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Roasted Shrimp with Mushrooms, Broccolini, and Foaming Chive Butter Sauce

Ingredients 1 pound Broccolini, cut into thirds 3 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 5 ounces shiitake mushroom caps, sliced 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives Preparation 1. Place a large roasting pan […]

Meltingly Tender Chicken with Miso, Ginger, and Carrots

Ingredients 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 28 ounces) 16 large garlic cloves, peeled and divided 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger 6 large carrots with tops, trimmed and peeled 2 tablespoons white miso Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 300°. 2. Place chicken in a large ovenproof skillet. Grate 4 garlic cloves, and spread over chicken. […]

Pork Medallions with Scallions and Magic Green Sauce

Ingredients 1 small jar capers 1 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro (1 bunch) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon water 2 bunches green onions, divided 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 16 heirloom cherry tomatoes (red and yellow), halved Preparation 1. Spoon […]

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken with Tomato-Basil Salad

Ingredients 2 medium shallots 4 (4-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken thighs or chicken breast cutlets 1 (1-oz.) pkg. fresh basil, divided 8 thin slices prosciutto (4 oz.) 6 large multicolored heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Preparation 1. Grate shallots; coat chicken pieces with shallot pulp. Place 1 large […]

Skirt Steak with Corn and Red Pepper Puree

Ingredients 3 tablespoons fish sauce 3/4 cup chopped green onions, divided 1 pound skirt steak 2 red bell peppers, divided 1 cup water 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 cups fresh corn kernels (3 to 4 ears) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Fresh thyme leaves (optional) Preparation 1. Combine fish sauce […]

Halibut Ceviche with Lime and Seaweed

Ingredients 3 to 4 medium limes 1 cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro, plus more leaves for garnish 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (1 1/2-lb.) raw skinless halibut fillet, cut into 1/2-in. pieces 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 sheet nori (dried seaweed) Thai […]

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Mushroom-Potato Salad with Miso “Mayo”

Ingredients 1 tablespoon white miso 1 tablespoon water 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt (not Greek-style) 1 1/2 pounds small new potatoes 1 large red onion, halved and divided 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 5 ounces exotic mushroom blend 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation 1. Combine miso and 1 tablespoon […]

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Seared Tuna with Eggplant and Edamame

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound Japanese eggplant, cut diagonally into 1/2-in.-thick slices 2 cups frozen shelled edamame or lima beans, thawed 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 4 (6-oz.) 1-in.-thick tuna fillets 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation 1. Heat a large skillet […]

How Many Calories Should I Eat a Day?

The number of calories you need to eat each day depends on several factors, including your age, size, height, sex, lifestyle, and overall general health. As an example, a physically active 6ft 2in male, aged 22 years, requires considerably more calories than a 5ft 2ins sedentary woman in her 70s. It has been discovered that […]

Fish Oils: Health Benefits, Facts, Research

Fish oils are of interest to nutritionists and health care professionals because of two main ingredients: DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) – both types of Omega-3 fatty acids. The fillets of oily fish contain up to 30% oil; this figure may vary. White fish, on the other hand, only contain high concentrations of […]