By MELISSA D’ARABIAN , Associated Press The healthy noodle market is booming, thanks to low-carb fans, and so it’s no surprise that kelp noodles, which used to be a specialty-store item only, […]
Give your tabbouleh a face-lift by adding fava beans (recipe)
By MELISSA D’ARABIAN , Associated Press Beans are an inexpensive and lean source of protein, fiber and micronutrients. But it’s easy to fall into a bean rut. White beans, black beans, garbanzo […]
Serve Salmon with Pepperoncini Lemon Sauce (recipe)
By SARA MOULTON , Associated Press Throughout New England, the traditional entree of choice for dinner on the Fourth of July was salmon served with a side of peas. This happy pairing […]
Use your noodle! (Recipes)
By Emily Ryan, The Mercury Want to eat more veggies? Noodle around with spiralized sweet potato, squash, beets, carrots and more. Better yet, pair them with spring flavors for a tasty lunch, […]
Recipe: This sweet potato and carrot dish sparkles with vinaigrette
By Melissa d’Arabian, Associated Press Starchy sides are a mainstay of the classic American dinner. It’s easy to get complacent and rely on a trusty, if unimaginative, rotation of mealtime regulars: rice, […]
COOKING ON DEADLINE: Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad
By Katie Workman, Associated Press I think this is (possibly) the best Brussels sprouts recipe I have ever made. They are roasted and then tossed while still warm with an assertive dressing […]
Here’s why squash needs to be on our Thanksgiving tables
By The Culinary Institute of America Squash is as American as apple pie, so why isn’t this delicious, healthy, and versatile ingredient as prominent at our Thanksgiving tables? There are so many […]
A wild rice side dish that complements any meat or fish
By Melissa d’Arabian, Associated Press We all have our favorite winter dishes and mine is stuffing — or dressing, technically, since I don’t stuff it in a turkey. The classic flavors lull […]
With this cauliflower puree, you won’t miss mashed potatoes
By Melissa d’Arabian, Associated Press Cauliflower entered the healthy food scene with a bang a few years ago as clever solution to our low-carb-seeking starch-loving woes. And with good reason: Cauliflower is […]
Vote greens!
By Emily Ryan, The Mercury This Tuesday, cast your vote for “The Greens Party” and elect to eat more leafy greens. The first candidate: Swiss chard. Savor it in a creamy Parmesan […]