Spicy Cannellini Bean Soup
Serves 4/This Mediterranean-influenced soup uses Aleppo pepper for mild heat and fruity flavor; look for it in the spice section of natural markets. Tastes great with a crusty piece of garlic bread...
Mixed Pepper Frittata
Serves 6. A vegetable-studded dinner. Moderate the heat to your taste with more pepper. Serving tip: Accompany with a tangy arugula salad with citrusy dressing...
Goat Cheese Presto
Almost like fettuccine Alfredo but with fewer calories and less fuss. I use Tinkyada rice noodles...
Pasta with Sausage Bolognese
Serves 6 / A simple play on the traditional favorite but with more fiber, thanks to the whole-wheat pasta. I love Muir Glen organic fire-roasted tomatoes, but any brand will do...
Buckwheat Soba with Spinach
A belly-warming treat in the Japanese tradition. Prep tips: Timing is important in this cooking process; it all happens in quick succession, so have ingredients set out and ready to go. This dish would also be happy topped with sautéed shrimp or fish...
Black Bean and Shiitake Soup
Rich, earthy flavors make this quick-cooking soup a welcome treat after a day outdoors...
Pasta
Nutritious noodles and a few clever ingredients please the whole family...
Blood Orange and Fennel Salad with Chèvre Crostini
An easy, refreshing winter salad with a pleasing contrast of colors and textures. The easy-to-prepare chèvre crostini balance the salad’s tangy citrus flavor....
Halibut with Fennel, Capers, and Lemon
Halibut with Fennel, Capers, and Lemon October, 2007 Prep time: 8 1/2 minutes Cook time: 20-30 minutes Serves 2 / Surprisingly, a slow cooker works well...
Avocado and White Bean Salad with Feta Cheese
Avocado and White Bean Salad with Feta Cheese September, 2007 Serves 4 / Antioxidant-rich arugula provides a peppery backdrop for rich, creamy avocado...
Edamame and Avocado Salad
Edamame and Avocado Salad August, 2007 Serves 8 / Although low in EFAs, virgin (not refined) olive oil helps protect the heart with phytosterols, which...
Apple, Raspberry, and Frise Salad
Apple, Raspberry, and Frise Salad August, 2007 Serves 6 / A colorful marriage of end-of-summer raspberries and early-crop apples. Ingredient tips: Frise,...
Mixed Whole-Grain Breakfast
Mixed Whole-Grain Breakfast July, 2007 Serves 2 / Enjoy this hearty breakfast with green tea. Prep tips: Other dried fruit, such as cherries, apricots,...
Melon and Berry Salad
Melon and Berry Salad July, 2007 Serves 4 / This simple, colorful, and kid-friendly dish bursts with antioxidant-rich fruits. Serving tip: For a fun presentation,...
Better PB&J with Banana
Better PB&J with Banana June, 2007 Serves 4 / Pack with: carrot and celery sticks. Drink: a carton of milk. Prep tip: If you prefer, skip the jelly. 3...
