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Mother's Day

Sunday Dinner: Roasted Chicken With Green Beans

If you didn't have time to make your mother a relaxed brunch this morning, use the rest of the day to whip up an easy feast for dinner.

If you didn't have time to make your mother a relaxed brunch this morning, use the rest of the day to whip up an easy feast for dinner.

Tonight, serve something comforting, uncomplicated, and crowd-pleasing — just like she used to make. An elegant roast chicken, marinated in lemons and garlic, served alongside a medley of green beans and potatoes is perfect.

For added flavor and succulence, select bone-in, skin-on chicken breast that's been humanely raised. Get the classic mom-pleaser and read more.

recipes

Jamie Oliver's Simple Salmon Supper

The last episode of Jamie Oliver's reality TV series Food Revolution just aired on Friday.

The last episode of Jamie Oliver's reality TV series Food Revolution just aired on Friday. I have been loving it and thought it was time to try a recipe from his latest cookbook: a scrumptious-sounding salmon dish topped with pesto. Now that Spring is in full force, I am addicted to making pestos and had a spinach and sunflower pesto in the fridge. The salmon and green beans only take about 15 minutes to cook in an aluminum packet with minimal prep beforehand. While it bakes, the pesto flavor melts into both the moist salmon and perfectly cooked green beans. Of course, if you didn't have the time to make your own pesto, store-bought would work just the same. To add this simple supper to your dinner rotation, keep reading for the recipe.

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Battle of the Baby Weight: LilSugar's Green Bean Recipe!

Eating healthy can be hard for moms who have picky kids to feed.


Eating healthy can be hard for moms who have picky kids to feed. So today (as part of the Get Fit for 2010 challenge) I'm sharing one of my favorite healthy family recipes for Asian inspired green beans. It's low in fat, high in fiber, and dairy-free making it perfect for vegetarians and those with diet restrictions. Serve it to your children with a side of steamed rice or noodles.

It's a new year, and I want my old body back! Inspired by FitSugar's health challenge, I'll spend the next 10 months hitting the gym to burn the baby fat. If you're a mom who wants to bid your postpartum baggage good-bye too, set a goal, and join the Get Fit For 2010 community group for support!

To get see the rest of these mouthwatering pics and to get the recipe, read more

fast and easy

Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken Pumpkin Stew

Celebrate the flavors of Fall by making this quick-cooking stew.

Celebrate the flavors of Fall by making this quick-cooking stew. Seared chicken is simmered with broth, chunks of pumpkin, red peppers, and green beans. The thick sauce is seasoned with paprika and creamy peanut butter, resulting in a stew that is satisfyingly scrumptious.

Don't hesitate to modify the recipe: white beans can replace the green beans, onions would be as delicious as red peppers, and butternut squash works if you can't find a sugar pumpkin. To serve this piping hot stew to your family tonight, get the recipe and read more

salads

Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken Salad Piccata

Traditionally, a piccata consists of floured meat cutlets that are quickly sauteed and served with a simple sauce made from pan drippings and lemon juice.

Traditionally, a piccata consists of floured meat cutlets that are quickly sauteed and served with a simple sauce made from pan drippings and lemon juice. This recipe employs boneless skinless chicken breasts to make the piccata. Instead of placing the cooked chicken on a bed of pasta, it's set atop a mixture of red potatoes and green beans, with the sauce acting as a dressing for the vegetables. This affordable meal is a delicious variation on a crowd-pleasing classic, so be sure to get the recipe.

salads

Fast & Easy Dinner: String Bean, Arugula, and Pasta Salad

Tonight go green with this substantial vegetarian pasta salad.

Tonight go green with this substantial vegetarian pasta salad. It's not only full of green vegetables, but it conserves energy by only boiling one pot of water.

The recipe highlights the fresh flavor and crunchy snap of green beans. The peppery bite of arugula and the salty tang of parmesan cheese play supporting roles. A simple lemon vinaigrette combines everything together.

Serve this delightful pasta on its own, as a side dish, or pack for a picnic. Check out the uncomplicated recipe when you read more

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Fast & Easy Dinner: Artichoke Pizzas With Green Beans

Certain leftovers are an excellent topping for pizza, while other leftovers are an outstanding pizza crust.

Certain leftovers are an excellent topping for pizza, while other leftovers are an outstanding pizza crust. Take pita breads, for example. Whenever I have a couple random pitas lying around, I use them to make pizza.

When broiled, the crust becomes crispy and wildly crunchy. This recipe tops the pita with roasted red peppers, marinated artichokes, and grated cheddar cheese, but incorporate whatever vegetables and cheese you have in your pantry. Green beans tossed with fresh lemon juice taste excellent on the side. To look at this easily adaptable vegetarian recipe, read more

grilling

Fast & Easy Dinner: Chimichurri Chicken

Take a trip to the the streets of Buenos Aires with this quick grilled meal.

Take a trip to the the streets of Buenos Aires with this quick grilled meal. Chimichurri is a wildly popular herb and oil condiment native to South America. Argentinians enjoy the simple sauce on everything from steak to grilled cheese. Here, it tops succulent charred chicken. The dish is finished off with green beans — they provide a snappy crunch — and fresh lemon juice adds a delightful tartness. To tantalize your taste buds with this uncomplicated yet rewarding meal, read more

fast and easy

Fast & Easy Dinner: Spring Fish in Parchment

I love the French cooking technique en papillote.

I love the French cooking technique en papillote. It's a simple, healthy, and quick way to make a fish dinner. I also enjoy opening the parchment paper package at the dinner table!

This version combines lots of vegetables — tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, carrots, and garlic — with plump, succulent sea bass. White wine and tangy olive tapenade further season the moist fish.

For the virtually effortless recipe to this delicious dish, read more

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Fast & Easy Dinner: Lime-Steamed Salmon

In an attempt to improve his eating habits, my father recently purchased a steamer.

In an attempt to improve his eating habits, my father recently purchased a steamer. Naturally, he asked me for some healthy and delicious recipes that feature steamed ingredients. Well, Dad: this one's for you.

Lime slices and crisp green beans act as a bed for plump salmon fillets. Fresh ginger and lime zest combine to make a fragrant sauce for the salmon. For a complete meal serve with brown rice. To check out the recipe, read more