The last thing a salad of super-fresh greens and quality add-ins needs is a gloppy bottled dressing to drown those lively flavors and natural goodness. Nor do you need to go to the trouble to mix a vinaigrette from scratch. The trick is to dress it directly in the bowl, tasting as you go, adjusting […]
Long the wallflower of the produce bin, cauliflower has found new popularity in recent years as a healthful stand-ins for all sorts of off-limits foods, from steak to pizza. In this recipe, adapted from one in a new cookbook by Emma Laperruque, “Food52 Big Little Recipes,” a head of cauliflower is ground up in a […]
Cheesy, mayonnaise-laden dips can weigh you down in a hurry. This lighter alternative, inspired by one of Melissa Clark’s New York Times recipes, is just as satisfying. Greek yogurt, which is made by straining the whey to give it a sour cream-like consistency, is blended with avocado and a splash of olive oil for a heart-healthy […]
In this season of temptation, here is a guilt-free, gluten-free treat to get you through the holidays that’s as satisfying as a bonbon and a snap to make – no baking required! Festive enough for the dessert plate, they’re also great any other time of year as an energy-boosting pre-workout snack or mid-day pick-me-up […]
Big pots of serve-yourself soup are great ways to feed a crowd on a wintry evening that are easy on the host. But finding one that’s full of flavor and meets just about any dietary need can be tricky. This one, adapted from a recipe in Carrie Morey’s “Hot Little Suppers: Simple Recipes to Feed Family […]
Fresh cranberries are so full of wonderful tart flavor and health-boosting nutrients it seems a shame to serve them only in relish form to go with a holiday turkey. Another way to take advantage of them while supplies are plentiful is to turn them into a shrub: a tangy base for a drink that pairs […]
This chowder is lighter and healthier than most traditional creamy chowders yet is every bit as comforting and satisfying. Instead of heavy cream, its base is made of milk and broth — chicken, vegetable or fish — which is thickened with a little butter and flour, flavored with aromatics and spicy seasoning blend, and freshened […]
Huevos rotos, or “broken eggs,” is a popular bar food served in taverns across Spain at all hours. Typically, it consists of fried potatoes, onions, chorizo sausage or ham, and eggs that are broken and mixed with the other ingredients before serving. Here’s a healthier version of this rustic one-skillet meal, with spinach and bell […]
Quinoa is an ancient plant with tiny seeds that has become wildly popular in recent years as a gluten-free stand-in for cereal grains. This “pseudo-grain” is also called a “superfood” for its supreme nutritional value. Not only is it packed with fiber and an array of vitamins and minerals, but it’s also one of the […]
This low-carb, main-dish salad has all the flavors of autumn and is a delicious and healthful way to satisfy a meat-craving in a hurry. The idea is inspired by a recipe in “Antoni Let’s Do Dinner” (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $30), a trove of quick, stylish dinner ideas for busy people who take their fitness routines seriously. “Queer […]
