virgin oil. A splash of the reserved starchy liquid the pasta was cooked in bolsters the richness of the sauce […]
Those jumbo bags of seedless grapes sold in supermarket produce sections are handy to have in the crisper for healthy snacking. But there are other ways you can maximize that fruitful bounty. Grapes pair exceptionally well with pork, as demonstrated in the recipe below, adapted from one on the health.delicious.com website. To stretch that protein, […]
Even if you’ve never considered scrambling up a batch of crumbled tofu for breakfast, the skyrocketing price of eggs may have you reconsidering. This easy recipe may earn this plant-based protein new respect. It’s based on one in blogger Gena Hamshaw’s new cookbook, “The Vegan Week: Meal Prep Recipes to Feed Your Future Self.” While […]
This creamy vegan soup is light, flavorful, yet deceptively filling. It’s adapted from one in “The Vegetarian Reset” by VasudhaViswanath, which provides plant-based solutions for vegetarians struggling to curb their carbs without meat. Here, the Indian-born author replaced most of the lentils in her favorite dal with cauliflower and boosted the protein with a handful […]
If you’re scrambling for a token of affection to share with your loved one that won’t knock them off with their healthy-eating regimen, consider blending up a batch of these no-bake, power-packed treats. The recipe, adapted from “A Return to Ireland: A Culinary Journey from America to Ireland” by Judith McLoughlin (Hatherleigh Press, $30), is […]
Regarding Valentine’s Day gifts, anyone can bring a box of chocolates and a bottle of red wine. Not that there’s anything wrong with either one! But… wouldn’t you be showing a more supportive love with a fitness-related gift to keep your sweetie encouraged? Here are a few ideas to get you thinking in the right […]
Spaghetti squash is so named because its flesh forms long, tender strands when shredded with a fork after cooking. Its mild taste pairs easily with myriad ingredients. Plus, it’s low in carbs, gluten-free, and high in vitamin A and other essential nutrients—no wonder this pale-yellow, oblong-shaped squash is having a moment with fitness fans. This […]
