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 […]
Make food truck-style fish tacos at home using fresh tilapia, avocado, cilantro and corn tortillas, and top with a creamy onion-jalapeno mixture for amazing flavor. Ingredients 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 1 cup thinly sliced white onion 1 1/2 […]
Typical Cobb salads include chicken and hard-cooked eggs; this riff uses shrimp and corn. Ingredients 4 slices center-cut bacon 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon whole-grain Dijon […]
Deli meats help turn a salad into a main dish with minimal effort. Ingredients 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground 1 garlic clove, peeled 1/2 ripe peeled avocado, seeded and coarsely mashed 8 (1/2-ounce) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette (about 1/2 […]
A three-minute dip into a pungent cilantro-lime marinade is all that’s needed to deliver big flavor to chicken breasts. Serve with saffron rice. Ingredients Chicken: 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 teaspoon salt Cooking spray Salsa: 1 […]
You may find this fact a bit interesting, but it is so true and fascinating. Avocado seeds are packed full of nutrients that can provide several health benefits to the body. In fact, the seeds contain more antioxidants than the avocado fruity fleshes and most fruits, vegetables and healing teas do. The seeds, even have […]
Ingredients 2 bacon slices, halved 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 2 ears shucked corn Cooking spray 2 large beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices […]
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 2 1/2-in. pieces (4 cups) 12 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 4 cups) 3 tablespoons minced shallots 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3/4 teaspoon […]
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries 1/2 cup diced peeled ripe avocado 2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeño pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 (4-ounce) chicken breast cutlets 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 lime wedges Preparation 1. Combine strawberries, […]
Ingredients PATTIES: 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/4 cup finely crushed baked tortilla chips (about 3/4 ounce) 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin 1 large egg white 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil Spread: 1/4 cup […]