Do You Lie Back And Think Of…? (Part 2) – Tips for refocusing

When distracting thoughts cause anxiety Of course, when non-erotic thoughts actually prevent you from enjoying sex, or prove difficult to brush off, you may need to analyze them closely. The Archives of Sexual Behav study suggests that the anxiety caused by these thoughts – and not the thoughts themselves – can lead to some sexual … Read more

Pork Chops Marsala

230 calories per serving Total time 25 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 4 boneless pork loin chops, ½ inches thick (4 oz. each), trimmed of fat Salt and pepper 3 tsp. olive oil 1 package (10 oz.) sliced cremini or white mushrooms 1 large shallot, chopped ½ tsp. dried thyme or 114 tsp. fresh thyme … Read more

Key Lime Pie

235 calories per serving Total time 20 minutes plus chilling Makes 10 Servings 1¼ cups low-fat graham cracker crumbs 4 Tbsp. trans fat-free vegetable oil spread (60% to 70% oil) 1 Tbsp. sugar 1/8 tsp. salt 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 22 Key limes or 4 to 5 regular limes 1 can (14 oz.) fat-free sweetened … Read more

Chicken Saltimbocca – “Jumps in the mouth”

295 calories per serving Active time 10 minutes Total time 30 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 4 thin slices prosciutto (2 oz.) 1 chunk (2 oz.) Gorgonzola cheese, cut into thin slices 4 medium skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves (1½ lb. total) 2 tsp. olive oil ½ cup dry white wine 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice … Read more

Chicken Pot Pies

286 calories per pot pie Active time 12 minutes Total time 30 minutes, plus standing Makes 5 Main-Dish Servings 1 cup fat-free half-and-half 1 cup fat-free chicken broth 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. poultry seasoning 2 cups roasted, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces 1 package (10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed 4 … Read more

Eating By Numbers : Percentage nutrient reference values

Food labels can stump even the smartest eater. Here’s our cheat sheet for the back of the box. Remember when surprises in your food used to be fun? A temporary tattoo. A neon-orange whistle. A spoon that changed colour when dipped in milk. These days though, a surprise in a box isn’t always a good … Read more

What’s in Our Seven-Layer Dip?

100 calories per serving From Good Housekeeping Total time 25 minutes Makes 12 Appetizer Servings 1 lb. plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped 1 green onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped ½ jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice Salt and pepper 1 tsp. canola oil 1 small … Read more

How to Make Spaghetti Bolognese

You can make the best-ever Spaghetti Bolognese you’ve ever tasted 400 calories per serving Active time 25 minutes Total time 40 minutes Makes 6 Main-Dish Servings Salt and pepper 12 oz. spaghetti or linguine 3 tsp. olive oil 1 lb. ground chicken breast 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 medium celery stalks, chopped 1 large onion … Read more

How to Make Beef Burgundy

The traditional beef bourguignon recipe iseasy to make and it has a wonderful taste on a fall or winter day. 330 calories per serving Active time 25 minutes Total time 2 hours 15 minutes Makes 8 Main-Dish Servings 1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 lb. boneless beef chuck, trimmed of fat and cut into 1½-inch chunks … Read more

Chicken & Dumplings Recipe

385 calories per serving From Good Housekeeping Active time 30 minutes Total time 45 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 1 ¼ lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks Salt and pepper 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 4 large carrots, thinly sliced 3 large celery stalks, thinly sliced 1 medium onion (6 to 8 oz.), … Read more

Beef Taco Salad

Taco sald recipe with brown ground beef, tomatoes, tortilla chips, cheese, avocado, sour cream 380 calories per serving Total time 30 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 14 oz. lean (90%) ground beef 1½ tsp. chili powder ¾ cup salsa 1 bag (10 oz.) chopped romaine lettuce 2 cups baked tortilla chips 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat … Read more

Santa Fe Enchiladas

235 calories per serving Active time 30 minutes Total time 45 minutes plus standing Makes 6 Main-Dish Servings Nonstick olive oil cooking spray 12 oz. Portobello mushroom caps, cut into ½-inch slices 1 large red bell pepper, halved, seeded, and cut into thin strips 1 bunch green onions, sliced 3 plum tomatoes, diced 1 chipotle … Read more

Old-Fashioned Meatloaf

230 calories per serving Active time 20 minutes Total time 1 hour 20 minutes Makes 8 Main-Dish Servings 1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 medium celery stalks, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 lb. lean ground turkey ¾ cup fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs (from 1½ slices bread) 1/3 cup fat-free … Read more

Green Bean Casserole

95 calories per serving Active time 30 minutes Total time 45 minutes 1.    Preheat oven to 425°F. Line large baking sheet with foil; coat with nonstick olive oil cooking spray. In bowl, toss 1 large onion (12 ounces), cut into ½-inch-thick slices and separated into rings, with 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1/8 teaspoon salt. … Read more

Easy Shrimp & Grits

360 calories per serving Active time 25 minutes Total time 30 minutes Makes 5 Main-Dish Servings 21/3 cups whole milk Salt and pepper 1 cup quick-cooking grits (not instant) 6 slices bacon, chopped 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 lb. frozen shelled … Read more

Air: Baking’s Key Variable – Chemical Leaveners (part 4) – Baking Soda – A Mean Chocolate Chip Cookie

Meg Hourihan’s Mean Chocolate Chip Cookies Meg Hourihan co-founded the company that created Blogger.com, one of the Internet’s first blogging platforms. Tell me about yourself and what you do with food. I started cooking, mostly baking, making very elaborate cakes, when I was eight or nine. I always liked cooking and technology, and went back … Read more

New York-Style Cheesecake

255 calories per serving Active time 20 minutes Total time 1 hour 25 minutes plus cooling and chilling Makes 16 Servings ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs 2 Tbsp. trans fat-free vegetable oil spread, melted 3 packages (8 oz. each) reduced- fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel) 1 cup sugar 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1½ pints fat-free sour cream … Read more

Lasagna With Turkey Meatballs

356 calories per serving Active time 30 minutes Total time 1 hour 30 minutes Makes 8 Main-Dish Servings 1 jar (26 oz.) fat-free tomato-basil sauce 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes in juice, drained 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 container (16 oz.) low-fat cottage cheese 4 oz. part-skim mozzarella cheese, finely shredded 6 Tbsp. freshly … Read more

Cream Puffs With Dark-Chocolate Sauce

265 calories per serving Active time 15 minutes Total time 55 minutes plus cooling Makes 10 Servings 6 Tbsp. butter or margarine ¼ tsp. salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 large eggs 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate ½ cup half-and-half or light cream 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 quart light vanilla ice cream 1.    Preheat oven to … Read more