Grill This: Romaine Salad


Updated 08/10/11 5:09 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Grilled Romaine Salad Recipe

Although I've seen recipes where a leafy head of romaine is placed on the grill, I had never tried the technique until last weekend. I'm not sure why I was turned off by the thought of grilled romaine, but let me assure you I'm a grilled-lettuce convert now that I've eaten it. This salad is amazing! The grill chars some of the leaves until crisp while others are in different stages of wilt. Let Read more

Lettuce Be Careful: E. Coli Outbreak Prompts Romaine Recall


Updated 05/12/10 3:19 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 2 comments

E. Coli Outbreak Prompts Multi-State Lettuce Recall

Here's a pretty convincing argument in favor of washing bagged greens. An E. coli lettuce outbreak has sickened at least 19 people, hospitalized 12, and left three people gravely ill. Freshway Foods and Imperial Sysco brands are recalling romaine lettuce in at least 23 states east of the Mississippi. The romaine has also been sold in salad bars and delis in stores like Kroger, Giant Eagle, Ingles Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Steak and Potato Salad


Updated 02/08/12 10:48 AM · Posted by partysugar · 2 comments

Fast & Easy Steakhouse Dinner Menu

Tonight serve your loved ones a meal inspired by the classic steakhouse dinner of meat, potatoes, and wedge salad. The potatoes are roasted in the oven, while the ribeye steaks are seared on the grill. A quick but wildly flavorful salsa verde (a mixture of chives, capers, oregano, thyme, and garlic) coats the cooked and crispy potatoes. Serving the potatoes and steak on a bed of crunchy romaine Read more

Monday's Leftovers: Crispy Chicken Cutlets & Romaine Salad


Updated 02/08/12 10:48 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Monday's Leftovers: Crispy Chicken Cutlets & Romaine Salad

A hectic start to the week might mean you don't have too much time to spare when it comes to dinner. Not to worry: You can still make a crowd-pleasing dinner in less time than it takes to pick up takeout. Make use of leftover chicken cutlets, which are so thin they'll cook in mere minutes. Cornmeal makes a quick, nutritious crust with a satisfying crunch. On the side, take a second to whisk Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Crispy Chopped Chicken Salad


Updated 02/08/12 10:48 AM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

Fast & Easy Dinner: Crispy Chopped Chicken Salad

Looking for a satisfying yet healthy way to jump-start the weekend? Consider this salad: it includes everything but the kitchen sink! Not your grandma's chicken salad, this vegetable-filled variation has crispy prosciutto, tangy blue cheese, and a refreshing lemon vinaigrette. Don't hesitate to make this recipe your own by substituting in different veggies or another type of cheese. To get the Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Grilled Shrimp and Romaine


Updated 02/08/12 10:48 AM · Posted by partysugar · 2 comments

Fast & Easy Dinner: Grilled Shrimp and Romaine

One of my favorite tapas dishes to have in Spain is grilled lettuce drizzled with olive oil. I was excited when I found this recipe because it takes that concept and turns it into a complete meal by adding grilled shrimp and grated Parmesan cheese. To make it more authentically Spanish, I'll toss minced garlic in with the oil that's used to coat the shrimp and romaine. Serve with crusty bread Read more

Come Party With Me: Memorial Day — Menu


Updated 05/19/09 10:08 PM · Posted by partysugar · 6 comments

Come Party With Me: Memorial Day — Menu

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of Summer, so to celebrate, round up a group of friends and host a casual but cozy barbecue. Begin the fun with fingerlicking good grilled clams and garlic butter. Next move on to an easy dinner menu of the American favorite — steak and potatoes — made sophisticated by the smoky flavor of the grill. Mexican spice-rubbed steak with lime butter is an eye Read more

Leafy Green Breakdown


Updated 10/07/09 6:40 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 23 comments

Leafy Green Breakdown

When it is hot outside, I crave crisp, cooling salads. All those veggies and greens are refreshing and delicious, and since since they're in season you can find an amazing variety this time of year. This got me thinking about leafy greens and whether there is a huge difference nutritionally between them. I know dark green spinach is much healthier than light-colored iceberg lettuce, but how Read more

Foodie Friday Link Time: Turn Your Pita Into a Healthy Quesadilla


Updated 05/07/12 7:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Quesadilla Recipe Using Pita Bread

Turn your pita into a healthy quesadilla — Vegetarian Times Flat-belly foods that will actually help you prep for bikini season — Fitness Skip the romaine and amp up your salad with these greens — Health Snack smart and try these low-calorie yet filling foods — Shape Too much salt! What it takes to redefine a low-sodium diet — HuffPost Healthy Living How cleansing can become a food Read more

A Reader Recipe: Eat Your Colors Vegetable Salad With Strawberry Water


Updated 05/31/11 12:16 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Romaine Salad With Snow Peas, Roasted Red Peppers, and Candied Walnuts

Nothing beats a salad when it's warm outside! FitSugar reader CarCarDawn posted this recipe in our Healthy Recipe group — a crunchy and refreshing salad with roasted red peppers, snow peas, and crunchy walnuts. Colorful meals are nutritional meals! This salad can be made with any number of seasonal vegetables and optional additions. Learn how to make the salad (and strawberry-coconut water) Read more