Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds asparagus spears, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice, divided 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 teaspoons white wine vinegar, divided 1 tablespoon capers, chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seeds 1 1/2 ounces kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped (about 1/3 cup) 1 garlic clove, minced […]
Ingredients SAUCE: 1 large egg 2 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk 1 tablespoon dry white wine 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 2 teaspoons butter, chilled and cut into small pieces BENEDICTS: 2 (4-inch) portobello mushroom caps 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 small leaves lacinato kale, trimmed and tough center ribs […]
Ingredients THE 5 INGREDIENTS: 1 (8-ounce) package exotic mushroom blend 1/2 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 3 large egg whites 2 large eggs Preparation Preheat broiler. Heat an 8-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add mushrooms to pan; sauté 12 minutes or until lightly browned. […]
Ingredients Cooking spray 4 (1-ounce) slices French-style country bread, cut into (1/2-inch) cubes 1 1/3 cups thinly sliced onion 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper, divided 2 tablespoons water 6 large eggs 1/4 cup half-and-half Fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs Preparation 1. Preheat the oven to 350°. 2. Lightly coat 6 (8-ounce) ramekins […]
Ingredients GRITS: 2 1/2 cups hot cooked grits 3 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper EGGS: Cooking spray 4 large eggs, divided 1/2 cup ice cubes, divided Freshly ground black pepper (optional) Chopped chives (optional) Preparation 1. To prepare grits, combine grits, cheddar, garlic […]
Ingredients 1 tablespoon white vinegar 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons butter, softened 4 (1 1/2-ounce) slices multigrain bread 2 cups baby arugula 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation 1. Preheat broiler. 2. In a (12-inch) skillet, bring a 2-inch layer of water (about 4 cups) to a low boil with vinegar. […]
Papillomas are benign, outward-growing lumps that may cause problems in some locations. Papillomas do not spread. They are not aggressive or cancerous. It is important to get any lump or skin lesion seen by a doctor, though. This is to be sure that it is benign and not something to worry about. If a lump […]
By studying two Brazilian families that each have manifestations of dystonia, researchers have identified a genetic mutation that underlies the condition. The gene coding for PRKRA, a protein in the cellular response to stress and inflammation, contained a mutation (DYT16) in the afflicted patients, according to an Article published early Online in the March edition […]
Dystonia – a neurological movement disorder – is estimated to affect around half a million people in the US and Canada alone. For years, researchers have tried to determine what causes the disorder and find ways to prevent and treat it, but to no avail. Now, investigators from the University of Michigan have created a […]