Content tagged with “January/February 2012”

Why Grass Fed Meats are Better for You
Beef and lamb that graze on grass deliver a healthy dose of good-for-you omega-3 fats compared to animals fed a mix of...

Health Benefits of Maple Syrup
Sweet news about maple syrup: this natural sweetener contains polyphenols, antioxidants that quell inflammation,...

Tex-Mex Meal Makeovers for the San Antonio Firefighters
On a late afternoon, a handful of uniformed men with crew cuts relax on couches in the lounge of the Station 16...

Stir-Fried Celery with Peanuts
Prep all the ingredients before you begin the celery stir-fry—once the skillet is hot, the dish cooks in minutes. Cut...

Slivered Celery Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Blue cheese, celery and a dash of hot sauce—it’s a tried-and-true combo as an adornment for Buffalo wings. So it’s no...

Pink Grapefruit & Avocado Salad
This is a special-occasion salad that pairs grapefruit segments with creamy avocado, pungent red onion, crunchy...

Braised Celery Hearts with Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette
Braising makes celery tender and mild. Here we zip up celery with a sweet-and-sour honey-mustard glaze. Buy celery...

Chilled Key Lime Mousse
This refreshing chilled Key lime mousse is a perfect union of cream and foam, tangy lime and soft sweet custard. The...

Moroccan-Style Stuffed Peppers for Two
Aromatic savory-and-sweet stuffed peppers are a satisfying supper, thanks to lean beef, brown rice and bell pepper in...

Moroccan-Style Stuffed Peppers
Aromatic savory-and-sweet stuffed peppers are a satisfying supper, thanks to lean beef, brown rice and bell pepper in...

Lemon Pound Cake
This wonderful rich, sweet lemon pound cake is downright zingy and the candied lemon slices are a beautiful bittersweet...

Couscous Paella Soup for Two
This soup recipe for two is inspired by the flavors and ingredients of paella, but unlike paella it's simple...

Clementine & Five-Spice Chicken
This chicken recipe gets intense, complex flavor from tangy clementines, five-spice powder and pungent Sichuan...

Orange, Watercress & Tuna Salad
This vibrant salad recipe contrasts flavor, texture and color—the velvety tuna steak is matched with crisp, peppery...

Halibut Packets with Mushrooms & Polenta
Garlicky mushrooms spiked with bacon make a lovely garnish for halibut and polenta. We can’t decide what we like best...

Easy Whole-Grain Crepes
This basic recipe makes a tasty wrap for any type of filling. In this method, we fold the crepe into a square leaving a...

Sweetened Ricotta & Apricot Crepes
Lightly sweetened ricotta, toasted almonds and a drizzle of apricot jam give these crepes a sophisticated edge. Try...

Sausage & Applesauce Brunch Crepes
Applesauce, turkey sausage and Cheddar turn crepes into a hearty brunch dish. Serve with a green salad and fresh fruit.

Mushroom & Spinach Crepes
Try these crepes, filled with spinach and meaty mushrooms and topped with crumbled goat cheese, for a light supper with...

Bistro Salad Crepes
Poached eggs and lightly dressed salad greens top these savory crepes. They’re just the thing to make for a special...

Banana-Caramel Crepes with Nutella
Try these banana and Nutella crepes for a special brunch or luscious dessert. In this method, we fold the crepe into a...

How I Lost 123 Pounds With the Social Network Diet
The photo shows a beaming woman, lean, muscular and triumphant, with a medal around her neck, surrounded by a cheering...