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healthy recipes May 22, 2013

Soba Good: Noodle Salad With Ginger Peanut Dressing

If you haven't worked with soba yet, it's time to acquaint yourself these protein- and fiber-filled, gluten-free buckwheat noodles.

by Lizzie Fuhr

If you haven't worked with soba yet, it's time to acquaint yourself these protein- and fiber-filled, gluten-free buckwheat noodles. They help bulk up many salad and soup recipes, but they also stand strong on their own. Treat your tastebuds to this Thai-inspired salad, perfect for warmer weather. Smooth and tangy ginger peanut dressing complements the chewy noodles and crisp veggies. This is one recipe you'll love having for leftovers the next day, since the flavors develop with time. Keep reading for this quick and satisfying gluten-free recipe.

recipes May 22, 2013

Weeknight Winner: Spicy Garlic Kale With Poached Eggs

Simple, spicy, and satisfying, this weeknight-friendly kale and egg dish is just the sort of fodder I eat on an average night in.

by Nicole Perry

Simple, spicy, and satisfying, this weeknight-friendly kale and egg dish is just the sort of fodder I eat on an average night in. Sure, it's fun to fuss around prepping a more involved meal whose effort is worth the while, but when it comes to everyday dinners, I, like many, prioritize speed, relative wholesomeness, and a large payoff for relatively little effort. This recipe ticks all three boxes.

Even better, this versatile vegetarian option can serve dual duty. Here, gussied up with a couple poached eggs and a slab of hearty toast, it's a well-rounded meal in its own right. Omit the eggs and toast and it's a stellar side, perfect for pairing with roast chicken, steak, and the like.

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recipes May 22, 2013

Kid-Friendly Chicken and Broccoli Cheddar Casserole

This is the ultimate comfort food for your hungry kids!

by Amanda Haas

This is the ultimate comfort food for your hungry kids! A lightened-up version of the classic Chicken Divan, this dish is loaded with cheesy, creamy goodness. It's perfect served over rice to soak up all of the sauce. Keep reading for the recipe!

POPSUGAR Food May 22, 2013

Bring a Taste of the Taqueria Home With Homemade Salsa Verde

Bring a taste of the taqueria home with our recipe for salsa verde, a tangy tomatillo-based dip that's a perfect pairing for everything from chips to tacos and burritos.

by Brandi Milloy

Bring a taste of the taqueria home with our recipe for salsa verde, a tangy tomatillo-based dip that's a perfect pairing for everything from chips to tacos and burritos. Little more separates you from this smoky-spicy Mexican-fare favorite than a minimum of prep work and a blitz in the food processor, so what are you waiting for? Watch the video and get the easy recipe.

recipes May 21, 2013

Chili-Glazed Salmon With Bok Choy

From Simple Weeknight Favorites by the editors of America's Test KitchenChili-Glazed Salmon With Bok ChoyRecipe NotesWhy this recipe works: This foolproof recipe brings pan-seared salmon, a restaurant favorite for its irresistible crust and rich flavor, home.

by America's Test Kitchen

From Simple Weeknight Favorites by the editors of America's Test Kitchen

Chili-Glazed Salmon With Bok Choy

Recipe Notes

Why this recipe works: This foolproof recipe brings pan-seared salmon, a restaurant favorite for its irresistible crust and rich flavor, home. We match it with an Asian-inspired glaze and bok choy for a complete meal, which we make using a single skillet. After whisking together our glaze, we brown the bok choy to deepen its flavor and add visual appeal, then set it aside and cook the salmon. Next the glaze goes into the pan and coats the fish. Returning the bok choy to the skillet after setting the fish aside to rest quickly cooks it through and coats it with the remaining sauce. If using farmed salmon, which is fattier than wild, you will likely have to discard excess rendered fat from the pan before making the sauce.

Ingredients

1/4 cup Asian sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 heads baby bok choy (4 ounces each), halved lengthwise
4 (6- to 8-ounce) skinless salmon fillets, 1 1/4 inches thick
Salt and pepper
Lime wedges

Directions

Whisk chili sauce, fish sauce, ginger, and cornstarch together in small bowl. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until shimmering. Cook bok choy, cut side down,until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.Turn and continue to cook until lightly browned on second side, about 1 minute. Transfer to platter.
Pat salmon dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to now-empty skillet and heat over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook salmon until browned on both sides and center is still translucent when checked with tip of paring knife and fish registers 125 degrees (for medium-rare), 3 to 4 minutes per side. Pour off any rendered fat in skillet. Add chili sauce mixture to skillet with salmon and flip fish once or twice to coat. Transfer fish to platter.
Add bok choy to skillet with glaze and stir until coated. Serve with salmon and lime wedges.

Serves 4.

healthy living May 21, 2013

Paleo Perfect: Cauliflower "Rice" Stir-Fry

Paleo dieters craving a big bowl of stir-fry will find delicious comfort in this fresh, bright, and satisfying cauliflower "rice" recipe.

by Lizzie Fuhr

Paleo dieters craving a big bowl of stir-fry will find delicious comfort in this fresh, bright, and satisfying cauliflower "rice" recipe. Beyond being a Paleo-friendly offering, this grain-free stir-fry has zero cholesterol, is low in sodium, and offers your entire daily recommended intake of vitamin A and vitamin C in just one meal. While this recipe requires a decent amount of chopping in the kitchen, once the prep is done, the cook time is under 15 minutes — just trust me on this one, the healthy result is well worth the effort.

Keep reading for your new favorite Paleo recipe.

Cooking Basics May 21, 2013

7 Tips For a Stunning Fruit Salad

If you think a fruit salad just involves chopping up a bunch of fruit into a bowl, think again!

by Brandi Milloy

If you think a fruit salad just involves chopping up a bunch of fruit into a bowl, think again! Make a stunning fruit salad by prepping and seasoning the fruit as shown in the video. Following these tips will illustrate the difference between a decent and absolutely delectable fruit salad.

healthy living May 21, 2013

Bu-Bye, Butter! 5 Ways to Veganize Desserts

There's nothing like biting into a homemade cookie right out of the oven, but all the butter, eggs, and cream add fat, cholesterol, and calories to your diet.

by Jenny Sugar

There's nothing like biting into a homemade cookie right out of the oven, but all the butter, eggs, and cream add fat, cholesterol, and calories to your diet. If you can omit those ingredients and make your recipes vegan, you'll be doing your heart and your waistline a favor. Don't want to compromise on flavor? Of course, you don't. Here are five easy ways to veganize basic desserts so your butter-loving self will hardly notice the difference.

For eggs: You probably remember making volcanoes when you were a kid using baking soda and vinegar. That amazing foaming reaction can offer the same binding qualities as an egg. For every egg, use one tablespoon of vinegar along with one teaspoon of baking soda. This egg replacer works best in cakes, cookies, muffins, and quick breads. If you want more fiber in your baked good, make flax eggs by mixing two and a half teaspoons flax meal and three tablespoons of water.
For butter: Instead of fat-and-cholesterol-filled butter or shortening, choose either avocado, banana, or prune puree. Whatever the amount of butter the recipe calls for, use half fruit puree and half Earth Balance margarine. Try it in cookie, cake, and quick bread recipes.
For milk or yogurt: This substitution is a cinch since soy, almond, and coconut milk taste like dairy milk. Choose vanilla-flavored for an even sweeter treat. The same goes for recipes that call for yogurt or sour cream. Just replace those ingredients with either soy or coconut milk yogurt. And tofutti cream cheese is made with soy but tastes so much like regular cream cheese that it makes a perfect vegan substitute.
For buttermilk: Mix one cup of soy or almond milk with one tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar and let stand for five to 10 minutes.
For chocolate: Semisweet chocolate chips aren't vegan, but what's a chocolate chip cookie without them? Go for dark chocolate chips instead, like the ones used in these Vegan Samoas. Just be sure to read the label since some brands contain milk. Add a little espresso powder for a richer chocolaty flavor.

recipes May 21, 2013

A Tangy 6-Bean Salad Perfect For Picnics

Do you, like me, equate sun-filled May days with outdoor eating and drinking?

by Susannah Chen

Do you, like me, equate sun-filled May days with outdoor eating and drinking? If so, then you'll spring for this speedy, supersimple, no-cook bean salad.

Macaroni and potato salads may get most of the love, but I'd argue the unsung hero of the picnic is actually the bean salad: it's light, full of wholesome ingredients, and satisfying. This six-bean version in particular boasts a symphony of flavors; it's sweet, savory, tangy, a little bit spicy, and bright (thanks to the addition of fresh dill). Best of all, it's free of any cream or mayonnaise, so you'll never have to worry about it baking in the Summer sun.

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healthy living May 20, 2013

Low-Calorie, Big Portions: Red Pepper and Lentil Bake

High in vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber, red bell peppers make a perfect accompaniment to protein-rich lentils in this low-calorie recipe.

by Leta Shy

High in vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber, red bell peppers make a perfect accompaniment to protein-rich lentils in this low-calorie recipe. Even better news? You'll be surprised at how large an under-250-calorie portion of this cheesy red pepper and lentil bake really is. Make a batch of this dish ahead of time and reheat throughout the week for a quick evening meal.

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