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 […]
Classic Italian pasta e fagioli is a time-consuming soup involving chicken stock and multiple ingredients that need prepping and chopping. Here’s a lighter, healthier, short-cut riff, adapted from a recipe in chef Noah Galuten’s “Don’t Panic Pantry Cookbook” (Knopf, $ 35). Serves 4-6. – Susan Puckett Ingredients Instructions Susan Puckett is an Atlanta-based food writer […]
Here’s an example of how a simple chicken salad can go from mundane to magnificent with a strategic switch of a few ingredients. Greek yogurt mixed with a little olive oil is a lighter and healthier replacement for mayonnaise. Fresh fennel subs for celery while supplying a hint of licorice-like flavor. And green peas and […]
Ground bison is leaner and more nutrient-dense than beef yet offers a similar flavor. In this gently tweaked recipe from “Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us” (Harvest, $40), chef Nico Albert, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, combines it with mineral-rich wild rice to tuck into lettuce leaves. Adapt it for […]
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 this 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 […]
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 […]
Boneless skinless chicken breasts are versatile, high-protein, low-fat, and convenient to use, but they can quickly turn dry and tasteless if overcooked. This recipe, slightly adapted from one in “The Walks of Life,” relies on a simple poaching method that ensures tender, juicy, aromatic results. Once cooled, the chicken is shredded and dressed in a […]
