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Do Italian duo of prosciutto and melon one better — with salad
This recipe spins the classic Italian prosciutto-and-melon duo into an elegant summer salad. Cutting the cured ham into…
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This healthy fruit and cheese dessert is unexpectedly luscious
A plate of fresh fruit and cheese is a delightful way to cap off a summer meal. But…
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Nuts play starring role in grilled eggplant and ‘hummus’ dish
This spin on “hummus” deserves its quotation marks because it doesn’t contain chickpeas. Instead, it is a spreadable…
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How to make perfect zucchini noodle salad with a spiralizer
I have a relatively small kitchen (not nearly the size of the one I use on my television…
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That time I threw a crispy snack on top of my summer salad
I have been playing around with variations on seasoned, crispy chickpeas as a snack.
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One unlikely fruit makes this summer pudding the berry best
When berry season comes around, I practically hear trumpets announcing the fruit’s arrival at the local market.
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Simple yet irresistible: Scallops that sizzle with a drizzle
Grilled seafood, lemon, extra-virgin olive oil and herbs: This simple Mediterranean quartet of ingredients is a sure-fire combination.
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Why you should cook up a batch of this ‘new’ ancient grain
Sorghum, a whole grain that has been a staple food in Africa and India for centuries, is finally…
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How can fried rice be good for you? If you make it this way
This recipe turns a humble bowl of rice into a lip-smackingly tasty meal. It feels like an indulgence,…
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A good-for-you addition to the lemon-poppy seed continuum
This brightly lemony quick bread, punctuated with gently crunchy poppy seeds, is sweet and tender enough to satisfy…
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Mango and chicken meet, marry well and happiness ensues
This recipe treats tender chicken thighs to two of my all-time favorite flavor sensations: a mouthwatering Asian-style marinade…
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You think you don’t like beets? Try ‘em this way
This salad, best described as a “small plate” using the current culinary lingo, offers a refreshing bright spot…
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Sometimes it’s OK to ‘dirty up’ your clean eating
I understand why people gravitate toward the term “clean eating.” It’s an appealing way to describe a dedication…
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When ‘smooth and creamy’ is the answer to how you’d like your greens
Green drinks such as juices and smoothies may be on the cutting edge of fashionable, healthful eats, but…
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This healthful pear recipe can start your day or sweeten the end of it
This dish of warm, cinnamon-scented pears with a nutty crumble topping makes you feel good before you even…