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Chimichurri Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

Ingredients 2 tablespoons water 12 ounces fingerling potatoes, halved 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lb.) 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 red Fresno chile, halved crosswise 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon chopped shallots […]

Spinach Pesto Pasta with Shrimp

Ingredients PESTO: 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup seeded chopped plum tomato 6 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/3 cup) 1 […]

Grilled Pineapple Lemonade

Ingredients 4 cups hot water 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (4 large lemons) NUTRITION INFORMATION calories 45 fat 0.1 g satfat 0.0 g monofat 0.0 g polyfat 0.0 g protein 0.0 g carbohydrate 12 g fiber 0.0 g cholesterol 0.0 mg iron 0.0 mg sodium 7 mg calcium 10 mg sugars […]

Chicken-and-Vegetable Hand Pies

Ingredients 14 ounces white whole-wheat flour (about 3 1/2 cups) plus 2 Tbsp., divided 1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon baking powder 10 tablespoon ice-cold water 2/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken 4 ounces haricots verts (French green beans), cut into 1/4-in. pieces (about 1 cup) […]

Green Pea and Parsley Hummus

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups thawed frozen green peas 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup tahini 1/4 cup warm water 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 garlic cloves, chopped Raw vegetables NUTRITION INFORMATION calories 139 fat 11.5 g satfat 1.6 g monofat 5.5 g polyfat […]

5 reasons to keep a bottle of apple cider vinegar in your kitchen

Experts have touted the benefits of apple cider vinegar for years. While many health claims such as improved heart health and metabolism have been circulating the internet, OfftheGridNews.com has compiled five old-fashioned uses of the vinegar. Apple cider vinegar’s long-forgotten benefits Apple cider vinegar has gained greater popularity in both the medical and aesthetics community […]

HONEY: Is this ancient medicinal food the key to fighting deadly drug-resistant infections?

Exotic honey can be used as a powerful alternative when treating one of the deadliest infections in the U.S. today. A report published in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents confirms that exotic honey can battle antibiotic-resistant infections, like Clostridium difficile. Interestingly, C.difficile is caused by an overdose of antibiotics. Two researchers from Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital’s […]

Exercise shown to help save brain function in Parkinson’s patients

Regular physical activity may help delay declines in patients with Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed more than 3,400 patients with Parkinson’s disease and found that those who worked out 150 minutes a week exhibited smaller declines in quality of life and mobility during a two-year follow-up than those who exercised less […]

82% of households are now purchasing organic items

If you were buying organic food ten years ago, more than one acquaintance probably rolled their eyes at you and said you were being taken advantage of by a savvy marketing ploy. Over time, however, attitudes have started to shift as more people become aware of the impact that fruit and vegetables grown with pesticides […]

Avoid these leftovers lurking in your fridge, they could make you sick

In the past, experts have warned that eating leftover rice could cause a case of food poisoning. Cooking rice unfortunately doesn’t always destroy all the pathogens residing on it; there is also a higher risk of food poisoning when rice is left at room temperature. Dr. Bejamin Chapman, North Carolina State University’s resident Food Safety […]