Archive for: December, 2016

Egg and Tomato Open-Faced Sandwiches

Ingredients 4 (1 1/2-oz.) slices whole-grain bread 1/4 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers 2 tablespoons finely chopped kalamata olives 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 large eggs 1/4 cup prepared hummus 4 Bibb lettuce leaves 1 large heirloom tomato […]

Kale, Avocado, and Fried Egg Oatmeal Bowl

Ingredients: 1 cup water 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 cup kale, chopped 1 egg 1 tablespoon 2% milk 1/4 avocado, chopped 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Directions: 1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring water to a boil. Add oats and let […]

Avo-Tahini Toast

Ingredients 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Dash of kosher salt 1/2 ripe peeled avocado 1 (1-oz.) slice whole-grain bread, toasted 3 grape tomatoes, quartered 2 pitted kalamata olives, chopped 1 hard-cooked large egg, peeled and sliced 1 teaspoon tahini (sesame paste) Preparation 1. Combine juice, salt, and avocado in a bowl, mashing with a fork. […]

Garlic and Herb Standing Rib Roast

Ingredients 1 (5-pound) standing rib roast, trimmed Cooking spray 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 garlic cloves, minced Parsley sprigs (optional) Roasted garlic heads (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Place roast on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Combine thyme, salt, pepper, and […]

Creamed Winter Greens

Ingredients 3/4 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained Cooking spray 2 tablespoons chopped almonds 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 cup sliced leek (about 1 [11-oz.] leek) 2 tablespoons sliced garlic 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup fat-free milk 3 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese 2 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup) 1/8 teaspoon […]

Perfect Beef Tenderloin

Ingredients 1 (4-lb.) trimmed beef tenderloin, tied with kitchen twine 4 teaspoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil How to Make It Place beef on a rack set in an aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper, pressing gently to adhere. […]

Chicken & Rice Dinner

Ingredients cost per recipe: $6.60 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 can Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup or Campbell’s® Condensed 98% Fat Free Cream of Chicken Soup 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups uncooked instant white rice 2 cups […]

Blood Orange and Radicchio Salad

Ingredients 2 medium navel oranges, divided 2 large blood oranges 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon light agave syrup 7/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 (5-oz.) heads radicchio 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved How to Make It Cut 1 navel orange in […]

Can Probiotics Make You Happier?

In our never-ending search for happiness, we may need to look no further than our own gut. The gut has actually been nicknamed the “second brain” because of a large number of neurotransmitters found there. Serotonin is found in great concentration in the bowels and is responsible for some roles such as helping nerves communicate, […]

Scary: Simple blood test could predict if you will die in the next five years

If you could find out pretty much the exact date – give or take a few months – when you will take your last breath among the living, would you want to know? If you said yes, then you may just get your chance, and soon. Scientists believe they may have come up with a […]