Sugar Editorial Picks
May 11, 2009 -
Last night, you went the healthful route with sesame chicken, vegetables, and soba noodles; tonight, jazz things up with a meal that's the ultimate in comfort food. Take leftover boneless, skinless chicken breasts and turn them into something craveworthy when you drizzle them with a gouda cheese pan gravy and serve them alongside creamy smashed potatoes that are studded with broccoli florets. Get this crowd-pleasing recipe — that's ready in only half an hour — when you read more
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Jan 29, 2009 -
Looking for a hearty and delicious vegetarian-friendly recipe to serve at a Super Bowl party? Look no further than this open-faced sandwich. Although the ingredients are simple, the final dish is superbly balanced in flavor.
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Nov 25, 2008 -
Tonight, make this rich, comforting classic for your family's dinner. Thinly sliced beef is seared with a pan-sauce of tomato paste, beef broth, and Worcestershire, making a meal that is flavorful and filling. Passing the sour cream horseradish mixture around the table lets everyone control the amount of creaminess in their stroganoff.
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Nov 18, 2008 -
Many people think that serving your family a classic, delicious Thanksgiving requires days of work in the kitchen. However, with a little culinary savviness, one can make a complete meal in a couple of hours. Pick up store-bought snacks to tide over your crowd until turkey time.
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Oct 16, 2008 -
If you're not already a big stir-fry fan, you should consider adding it to your meal circuit: in addition to being healthy and nutritious, stir-fries are also incredibly quick.
This tofu and broccoli version, with its firm tofu, is ideal for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, as the protein has a meaty flavor and substantial texture.
To get dinner on the table in no time, read more
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Sep 30, 2008 -
Although broccoli can be found year-round, it's actually in season during the Fall. Take advantage of the crisp, green vegetable with this upscale variation of the classic broccoli and cheddar combination.
The delicious and well-seasoned puree makes for a healthy yet comforting meal.
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Sep 10, 2008 -
Broccoli rabe
Also known as broccoli raab, broccoletti, and rapini, this cabbage relative has small florets with leaves that resemble those of kale. Known for its bitter flavor, broccoli rabe is often blanched to tone down the bitterness, then sautéed with garlic and olive oil or lemon and red pepper flakes and mixed into pastas, pizzas, and other dishes. It is common in southern Italian cuisine and has gained popularity in restaurants across the US.
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Jun 24, 2008 -
When a recipe calls for a canned sauce make the sauce your own by adding fresh herbs, savory spices, or grated cheese.
In this dish a refrigerated container of light Alfredo sauce is jazzed up with lemon zest and several grinds of black pepper. Served over seared chicken breasts and sautéed vegetables, it makes for a delicious and crowd pleasing meal.
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May 03, 2008 -
For some reason, I never seem to buy broccoli. It's not that I don't like it, it's that I never seem to purchase it. However, I've decided to hunt down some new recipes that will force me to eat more broccoli.
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Apr 18, 2008 -
I love everything about creamy, decadent pasta sauces. However, I know they're incredibly unhealthy. That's why I enjoy making lighter versions like this low-fat fettuccine Alfredo.
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