Ever have one of those days where you’re rushing from one thing to the next, and suddenly you realize… you’re starving? Maybe it’s between work meetings, right before picking up grandkids from school, or halfway through your afternoon errands. Instead of reaching for something sugary (and dealing with the inevitable crash), we’ve got your new […]
This nutritious, protein-rich dish looks fancy and tastes fantastic, yet requires minimal effort to come together. It’s based on a recipe Eleanor Wilkinson designed for one person in “One Pot: One Portion: 100 Simple Recipes Just for You,” but can easily feed two, depending on the size of the chicken breast, and by throwing in […]
Here’s a low-hassle one-pot dish to warm you up: meatballs redolent of Middle Eastern spices, simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce with just the right balance of tang and sweetness. It’s lightly adapted from “What Goes With What” by Julia Turshen. It says lamb, but if that isn’t your thing, any other ground meat — […]
This fuss-free, protein-rich vegan entrée piques the senses in a way that even carnivores who love Chinese food would find hard to resist. It’s slightly adapted from a recipe in fashion designer-turned-cookbook author Peter Som’s “Family-Style: Elegant Everyday Recipes Inspired by Home and Heritage” (Harvest, $40) that puts a creative spin on one from his California-Cantonese upbringing. Tofu cubes […]
Though often regarded as a pesky yard weed, dandelion leaves are safe and among the most nutrient-dense edible greens. They’ve been lauded for their wide range of health benefits, from lowering blood sugar levels to controlling inflammation and cholesterol. Their sharp, bitter undertones may initially come as a jolt, but boiling them briefly before sauteing […]
No one can knock the nutritional virtues of broccoli: high in fiber and vitamins, low in calories and carbs. But let’s face it, it can be tedious. It doesn’t have to be, as this simple recipe lightly adapted from My Nguyen’s “Healthy, My Way” proves. Here, the crowns are sliced into thick slabs and oven-roasted […]
Wait, a healthy recipe for chocolate mousse for Valentine’s Day? You bet. The fat comes from avocado, and the protein comes from chocolate protein powder. (You can probably use a vegan option here.) From Optimum Nutrition. Ingredients Directions Nutrition200 calories, 15g protein, 11g fat, 13g carbohydrates
Reigning in the carbs and calories at a Super Bowl gathering can be a challenge. Instead of nachos or cheesy dips and chips, consider this healthier but just as scarfable alternative adapted from Arash Hashemi’s “Shred Happens.” A simple well-seasoned ground beef filling serves as the main protein source. No need for tortillas here — […]
This soup adapted from “Healthy, My Way” by My Nguyen is so filling and satisfying, it’s hard to believe how light it is on the fat, carbs and calories. Nutrition superstar cauliflower and protein-heavy red lentils break down to butter-tenderness in less than 30 minutes, and meld into a smooth, earthy-tasting puree loaded with alluring […]
This recipe, lightly adapted from “A Couple Cooks: 100 Recipes to Cook Together” by Sonja and Alex Overhiser (Chronicle, $40) is a gorgeous, delicious, and ultra-healthy way to use oranges. They’re sliced in wheels, paired with licorice-scented fennel, nuts, and a light, tangy dressing, and served over a bed of the prettiest lettuces you can […]
