This recipe delivers a double dose of heart-healthy unsaturated fats, from both salmon and avocado, plus 40% of your daily fiber goal. Smoked salmon is delightfully salty with a velvety smooth texture, making it a flavorful compliment to mellow avocado. Be sure to look for salmon that’s labeled “wild Alaskan.” That way you can be […]
Talk about a company-worthy meal without much effort or a hefty price tag. Serve this easy and elegant entrée over a bed of couscous and with a side of the Steamed Broccoli with Garlic and Red Onion. Ingredients 8 (3-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1 teaspoon Madras curry powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon […]
The pH, or potential hydrogen, scale runs from zero to fourteen, with 7 as the neutral middle. An acid is a substance with a pH of less than 7. A basic or alkaline substance has a pH of greater than 7. Your Tap water is generally a mixture of chlorine, anti-biotics, hormones and other metals […]
This verdant pasta salad signals a fantastic start to spring with a shower of fresh herbs. Mini shell pasta and peas are a perfect pair—the pasta serves as a kind of catcher’s mitt for the sweet, bright green peas. You could also use orecchiette, an ear-shaped pasta that serves the same purpose. Skip the chicken […]
Talk about a company-worthy meal without much effort or a hefty price tag. Serve this easy and elegant entrée over a bed of couscous and with a side of the Steamed Broccoli with Garlic and Red Onion. Ingredients 8 (3-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1 teaspoon Madras curry powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon […]
The inspiration for these fajitas is the gyro, the Greek lamb-filled pita sandwich. Make the sauce first so it can chill while the lamb marinates. Ingredients 3/4 pound lean boneless leg of lamb 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas […]
Cooked quinoa acts as a binder for these kebabs, packing them with extra protein and some whole-grain goodness. Ingredients Cooking spray 1/2 cup packaged cooked quinoa 1/3 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, divided 2 teaspoons cumin 1 1/4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided 1 teaspoon […]
Tarragon and fresh fennel both have the same faint licorice flavor, but they don’t overwhelm this simple spring salad. Salmon is the perfect protein for this dish: It cooks quickly, separates into large, pretty flakes, and stands up to the mint, tarragon, and garlic. This dish would also be a great use for leftover salmon. […]
Ingredients 2 green tea bags 2 teaspoons honey, divided 4 mint leaves 2 cups water 2 tablespoons minced ginger (with skins on) 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) How to Make It Divide green tea bags, honey, and mint leaves into two glasses. In a small sauce pot, bring water, ginger, and cayenne to a rolling […]
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups blueberries, divided 12 mint leaves 1 1/2 cups silver tequila 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges How to Make It Combine 1 1/2 cups water and sugar in a container with a tight-fitting lid; seal. Shake […]