I feel for Mark Twain. At the mention of cauliflower food writers inevitably blast the literary icon for his slandering the veggie as “nothing but cabbage with a college education.” Surely he didn’t mean to disparage the snowy white heads. When roasted, cauliflower is transformed into an elegant, sweet and tender side dish – a truly brilliant veggie with a Phd in Gastronomy.
Read MoreLooking for the ultimate one-dish meal that’s ready in a snap? You’ve found it with this easy Vegetable Fried Rice, a healthy spin on the Chinese food takeout classic.
Read MoreWe're getting everyone to eat their veggies with this fast, easy and super delicious Brussels Sprout and Kale Salad. This foolproof salad is full of shredded sprouts, chopped baby kale, Parmesan cheese and roasted almonds, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. Talk about a power-packed forkful.
Read MoreHow do you get everyone to say 'Mamma Mia' with each bite? Simply whip up this quick and easy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta, fusilli coated in a creamy (yet cream-free) pesto-like sauce of roasted red pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, almonds and olive oil. Mixed with fresh green peas and topped with ricotta and basil, who could resist?
Read MorePuttanesca is rumoured to have originated among Napoli's nightwalkers. No surprise there. This sultry, spicy, aromatic red sauce of olives, capers and garlic is scandalously good. While the Oldest Professionals paired this kick-in-the-pants sauce with pasta, we've got a few tricks of our own. We've swapped noodles out for quinoa, the numero uno protein provider. There's nothing scandalous here... just two ladies of the night enjoying a seductively delectable bowl of quin-HO-a.
Read MoreThanks to this delicious recipe for Orange and Almond Breakfast Cookies you will never skip the most important meal of the day again. We've taken the classic oatmeal raisin cookie and ramped it up with the sweet and citrusy taste of orange and the added crunch of almonds. Breakfast never tasted so good.
Read MoreIt's easy to do my job when the star of the dessert is called Golden Delicious. This old-fashioned dessert, a deep-dish inverted pie of sweet apples, cinnamon and buttery crust, is golden and delicious. Crisp and juicy, Golden Delicious are the perfect baking apple. In this cobbler, slices are cooked with cinnamon and sugar until slightly softened, and topped with a sweet drop batter until caramelized and bubbly. Golden-crusted and deliciously fuss-free (no kneading, rolling or fluting required), this dessert is as tasty and easy as pie.
Read MoreTired of looking for the perfect, dependable, crowd-pleasing chicken recipe? Search no further than this Balsamic Chicken, a juicy, breadcrumb and Parmesan-coated chicken that is topped with a dark beauty-of-a-sauce, a balsamic sauce that includes sweet peppers, plump raisins and toasted slivered almonds.
Read MoreIn case you didn't notice, we're huge fans of Italian food. Spaghetti is the cure to almost all of my woes and Lisa is my recipe doctor. But if you're a recovering "Carbie Barbie" like me and think it's impastable to curb your spaghetti cravings, then we have good news for you - thanks to this delicious recipe you don't have to. Tossed in a simple yet delicious sauce of tangy tomatoes, fresh garlic and zesty red pepper flakes, our Zucchini Noodles with Marinara Sauce will hit the spot without hurting your carb allowance for the day. Mangia!
Read MoreThink risotto's just for restaurants? Nope. Here we show you (there's a video!) how easy it is to whip up this dreamy dish! Creamy (yet creamless) and utterly satisfying, you can't go wrong with making this Italian delight - all you have to do is stir. Yes, stir a few times and you end up with tender rice and nutrient-rich spinach blended with white wine and Parmesan.
Read MorePoké (pronounced poh-kay) is a Hawaiian staple that is quickly making its way to the mainland. While traditionally made using ahi tuna, people are chopping up octopus, salmon and scallops as well. The fish is marinated in soy sauce and sesame oil and then can be tossed with everything from green and white onions, edamame and wasabi to sesame seeds, macadamia nuts and jalapenos. Poké can be served with tortilla chips, piled atop a bowl of rice, noodles or kale, or simply snacked on with a spoon.
Read MoreThese roasted sweet (thanks to maple syrup) and spicy (cayenne pepper) mixed nuts are the perfect snack.
Read MoreThere was a time I trembled at the thought of cooking fish. Thanks to this Asian-inspired recipe of Orange Miso Cod and Soba Noodle Salad, I have conquered my cookafishaphobia. I feel so silly...how could I have feared this easy-to-make, delicate orange miso glazed cod perched atop a salad of Japanese soba noodles, juicy orange slices and fresh basil?
Read MoreWe love Bibimbap, the Korean meal-in-a-bowl and are excited we can now easily enjoy it from the comfort of our kitchen! Tender and tasty marinated beef, along with sauteed spinach and super flavorful gochujang sauce, top rice, making this a hearty and healthy meal.
Read MoreCaesar salad is a staple on restaurant menus across the country, but we've yet to find one as perfectly blended as this one - crisp romaine is tossed with creamy dressing, crunchy croutons and premium Parmesan. All hail Caesar!
Read MoreBy revealing this sweet, raisin-loaded noodle pudding we’re breaking an unspoken code held by generations of Jewish women – you can kibitz about Auntie’s moustache, kvetch about cousin ’s wet kisses, but, under no circumstances should you be a yenta about your secret noodle pudding recipe. We’re taking a risk, but we think the public has a right to know.
Read MoreAmong the mahogany walls and dirty martinis, something great is happening in swanky steak-houses across the nation...carnivores are eating spinach. A simple side dish that seems healthy next to fried hash browns and marbled rib-eyes, the overly creamy restaurant version is still too flaccid and watery for our taste. Using whipped cream cheese, our easy, silky smooth spinach brings home all the taste of the upscale steakhouse without the $15 side-dish robbery and the velvet banquettes.
Read MoreDitch the preservative-laden, fattening boxed granola, and get ready for this nourishing, crisp-baked homemade goodness, crisp-baked clusters of golden granola overflowing with almonds and dried fruit.
Read MoreDid you know that watermelon isn't just for dessert? The sweet and juicy fruit is also perfect in salads, especially in this fresh and fantastic Watermelon and Arugula Salad, a tasty combination of watermelon chunks, creamy goat cheese, peppery arugula and honey-roasted walnuts, all tossed in a zingy citrus dressing.
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