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 […]
Hot, gooey artichoke dip is a reliable party-pleaser. This version, lightly adapted from Martha Stewart’s website, delivers just as much satisfaction without any guilt. Just whirl everything together in the food processor or blender, and you’re good to go. Plain Greek yogurt — full-fat or no-fat — stands in for the mayo; the reserved marinade […]
The key ingredient here is chile crisp — that crunchy, spicy, infused-oil condiment from China that’s become an internet sensation lately. You mix it with mayo and honey to tame the heat, then slather it over your fillet. For crispy skin and even cooking, heat your pan in a screaming-hot oven, then immediately reduce the […]
Refreshing as it is in the heat of summer, a pitcher of sangria fits right in with a holiday spread as well by adjusting the fruits and flavors to the season. This recipe shows how you can easily turn that concept into a healthy mocktail by swapping pomegranate juice for the red wine and supplementing […]
The name panna cotta is Italian for “cooked cream,” and the dessert it signifies is little more than that: dairy, sweetener, and a touch of vanilla, thickened into a silky pudding with gelatin. It’s also a blank canvas for all sorts of flavorings and toppings to suit the season. This one incorporates pumpkin puree and […]
The holiday season can be a tough time to stick to a healthy diet, especially if you’re a vegetarian or vegan. This festive salad on the table ensures no one will feel deprived. Heart-healthy, antioxidant-rich wild rice provides an earthy, nutty-tasting base for a colorful mélange of cool-weather produce. Apples, pears, pomegranate arils, and any […]
This rustic Turkish-inspired recipe is adapted from one in Christopher Kimball’s “Milk Street Shorts: Recipes That Pack a Punch.” It is an excellent example of how you can add flavor to simmered chicken with just a few spices and pantry staples. The trick is to brown the tomato paste with olive oil and garlic until […]
Ingredients: Directions: • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a muffin tin with liners; set aside. • In a large bowl, combine the oat flour, chocolate chips, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; whisk well to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, eggs, oil (or butter), applesauce, and milk; mix […]
Giambotta is a rustic one-pot vegetable stew bursting with late-summer flavors, hailing from Calabria, Italy. This version is lightly adapted from one in “Vegana Italiana: Traditional Italian the Plant-Based Way” by Tara Punzone. The key to success lies in layering the veggies and herbs. Give the hearty aromatics a head start before adding the rest […]
