Look out, lemon!
An excellent source of antioxidants and vitamin C, this fruit has been used as a cure-all for thousands of years in its native Asia...
Raspberries
Fresh red raspberries should look dry, plump, and bright; stems mean they were picked too soon. These beauties are ridiculously perishable, so eat them as fast as you can (as if you need an excuse)...
Snack Time
Everyone loves a salty or sweet snack every now and then; it's a great way to curb your appetite and gain a little extra pep to get you through the day. Unfortunately...
Hot off the Grill
Cooking outdoors over an open flame is as much a part of summer as hammocks, swimming pools, and the Fourth of July. While food takes on a wondrously tasty quality when grilled, it's important to keep it healthy...
Cool Soups
Ready in 26, 15, and 8 minutes: Spicy Thai Curry Soup with Rice Noodles, Middle Eastern Spinach-Yogurt Soup with Chickpeas, Chilled Southwestern Tomato Soup with Crab...
Watermelon Ginger Salad
Watermelons are full of vitamins C and A, plus cancer-fighting lycopene. This unique, refreshing dish is best eaten within an hour of preparation....
Mixed Berry and Mint Granita
Serves 12 / This refreshing dessert can also be served as a slushy. Spoon into goblets and garnish with fresh lemon peel or mint sprigs for a partylike feel....
Lemon-Ginger Slush
Serves 8-10 / Reminiscent of frozen lemonade, but for grownups. This can also be mixed with tequila for an afternoon happy hour — we won't tell...
Dark Chocolate Sauce
Makes about ¾ cup / Excellent drizzled warm or cold over icy desserts. You can also warm it and dip fresh strawberries or bananas into the mixture for a chocolate fondue...
Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
Serves 10 / Substitute any number of fruits — peaches, when in season, are wonderful — or use a different flavor of yogurt, to create one-of-a-kind combinations...
Vanilla Bean Gelato
Serves 12 / In this lightened but ultrarich gelato, nonfat and low-fat milk replace whole milk. Prep tip: For intense vanilla flavor, use a whole vanilla bean (about 6 inches long) and scrape out the seeds after warming in the milk mixture. Serving tip: Top with summer berries and a dollop of Dark Chocolate Sauce ...
Tropical Popsicles
Serves 16 / Prep tips: If you prefer a less-tart treat, add more sugar to compensate for the lime juice. Vary this recipe by substituting other juices, such as grapefruit, for the orange or pineapple juice...
Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Pie
Serves 10 / Perfect for your Fourth of July party. Top with fresh blueberries, raspberries, sliced peaches, or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired....
Shrimp, Avocado, and Tomato Salad with Potatoes Vinaigrette
Serves 4 / Prep tip: For even quicker cooking, cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes....
Soffrito Shrimp with Crispy Polenta Cakes
Serves 4 / Ingredient tip: Precooked polentais sold in plastic-wrapped logs. Prep tip: Chop the vegetables while the polenta cooks...
Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Vegetable Slaw
Serves 4 / If you prefer, double up on tortillas to ensure tacos won't fall apart. Serving tip: Top with plain yogurt to tame the spicy heat....
Shrimp Recipes
Shrimp, Avocado, and Tomato Salad with Potatoes Vinaigrette, Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Vegetable Slaw, Soffrito Shrimp with Crispy Polenta Cakes...
What's in Season: Watermelon
Nothing beats the sweetness of a perfect watermelon. In addition to the classic red-flesh type, look for yellow flesh, seedless, or cantaloupe-size mini varieties...
Cool Desserts
Mixed Berry and Mint Granita, Lemon-Ginger Slush, Dark Chocolate Sauce, Strawberry Frozen Yogurt, Vanilla Bean Gelato, Tropical Popsicles, Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Pie...
Healthy Lunchbox: What do kids really need?
Opening my children’s lunch boxes at the end of the day is kind of like opening a White Elephant gift at a holiday office party: You never know what you’ll find inside. Some days they’ll eat only the sandwich...
Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | Next
