Diets & Food
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After all the gluttonous Mardi Gras celebrations today, Lent, the Catholic season of penance, will start tomorrow. Many Catholics give up a vice during this 40-day period, and even if you don't do it for religious reasons you may find that giving something up for Lent is a good way to start a healthy habit or lose weight.
To see just how effective avoiding an unhealthy food for 40 days can be, we've rounded up 10 popular foods
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Date
2/22/2012
Shine.com
Tips:
1. Pick a potato based on its shape. Oval are best for baking and smashing, round for roasting and boiling, and longer ones for frying.
2. Always cook potatoes starting from cold water. This will heat them through and prevent them from crumbling.
3. Gnocchi dumplings are served as often as pasta in Italy and for good reason. It's super easy to make restaurant-quality gnocchi at home.
4. The trick to perfect
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Date
2/22/2012
Via: iheartnaptime.net
Add this item to your beach bag. Baby powder gets sand off your skin easily – who knew?!
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Date
2/16/2012
Via: savvyhousekeeping.com
Re-use a wet-wipes container to store plastic bags.
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Date
2/16/2012
parenting.com
Kicked-Up Quesadilla
Breakfast is brain food, but it can be a challenge to feed the kids healthfully and get out the door in time for school. These 15 simple on-the-go breakfasts will give your kids the energy to get through the morning -- without sucking up your time, too.
Dressed-up Yogurt
This is a quick way to add sweetness and crunch to plain yogurt. You'll get the nutritious benefits of yogurt without the excess sugar so often found
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Date
2/15/2012
Recipe from Chow
Written by Susannah Chen
After salivating over this lamb sausage, feta, and romesco pizza, I had a hankering for the ground meat myself. I was all set to go for kabob e kubideh until I spotted a recipe for the appetizer of my dreams — gyro jalapeno poppers, stuffed with red onion, oregano, and ground lamb. My stomach made the ultimate vote: Greek-style stuffed lamb poppers it was!
Prepping jalapenos for poppers can be a bit gnarly. By the fourth chile
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Date
2/15/2012
Written by Meghan Rabbitt
Sick of hearing what you can't drink if you want perfect skin?
Coffee. Booze. Soda. Even fruit juice is a no-no. What's a thirsty gal to do?
Well, allow us to quench your curiosity and bear some good news.
You can sip your way to a clear complexion (and bonus -- a slimmer waistline) with yum-o smoothies that are good for your skin.
Ashley Koff, R.D., a celebrity dietitian and author of "Mom Energy," says every woman
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Date
2/15/2012
When you're craving a salty, crunchy snack, there are many to choose from — but they're not always healthy. Here's how to make your favorite snacks that much better for you with just a few tweaks.
Popcorn: It's one of the lower-calorie snacks to choose from already, but watch out for toppings — that's where you can get carried away with fat and calories if you're not careful (just look at movie theater popcorn). Air-popped
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Date
2/8/2012
YumSugar.com
Nutella Pound Cake
Valentine's Day is the perfect time to make sweet treats for the ones we love, and since my love is a chocoholic, I get to try out a couple of new chocolate recipes every February. This month: a decadent Nutella pound cake that will make your sweetheart swoon.
This is a dense cake, so use the toothpick trick to see if it is baked completely. Resist the urge to cut into the cake right away and be sure to let it cool for at least
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Date
2/8/2012
MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN
I’m always on the lookout for vegetables with red pigments, a good sign of anthocyanins, those beneficial flavonoids that are known for antioxidant properties and are present in purple and red vegetables. When you cook the kale with the rice, the red in the kale dyes the rice pale pink (the kale goes to a kind of drab green). The first time I made it, without the red beans, the finished product reminded me of the way the rice
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Date
2/3/2012
Bonnie Rochman
Sugar poses enough health risks that it should be considered a controlled substance just like alcohol and tobacco, contend a team of researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
In an opinion piece called “The Toxic Truth About Sugar” that was published Feb. 1 in the journal Nature, Robert Lustig, Laura Schmidt and Claire Brindis argue that it’s a misnomer to consider sugar just “empty calories.” They
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Date
2/3/2012
Anna Archibald
Choosing the perfect dip for Super Bowl Sunday is as crucial as your team making it to the big game. OK, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but everyone knows a game-day celebration isn’t complete without the classic chips-and-dip combo. The problem is, store-bought dips can be laden with tons of unnecessary calories, so how about making your own healthy dips this year?
Julieta Ballesteros, Executive Chef at New York City hot
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Date
2/3/2012
YumSugar.com
With game day season in full swing, there are a multitude of reasons why it's time to dig deep and find some killer appetizers to pull out of your pocket. But this year, for various reasons (among them, health, budget, and more sustainable eating), there are sure to be at least a few partygoers who are passing on the poultry, meat, and seafood this year. Thankfully, we've got an array of vegetarian options so superb that no one
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Date
2/1/2012
Ani’s Raw Food Essentials
This recipe offers another great way to enjoy greens, and boy do I love dehydrated salad! As a matter of fact, that was exactly how I first discovered Kale Chips, back in Portland, OR, in 1995 or so. After a big catering gig, I had so much marinated kale salad remaining, it would have been a shame to throw it out. Usually, I feed leftovers to Kanga, my pooch, but too much kale’s been known to make her poot (stinky!). Instead,
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Date
2/1/2012
Tiffany Tse
When you're short on time, this simple and straightforward open-face burrito is ideal. Simply pile your favorite healthy ingredients, such as black beans and tomatoes, on top of a whole-wheat tortilla, then bake it in the oven. Almost zero cooking required!
Ingredients:
1 whole-wheat tortilla (look for one that's approximately 100-120 calories)
1/2 c. black beans or fat-free refried black beans
1/2 c. romaine and iceberg
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Date
2/1/2012
Tiffany Tse
This recipe calls for quite a few ingredients, but it's actually a snap to make. As long as you dice the veggies and whisk everything together, you can't go wrong.
Ingredients:
3 c. tomato juice
1 1/2 c. vegetable broth, chilled
1 tsp. hot sauce
1/2 tsp. celery salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 orange bell pepper, finely diced
1 English cucumber,
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Date
2/1/2012
This crispy chicken recipe gets an omega-3 boost from walnuts. Plus, the chicken fingers are great with the mustard dipping sauce.
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound chicken tenders, trimmed
1 1⁄2 teaspoons canola oil
1⁄2 cup whole-wheat panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
1⁄4 cup walnuts
2
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Date
2/1/2012
Samantha Bonizzi
Healthy eaters know that a quality breakfast sets the tone for the day’s meals.
A guaranteed way to start your day off right? Protein-packed eggs.
This breakfast superstar contains a nutrient called choline, a type of B Vitamin. An increase in choline intake improves nervous system function and cardiovascular health.
Eggs also promote weight loss (yes!). A trial study of 160 overweight people by university researchers
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Date
2/1/2012
Danielle Dufayet
What’s on your mind when you are at the gym? Are you worried about the economy, stewing over some past argument or watching the news about murders and terrorism? Bogged down with negative thinking, you may not be reaping all the benefits of your precious time and hard work. And you most certainly are not making your work out any easier.
Why not give your brain something positive to concentrate on while exercising? Not only
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Date
2/1/2012
Mary Clare Jalonick
WASHINGTON -- The White House has fully embraced one of eating's hottest trends – seasonal cooking with ingredients grown at home.
Presidential chef Cristeta Comerford credits the change in the food coming from the White House's kitchen to Michelle Obama's decision in 2009 to start a garden on the South Lawn as part of her Let's Move campaign to encourage kids to eat healthier.
Comerford acknowledges the White House menus
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Date
2/1/2012
Recipe: Star anise-ginger braised whole chicken
Chef Ming Tsai
Ingredients
4 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 large carrots, peeled and roll-cut into 1/2-inch pieces, or cut conventionally
2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 star anise
2 tablespoons minced ginger
1/2 cup naturally brewed soy sauce or naturally
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Date
1/20/2012
Un-cooked Pasta
Store uncooked, dry pasta in your cupboard for up to one year. Keep in a cool, dry place. Follow the "first-in, first-out" rule: Use up packages you've had the longest before opening new packages. images/faq_pasta_pile.gif
Cooked Pasta
Refrigerate cooked pasta in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days. You may add a little oil (1-2 tsp. for each pound of cooked pasta) to help keep it from sticking. Because
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Date
1/16/2012
Ingredients
1 (3 pound) whole chicken
4 carrots, halved
4 stalks celery, halved
1 large onion, halved
water to cover
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules (optional)
Directions
Put the chicken, carrots, celery and onion in a large soup pot and cover with cold water. Heat and simmer, uncovered, until the chicken meat falls off of the bones (skim off foam every so often).
Take everything out
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Date
1/16/2012
University of Maryland Medical Center
Melatonin
Overview:
Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain. It helps regulate other hormones and maintains the body's circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm is an internal 24-hour “clock” that plays a critical role in when we fall asleep and when we wake up. When it is dark, your body produces more melatonin; when it is light, the production of melatonin drops. Being exposed to bright lights in the
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Date
1/16/2012
Grandma's Knowledge
Home Remedies for Insomnia
Your energy level and mood just isn’t the same when you don’t achieve a good night’s sleep. Insomnia has a draining effect on the body and mind, which can affect your performance at the job, relationships with loved ones, and your overall health. The amount of sleep a person gets will vary depending on individual factors, but most adults require seven to eight hours per night. At some point in time,
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Date
1/7/2012
Kithe Brewster
For the first time ever, Duke Diet & Fitness is online to help you! Since 1969, the Duke Diet & Fitness Center has been helping people lose weight and lead healthier lives. Now the world-renowned center's experts are sharing the weight-loss strategies that have been effective for so many of their patients with people who can't make it to the residential program in Durham, North Carolina.
Duke Diet & Fitness Online is based
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Date
1/7/2012
celebrations
More Party Ideas
Crafts For Kids
Rainbow Theme Party
A fun craft to make with and play with! This play-doh recipe is a great idea for any kid's party and can be adapted to fit most any color theme.
*Adapted from FamilyFun.go.com - Makes 3 cups.
Supplies
2 cups white flour
2 cups water, tinted with food coloring (about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 teaspoons)
1 cup salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cream
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Date
1/5/2012
Momtastic Wholesome Baby Food.com
Avocado for Your Baby -Introducing Avocado Baby Food Recipes
Avocado makes a great first food for baby due to its texture and creaminess; an extra bonus is that avocado is full or "good" fats and has a high nutrient content!
The Goodness of Avocado for your baby:
Avocados are often called one of nature's perfect foods because they are said to contain everything a person needs to survive. A wonderful "good fat" food for
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Date
1/4/2012
The Food Network, and Iron Chef Cat Cora
Ingredients
• 8 chicken pieces (preferably 2 breasts, 2 thighs, 2 legs and 2 wings)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 cups cornflakes
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon ground sage
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place a rack in a roasting pan or on a baking sheet.
Rinse
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Date
1/2/2012
YumSugar.com
New Year's is my favorite time of year, and Champagne is my favorite drink. So it's no surprise that when I came across a recipe for Champagne cupcakes last week, I nearly jumped out of my seat with excitement. These cupcakes have Champagne in the batter, in the pastry cream filling, and in the buttercream frosting. How much more exciting can this dessert get?
There are quite a few steps involved in this recipe, but I was able
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Date
12/30/2011
By Real Simple Magazine
Do you always burn the garlic or turn pasta into a gummy mess? Learn how to avoid these all-too-common cooking mistakes.
Boiling Pasta in a Pot That's Too Small
Why it's bad: For starters, if you use long noodles, they might not fit unless you break them first. But regardless of the pasta's shape or size, it will probably end up sticky and gummy. "When you add pasta to a small amount of water, it lowers the
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Date
12/30/2011
MENU MUSINGS/Glamour.com
If you're looking a quick and super tasty pasta dish, this is definitely one to try. I made the pesto in the time it took to boil the noodles! I'm a huge fan of the roasted red bell peppers that come in the jar. They are healthy, beautiful, super delicious and a very versatile pantry item. For a side dish, the pasta is perfect. To make this a main dish, I added some rotisserie chicken - an ingredient you just about can't
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Date
12/30/2011
from RachelRay.com
Make our easy and delicious fudge wreath this season! It's the perfect treat to give friends and family during the holidays. Get the kids involved and make a few extra for last-minute gifts.
SERVINGS: 32
PREP: 5 min + chilling
INGREDIENTS:
Unsalted butter, softened
One 12-ounce package semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk (save the can)
1
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Date
12/20/2011
Susannah Chen/Yum Sugar.com
Pulling together a cheese platter for your next holiday soiree seems like an übereasy task — and it should be, if you know the few basic fundamentals of cheese pairing.
Take a few tips from Cathy Strange, cheese buyer from Whole Foods Market, before you stock up your party pantry, and you'll be sure to have a cheese plate that's as dynamic as your Christmas party conversation.
1. Your platter's only as solid as your cheese
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Date
12/20/2011
YumSugar.com
You know how the song goes, "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire . . ." Well, in this case, they're roasting in an oven, but the whole thing's still wonderfully romantic and festive. Grab a bunch of them while you can at the grocery store, because these seasonal treats are fleeting!
If you've never tried a chestnut, be sure to peel away the fuzzy inner skin just below the outer shell. Scoring the chestnuts generously prior to
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Date
12/16/2011
By Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD
Tofu
Vegan meals have been linked to a boost in calorie burning. That may be one reason why an Oxford University study of nearly 38,000 adults found that meat-eaters had the highest BMIs for their ages and vegans the lowest, with vegetarians and semi-vegetarians in between. Weight control aside, there's a lot of buzz about veganism these days, but even if you aren't interested in giving up meat, fish, and dairy completely, eating plant-based
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Date
12/16/2011
Photograph by Karl Juengel/Studio D
Ingredients
Kosher salt
1 10-ounce bag baby spinach
1 cup packed fresh basil
3/4 cup canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
6 ounces Neufchatel cream cheese
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained, squeezed dry and finely chopped
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2 or 3 dashes Worcestershire
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Date
12/12/2011
FitSugar.com
In order to lose a pound in seven days, you need to cut out or burn 3,500 calories in a week. That's 500 fewer calories a day. If you just can't squeeze in a workout, here's how you can cut those calories out of your diet, a little bit at a time.
*This is not a full day's meal plan, but rather examples of where you can cut calories in your daily diet.
Breakfast
1. Choose vanilla Greek yogurt (120 calories) instead of blueberry-flavored
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Date
11/30/2011
whiteonricecouple.com
The key to keeping this recipe creamy is to make sure the flame is low and to consistently stir the pot. The mac elbows need to be cooked slowly in the milk and any high heat will cause the milk to curl. Don’t leave the pot unattended.
Make sure you have both wet and dry measuring cups! Using the dry measuring cup to measure out the raw macaroni and wet cup for measuring out the liquid milk is crucial. There are volume differences
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Date
11/30/2011
FitSugar.com
This Thanksgiving I went a little overboard and am now feeling the urge to eat clean. Since most detox diets are usually calorie-deprivation diets in disguise, I steer clear of them, but I still think that there are natural ways to get your body back on track. Exercise, cutting out alcohol and refined sugars, and eating a healthy diet does wonders. A little extra help doesn't hurt either.
Here are ten healthy foods with natural
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Date
11/30/2011
Yum Sugar/Lauren Hendrickson
Post-Thanksgiving, it's always tough to figure out what to do with all of those leftovers. Rather than re-creating the same plate you had the day before, give a leftover Thanksgiving pizza pie a try! This turkey, pesto, and cranberry pizza is a hearty meal with plenty of savory and sweet flavors. I used a caramelized onion cranberry sauce but if you had just a plain cranberry on Turkey Day, quickly sauté some onions to mix in;
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Date
11/28/2011
By Kaitlin Madden
If there’s one time of year when it’s okay to loosen the reins on your diet a little bit, it’s during the holidays. There are only so many times you can turn down a gingerbread cookie before you’re going to give in, right? But a word of caution: Unless you want to spend the first three months of the New Year fighting the “I’m going to lose 20 lbs. this year” crowds for the stairmaster at the gym, it’s best to practice selective
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Date
11/28/2011
www.saveur.com
A good gravy — with its rich flavor and silky texture — is among the most delicious elements of a festive holiday meal. But you don't need a roasted turkey to get there: SAVEUR executive food editor Todd Coleman makes a completely vegetarian version that's caramelized, complex, and deeply savory — it's ideal on top of mashed potatoes or poured over Autumn Vegetable Patties.
What you'll need:
A large sauté pan
A mesh strainer
A
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Date
11/18/2011
Sushannah Chen/Yum Sugar
Thanksgiving may be a tradition we look forward to repeating every year, but no two turkey days are ever alike. While there are mainstays (an over-the-top feast, a serious selection of sides, and an attitude of gratitude) that will never go away, thanks to the ever-changing times, we're seeing a few new trends, too.
Here are a few themes we've seen everywhere this holiday.
• East- and South Asian-inspired birds. For something
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Date
11/16/2011
Sevimel
I love condiments! They take up an embarrassing amount of space in my refrigerator and pantry. It's a sickness really. But there are just so many to choose from, from so many cultures and with so many different flavors and colors! A good condiment can transform the most pedestrian, boring chicken breast, naked vegetable or sandwich into a sublime experience. One of the most versatile condiments in my opinion is pesto. Of
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Date
11/16/2011
SHAPE Magazine
Can't sleep? Try noshing on one of these tasty snacks and sleep better tonight!
1. Non-fat popcorn: The carbohydrates in nonfat popcorn help bring the amino acid tryptophan into your brain , where it's used to make a sleep-inducing neurotransmitter called serotonin. Since eating a heavy meal within two hours of bedtime can keep you awake, low-calorie popcorn (just 93 calories in three cups popped) is a great late-night
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Date
11/9/2011
From Anna Monette Roberts
Casseroles are the perfect, hearty meal for cold, dark winter nights. Especially during the crazy Holiday season, it's always good to have a casserole in the freezer for a homemade yet simple dinner option. King ranch chicken casseroles are a staple in Texan homes, so bring this tradition to your house as well.
Make cleanup a breeze by using disposable tin containers rather than glass or enameled cast iron. If you plan on
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Date
11/9/2011
FitSugar.com
Although I try to eat a well-balanced healthy diet, I often feel a little lacking in the veggie department — do you? Bland foods bore my palate and I find some veggies a little on the dull side. If the lack of flavor is your issue, here are some easy, clever ways to spruce up your veggies for snacks or mealtime.
Try a New Technique
If you normally eat your veggies raw, why not try steaming, blanching, roasting, sauteing,
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Date
10/31/2011
DailyCandy.com
Lore of Christina Tosi’s Crack Pie spread from downtown NYC across the nation like, well, its namesake narcotic. We expect her just-released cookbook, Momofuku Milk Bar, will have you hooked just as fast.
Cornflake Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies
Makes fifteen to twenty
Ingredients:
16 tbsp. (2 sticks) room-temperature butter
1¼ c. granulated sugar
2/3 c. light brown sugar, tightly packed
1 egg
½ tsp. vanilla
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Date
10/31/2011
lilSugar.com
my efforts to make eating fun and exciting for my girls have produced rather impressive palates for two little ones. They love Japanese food, Indian food, veggies, you name it.
One of my tried-and-true strategies for raising well-rounded eaters is to have my kids make some of their own choices in the kitchen. Letting them have a hand in the process gives them a sense of control and empowerment — and trust me, my girls are way
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Date
10/31/2011
Roasted Pumpkin and Pomegranate Salad:
3 cups pumpkin, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
6 cups mixed winter salad greens
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
8 tsp lightly toasted pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
Pumpkin Seed Oil Vinaigrette:
3 tbsp pure pumpkin seed oil
2 tbsp champagne vinegar
3 tbsp orange juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 small chopped shallot
1 tsp
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Date
10/31/2011
By: Leta Shy
Going on a juice cleanse, or drinking nothing but pressed juices extracted from fruits and vegetables, has been all the rage lately. The idea sounds like a good one — combat the effects of a wild night out or a life of indulgent eating with a few days or weeks of "detox" to rid your body of lurking toxins. Backed by celebrities and celebrity doctors alike, it's no wonder that drinking your diet has been gaining popularity. But
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Date
10/26/2011
Written by: Katie Sweeny
Emeril Lagasse's Mediterranean Quiche
About once a month or so, I like to make a quiche. Sometimes I'll bake my own pie crust, but other times, when I'm in a hurry, I'll use a pre-made one from the store. The thing I love about quiche is its timelessness. It can be enjoyed at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I've even eaten a cold slice as a snack in the afternoon! It's also a great way to use up old and leftover ingredients. This
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Date
10/26/2011
Shine.com
Chicken and Asparagus Pasta:
Whole wheat pasta is a great alternative to regular pasta because of its packed fiber content and complex carbohydrates. Add chicken and asparagus for a well-balanced meal full of protein, potassium, vitamin A and folate.
3 cups whole wheat pasta
12 asparagus spears
3 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
½ cup low sodium chicken broth
1 tbs. olive oil
¼ cup feta cheese
½ cup
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Date
10/24/2011
Written by: Susannah Chen, YumSugar.com
Do you belong to the camp of believers who are convinced Starbucks's coffee is way too strong? If so, there's a new blend for you.
Enter Starbucks Blonde, a new "super-premium light roast coffee." It was unveiled in New York today and will roll out in Starbucks stores, and as whole bean, roast, ground, Via, and K-Cup packs in supermarkets as well, come January 2012.
Perhaps weak coffee will take off just like low-alcohol
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Date
10/19/2011
YumSugar.com
One of the highlights of Halloween is the chance to carve pumpkins, and while the faces carved each year may change, what remains constant is the tasty snack enjoyed during and after the ritual: roasted pumpkin seeds! Serving up pepitas, as they're called in Spanish, is an incredibly easy process. All you need are the pumpkin seeds, an oven, and a cookie sheet. Keep reading to see how you do it.
• Instead of throwing the seeds
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Date
10/19/2011
By Mara Betsch, Prevention
Reduce wrinkles and look younger with your a.m. meal
!
There's more to getting healthy, glowing skin than buying the perfect anti-aging skincare products. "You can put on all the makeup and concealer in the world, but unless you're eating a diet full of beauty foods, your skin will not look its best," says Lisa Drayer, MA, RD, the author of The Beauty Diet.
Start your morning off right by whipping up these beauty-boosting
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Date
10/19/2011
Fall's the time to take advantage of spaghetti squash, which you'll find at peak season right now. Never tried cooking with spaghetti squash? Don't even be a little afraid: cooking with one is more intuitive than you'd think. And with a texture reminiscent of pasta, this vegetable is the perfect vehicle for a light olive oil and cheese dressing or any traditional pasta sauce. Watch the video to enjoy a "spaghetti" dish that's
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Date
10/14/2011
Ingredients:
4 eight ounce Salmon Fillets
3 tbsp. Maille Old Style Whole Grain Dijon mustard
4 tbsp. Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs
5 tbsp. Butter
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a shallow pan with aluminum foil.
2. Place salmon skin down on the foil. Spread a thin layer of mustard on the top of each fillet. Top with bread crumbs. Drizzle with melted butter.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes
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Date
10/10/2011
YumSugar.com
Chocolates are expensive for a reason: making them requires patience, precision, and undivided attention. But don't let that deter you! These dark chocolate clusters contain an easy-to-make honey-caramel recipe and simple method of tempering chocolate.
Learn how to make homemade salty chocolate pretzel clusters.
This chocolate pretzel cluster recipe offers straightforward instructions that will allow you to make homemade caramel
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Date
10/10/2011
from YumSugar.com
There's no better way to warm up to a new season than with the pumpkin spice latte, a comforting coffee drink that heralds the spices and ingredients of Fall. You'd be surprised to find out just how simple the hot beverage is to prepare at home. Watch the video to find out how to make it!
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Date
10/10/2011
• 4 Cups Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth
• 2lbs boned, skinned chicken thighs
• 2tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large white onion, finely chopped
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp each ground cumin, ground coriander, and dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ tsp. each ancho chile powder and cayenne
• 1 cup chopped ripe plum tomatoes (about 2 large)
• Or fire-roasted diced canned tomatoes
• 2tsp. orange
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Date
10/7/2011
written by: Anna Monette Roberts
www.lilsugar.com
Ginger has been used for centuries as an immune system booster, thanks to its antibacterial and antiviral properties. In addition, ginger helps alleviate indigestion and other stomach upsets. Warming and soothing, ginger can also help alleviate respiratory problems like coughs, bronchitis, and asthma. Especially during the upcoming flu season, keep your family healthy with these five kid-friendly preparations of ginger. Get the
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Date
10/7/2011
Millions of Americans suffer from hypertention each year. Hypertension is referred to as the "silent killer" because there are no clinical symptoms, and most times individuals are unaware they have it. Physical activity, weight reduction, and lowering salt and alcohol intake are crucial prevention strategies.
Adopting the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is a diet that incorporates more fiber, potassium,
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Date
9/29/2011
Recipe courtesy of America's Test Kitchen
Serves 4 to 6
When skimming the fat off the stock, we prefer to leave a little bit on the surface to enhance the soup’s flavor. The soup can be prepared through the end of step 2 and refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Store the chicken breasts in a zipper-lock bag with the air squeezed out and the stock in an airtight container.
Ingredients
Stock
1
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Date
9/29/2011
I am home today with my kids and I am getting ready to make on of my all time favorites. As I pulled out my cheesecake pan I figured I would share this with you guys. It is perfect for this time of year and a perfect "GO TO" for hosting parties or having to contribute to bake sales etc., It also works as a very thoughtful gift!
I would cook this every October when they celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving with good friends
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Date
9/27/2011
White Bean Chili
"Very simple to make, I serve with Cornbread!"
2 Cups Great Northern Beans
2 Cups Garbanzo Beans
2 Cups white corn
2 Medium White Onions, diced
2 Large Yellow Peppers, diced
4 Chicken breasts, diced (no skin or bone)
4 tablespoons cumin
32 ounces chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 Cup vinegar
1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
Put your white beans in cold water and soak for
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Date
9/23/2011
I love the idea of Chicken Salsa Ranch Wraps, a recipe that I discovered over at Kitchen Simplicity. This meal looks so delicious, plus it seems really easy to make, too.
Chicken Salsa Ranch Wraps
▪ 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into strips
▪ salt and pepper, to taste
▪ 1/2 cup salsa
▪ 1/4 ranch dressing
▪ tortillas
▪ shredded cheese, lettuce and sliced red bell peppers, to serve
1. Heat a skillet over medium high
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Date
8/10/2011
Do you feel hungry after working out and want to eat the right thing? This registered dietitian-approved snack won't undo all your hard work and (bonus!) will help you build lean muscles!
The ultimate post-workout snack?
Go for whole-wheat toast, peanut butter and a glass of milk, says Eating Well's Kerri-Ann Jennings, RD. "You can easily get in 20 grams of protein with 1 slice of whole-wheat toast (2.5 g), 1 tablespoon
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Date
8/5/2011
http://urbanfitnessoakland.com/blog
Here's another yummy recipe from our friends at The Urban Fitness Blog! Grilled Wild King Salmon, paired with Sweet corn Sugar Snap Pea Succotash, and Tomato Basil Relish. You can entertain any dinner party and this will be a hit! Try it out and let us know how it turns out!
-1.5 lb wild king salmon fillet (portioned into 4 pieces)
-2 ears corn (cut off cob)
-1/2 lb sugar snap peas (cleaned and sliced on bias)
-1/2 lb Haricot
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Date
8/5/2011
http://urbanfitnessoakland.com/blog
Pan Seared Chicken Breast with Wilted Arugula Salad, Raita, Red Curry Glaze.
This yummy chicken dish is a favorite from The Urban Fitness Blog, it's paired with a fresh Arugula Salad with an awesome glaze.
Ingredients
-3 lg chicken breasts(skin on)
-2 lg bunches arugula
-1/2 cup hazelnuts (rough chopped)
-2 lg shallot(sliced thin)
-1 cup greek yogurt
-1/2 cup cucumber (brunoise/small dice)
-1/2 cup red onoion (brunoise/small
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Date
7/27/2011
http://urbanfitnessoakland.com/blog
I hope you are keeping cool in this hot weather! Here is a healthy recipe from our friends over at Urban Fitness Oakland Blog for a Heirloom Tomato Cucumber Salad. It's effortless and doesn't require you to slave over a hot stove in this summer heat.
Ingredients
-4 lg heirloom Tomatoes (sliced discs)
-1/2 english cucumber (thin slices on mandolin)
-2 pcs fresh mozzarella
-1 bu Thai basil( rough chopped)
-1/2 red onion
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Date
7/21/2011
These sweet and savory beans are great for a summer BBQ. It takes some time to prepare but once they're done they will be a crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
2 pounds beans, either kidney or navy pea variety
8 (1-inch) cubes salt pork
1 Spanish onion, sliced
1 quart Bean Goop, recipe follows
Directions
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
Fill a stockpot with the beans and enough cold water to cover them. Bring the water to a boil
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Date
7/1/2011
-via bethenny.com
This fresh fruity cocktail is sure to be a crowd pleaser at your next get together!
Skinnygirl™ Black Eye
• 3 tablespoons clear rum
• 3 tablespoons club soda
• 1 tablespoon citrus liquor
• 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
Makes 1 serving.
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Date
6/21/2011
-via Bethenny.com
Ingredients
• 2 large mangoes, moderately ripe
• ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
• ½ medium cucumber seeded and peeled
• ½ cup minced fresh cilantro
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
Freshly ground salt and black pepper, to taste
Prep
Over a bowl, score mango halves on a diagonal, then score the other way, so the mango is in diced pieces and all juices are captured. With a spoon scoop out the mango dices into the bowl. Combine
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Date
6/21/2011