Use frozen blueberries, raspberries, or cherries here. All are packed with flavor and nutrients. And they begin to thaw to a sorbet-like consistency almost immediately. Combining them with thick, creamy Greek yogurt gives you the sensation of eating ice cream — plus protein and calcium. Choose plain so you can control the sweetness. Make it […]
Here’s an impressive centerpiece for a dinner party that’s low in fat and high in flavor yet easy and economical enough to serve on any weeknight. It’s lightly adapted from one in “The Red Truck Bakery Farmhouse Cookbook: Sweet and Savory Comfort Food” by Brian Noyes (Potter, $28), which calls for pork tenderloin. But if […]
Coconut water is a more flavorful alternative to plain water that’s also loaded with potassium and other essential nutrients. Watermelon is another hydration superstar with these added benefits. Here they’re blended with a splash of citrus into one all-natural rejuvenating drink with just the right balance of tart and sweet. Top it off with a splash of […]
When it’s too hot to cook and you’re not in the mood to dine out, a couple of pantry staples can be your salvation. Dump a can of tuna and one of white beans into a bowl with sliced onions, toss with good olive oil and a splash of vinegar or squeeze of citrus, season […]
After an intense workout, you’ve earned a little indulgence. That reward need not come in the form of empty calories, however. Consider these rich-tasting, just-sweet-enough cookies adapted from “The Miller’s Daughter: Unusual Flours & Heritage Grains” by Emma Zimmerman ($29.99). Chickpea flour, now available in most supermarkets, replaces most of the refined wheat flour here, adding […]
In Mexico, unripe mangoes and papayas are commonly sliced and sprinkled with lime juice and chile salt and sold as street snacks. In Atlanta, chef Eddie Hernandez, a native of Monterrey, Mexico, and co-owner of Taqueria del Sol restaurants, finds that this technique works equally well with rock-hard peaches that are crisp, tart, and full […]
Romesco is a vivid and versatile Spanish sauce made of roasted tomatoes, bell peppers, almonds, olive oil, and a few other bright flavoring that’s as good for you as it is delicious. It’s an exceptional match for fish, as this simple dish adapted from “Watermelon and Red Birds” shows. Save the extra sauce to liven […]
Chicken salad often conjures images of that ladies’ tearoom standby of yesteryear: compact mounds of blandness bound with mayo, flecked with sweet pickle bits, and perched atop iceberg lettuce leaves. This modern rendition, adapted from “Salads Are More Than Leaves” by Elena Silcock, radically departs from that stereotype. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are first poached in a […]
Dainty, tender rib chops command the kind of prices that put them in the special-occasion category. But don’t overlook the cuts from the shoulder, which also deliver big on flavor for a fraction of the price. These chops are plenty tender with no more than a seasoning of salt and pepper and quick sear. A […]
Tahini, that rich-tasting paste of ground sesame seeds mostly associated with hummus, is blended with soy sauce and a few other Asian staples you very well might already have in your pantry or fridge. A package of ground chicken, a head of broccoli, and a splash of olive oil are the only other essentials. If […]
