Job’s tears are a gluten-free whole grain, distinctly large, with a mild corn-rice flavor that’s versatile enough to use in countless dishes. Find it at health food stores and Asian markets. While the salad stands before serving, the warm vinaigrette will slightly tenderize the thinly shaved vegetables. If you use a mandoline to slice the […]
A little maple syrup in the blend adds a hint of sweetness and helps the patties develop a beautifully caramelized crust. We like to use dark maple syrup, formerly labeled as Grade B, because it has more intense maple flavor than lighter-colored syrup, so you can use less. This recipe makes a big batch but […]
English muffins and sausage are a natural breakfast pair with a fried egg, but they also translate beautifully into a quick supper. The crisp outside and craggy surface of a split English muffin also makes it ideal for sandwiches. We swap the egg and cheese for crisp, tart apple and sautéed spinach. The spread is […]
Feel free to vary the vegetables according to the season in this Super Vegetable Salad. Don’t like tofu? Just sub in the protein of your choice. Ingredients 3 cups cherry tomatoes 3 large broccoli florets, cut up 12 green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces 1 head lettuce (Paul […]
Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 8 medium garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 1 pound prewashed baby spinach 1 tablespoon rice wine 3/4 teaspoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt Nutritional Information How to Make It Heat oil in a wok or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add half of spinach; […]
This delicious family favorite is about as elegant as comfort food gets. Even better, it comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a dish you can feasibly pull together on a weeknight. Serve this pork scaloppine and the rich pan sauce over mashed potatoes for a real deal “happy” meal. For more easy and inexpensive […]
A panful of char-roasted fresh green peppers gives Colorado chili its distinctive hue. You can sub sweet green bell peppers for Cubanelles if you prefer. Look for masa harina–the traditional thickener in this chili–in the supermarket’s international aisle or at Latin markets. Serve with brown rice, if desired. Ingredients 6 large Cubanelle or green bell […]
Simmering the chili in the oven rather than on the stovetop prevents scorching at the bottom of the pan. Find achiote paste and dried whole chiles at Latin markets. Ask your butcher for chili-grind beef, which is more coarsely ground and requires the 1/2-inch plate on the grinder. Ingredients 3 cups unsalted chicken stock (such […]
All the fresh flavors of summer come together in Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Avocado Salad. The homemade buttermilk dressing balances the heat of the chicken and completes the meal. Ingredients 1/4 cup nonfat buttermilk 3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 1 teaspoon cider […]
Prep: 10 minutes; Cook: 6 minutes. Dress up your leftover mashed potatoes with this quick, crispy salmon. Ingredients 4 (6-ounce, 1-inch-thick) salmon steaks 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups mashed potatoes Nutritional Information How to Make It Step 1 Combine the salmon, […]