February 12th, 201772Oyster sauce and rice wine give this speedy stir-fry a rich flavor that balances the clean, sweet crunch of bok choy. Make It a Meal: Rice noodles or brown basmati rice and a Tsing Tao beer will make you feel like you're eating in your favorite Chinese restaurant.
Ingredients (4 servings)
¼ cup Shao Hsing rice wine, (see...
February 11th, 201746Here's a sauce so delicious, it's missing only one thing: a little crunchy bread to dip in it. Make It a Meal: Serve with steamed asparagus or cauliflower, mashed potatoes or pasta, and a glass of wine.
Ingredients (4 servings)
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (about 1 pound), trimmed of fat
1 teaspoon kosher salt,...
February 10th, 201729This lemony asparagus soup is spiced with a touch of curry and gets added richness from “lite” coconut milk and creamy red potatoes. Top it with a dollop of crème fraîche or plain yogurt and serve warm or chilled.
Ingredients (6 servings)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely...
February 9th, 201752Why not use cooler-weather vegetables like broccoli and arugula as an unconventional pizza topping? The arugula adds a slightly bitter, peppery taste—for a milder flavor, use spinach instead. Serve with wedges of fresh tomato tossed with vinegar, olive oil, basil and freshly ground pepper.
Ingredients (6 servings)
1 pound...
February 8th, 201737Breakfast tacos are a great gluten-free alternative to the classic eggs and toast. Serve this easy scrambled egg recipe with a banana for a boost of potassium.
Ingredients (1 serving)
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon shredded Jack cheese
1 tablespoon fresh salsa
2 corn tortillas, warmed 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro
Preparation...
January 27th, 201790Avocado Face Mask
The avocado facial masks are an amazing source of goodies for your skin. The fruits are with green skin and in the form of a pear. It contains a lot of minerals such as iron, potassium, calcium, sodium, copper, magnesium, etc. It also contains vitamins A, E, B and K. The result of that special cocktail is that the...
January 23rd, 201743Chinese hoisin sauce gives this healthy sesame noodle recipe just a touch of sweetness. Be sure to rinse the noodles until they're cold, then give them a good shake in the colander until they're well drained. Are you a spiralizing pro? Swap 5 cups of raw zucchini, carrot or other veggie “noodles” for the cooked pasta.
Ingredients (4...
January 21st, 201727Tofu, rice and vegetables are classic bento ingredients. Make extra rice for dinner and roll leftovers into balls for lunch. To keep green veggies vibrant and crisp, cook them briefly and immediately dunk them into a bowl of ice water. You can also use cubed store-bought baked tofu in place of the roasted tofu.
Ingredients (4...
January 19th, 201742Ingredients (16 servings)
½ cup buttermilk
¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or white-wine vinegar
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
⅓ cup chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, tarragon, basil or dill
Preparation (Ready in 5 min)
...