When he’s off duty from his Michelin-starred Atlanta restaurant Lazy Betty, chef Ron Hsu often turns to simple comfort foods inspired by both his Georgia upbringing and Chinese heritage. This quick, frugal recipe is adapted from one such dish featured in his new cookbook, “Down South + East” (Abrams, $40). His version starts with Chinese […]
Tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich can warm your belly and your soul in a hurry on cold and dreary days. You get a dose of vitamin C, lycopene, and potassium from the tomatoes, protein and calcium from the cheese, and some quality fiber-rich carbs from bread, if you choose wisely. Leftovers freeze great. […]
This recipe replaces most of the cream cheese in a traditional cheesecake with 1 percent cottage cheese. And it adds cocoa powder and just a touch of melted chocolate. The result is a silky, rich, deeply chocolaty dessert. From the Food Network. Crust Filling Directions Nutrition Yields 12 servings 245 calories; 9g fat; 5g sat […]
“White chili” has become a popular alternative to that standard bowl of red, and a reliable choice to serve at a Super Bowl party or some other gathering that might include folks averse to red meat and mouth-searing spice. Most recipes include turkey or chicken, cannellini beans and mild green chiles in a rich, creamy […]
Cauliflower surely ranks as one of the most versatile veggies on the planet — not to mention the healthiest. It’s low in calories, high in fiber and myriad nutrients, and filling enough to stand in for meat. This one-dish dinner, adapted from Christopher Kimball’s “Milk Street Shorts” (Voracious, $37.50), joins those florets with protein-rich chickpeas, a dose […]
On cold winter days when you’re too tired to cook, your slow cooker can be your salvation — as this low-fat, high-protein recipe from the New York Times by Sarah DiGregorio brilliantly illustrates. The complexity of the flavors belies the simplicity of the ingredients and the method. Toss a couple of packages of boneless skinless […]
While you’re still in detox mode from the holidays, enjoy a rejuvenating salad full of the flavors of the season. Start with a bed of mixed greens, including watercress or dandelion greens, since dark-leaved lettuces are more nutrient-dense. Toss it together with a zesty maple-sweetened vinaigrette. You can feel indulgent and virtuous simultaneously. Ingredients Orange-Maple […]
Here’s a no-brainer of a dinner — excellent protein that stays tender and juicy even if a bit overcooked. This “meal in a pan” recipe, adapted from Simply Recipes, benefits from any seasoning bland. A squeeze or grating of citrus pulls everything together. Makes 4 servings Ingredients Directions If you’re ready to create a personalized […]
If you’re wracking your brain for a last-minute edible gift, whip up a batch of this low-sugar, high-protein granola. Dried cranberries, crystallized ginger, and fragrant warm spices give this blend a holiday vibe. But the basic formula can easily be customized with whatever nuts, seeds, and dried fruits you have on hand—package them in jars […]
Here’s a handy recipe for any time of year. We always need healthy, delicious CHOCOLATE, right? Great for breakfast or snacking, and fun to bake with little visitors. Makes 12. From Tastes Better from Scratch. INGREDIENTS: • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour • 1/3 cup granulated sugar • 1/3 cup […]
