Pork Chops Stuffed with Cheddar Cheese and Poblano Peppers Brined pork chops are a good example of wet brining. This is also one of those dishes that’s both tasty and easy. In a container, mix 2 tablespoons (60g) salt with 4 cups (1 liter) of cold water. Stir to dissolve salt. Place 2 to 4 … Read more
Bake until golden brown and bubbling around edges 374 calories per serving Active time 30 minutes Total time 1 hour Makes 6 Main-Dish Servings 8 oz. whole wheat spaghetti, angel hair, or linguine, broken into 2-inch pieces Nonstick cooking spray 1 lb. turkey or chicken cutlets Kosher salt and black pepper 1 medium onion, chopped … Read more
Before getting into modern industrial chemicals—chemicals that began to routinely appear in food only after World War II—let’s take a look at some traditional food additives and the chemicals and chemistry behind them: salt (sodium chloride), sugar (sucrose), acids and bases (citric acid, lye), and alcohol (ethanol). 1. Salt Ahh, salt: responsible for the salvation … Read more
Eat your way to better health with these flavorsome dishes. When you grow up on a garlic farm, your feelings for the so-called ‘stinking rose’ can go either way. For Natasha Edwards, it was the foundation of a respect and passion that shines through every page of her fascinating new book Garlic: The Mighty Bulb … Read more
How to make an easy dinner to impress 377 calories per serving Total time 35 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 1 cup green lentils Salt and cracked black pepper 4 tuna steaks, 1 inch thick (6 oz. each) 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 medium shallot, finely chopped 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 Tbsp. capers, … Read more
A specialist in both anaesthesia and intensive care, Dr Luc Evenepoel also has an interest in weight-loss woes. He reveals his no-nonsense approach. The Japanese Diet 1. There is no magic cure Countless scientists are searching for the magical cure for obesity. The foolproof weight-loss pill is just 10 years away. And always will be… … Read more
Even minor illnesses can be alarming for new parents, but knowing what to look out for will make you much more confident and help you to remain calm when symptoms appear. Symptoms to look out for include: Fever Unusually long periods of sleep Weak or excessive crying Failure to smile when she normally would Irritability … Read more
Amazing recipe for a declicious meal 390 calories per serving Active time 20 minutes Total time 30 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 2 or 3 tangerines ¼ cup dry sherry 1 Tbsp. grated peeled fresh ginger 1 tsp. Asian sesame oil 1 tsp. plus 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 2 Tbsp. lower-sodium soy sauce 1½ lb. skinless, … Read more
Research is just beginning to demonstrate that omega-3 fatty acids may plat a role in preventing both breast and colon cancers. In the Nurses’ Health Study, those who ate fish four or more times a week had a lower risk of age0realted macular degeneration than those who are ate three, or fewer, fish meals per … Read more
One of the greatest things about new babies is that they are very portable, and many new parents like to take advantage of maternity and paternity leaves to go a little farther afield. Start preparing before you pack by making a list of all the things you need to take, including the items here. Your … Read more
Serve with Roasted Cauliflower with Breadcrumbs & Raisins and Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes 374 calories per serving Active time 30 minutes Total time 45 minutes Makes 8 Iviain-Dish Servings 2 slices thick-cut bacon, diced 2 shallots, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 8 oz. mustard greens, stems removed, and leaves torn into small pieces 1 … Read more
So many products accentuate the low-fat or fat-free benefits now, that it’s almost scary to eat anything with real fat in it! But the fact is you actually need to consume fat in order to lose it. Yes, you read it right – you need fat to lose fat. The key is to consume the … Read more
Bubble and squeak with poached eggs Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Per serving: 165 calories; 10g protein; 8g fat (of which 2g saturated fat); 14g carbs (of which 4g sugar); 4g fibre; 0.3g salt 300g whole baby potatoes 300g chopped seasonal vegetables such as: · Leeks · Curly kale · … Read more
Divide strawberries and filling among shortcakes 255 calories per serving Active time 30 minutes Total time 45 minutes plus cooling Makes 8 Servings ¾ cup old-fashioned oats 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 1½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. salt 7 Tbsp. plus ½ tsp. sugar 2 Tbsp. cold margarine or butter, cut … Read more
Drinking beer on the Paddy’s Day is a good idea since the ferment in beer has positive effect on your body. An Italian study group proves that drinking beer every day helps reduce the threat of heart diseases. This announcement is recapitulated from many studies related to the fact that absorbing a moderate amount of … Read more
Rediscover the pleasure of a healthy breakfast with these delicious ideas from The Pure Package recipe book When starting out on a new diet, many of us at the first hurdle – breakfast. Making healthy, balanced choices first thing in the morning can be a chore if you don’t have the time or just can’t … Read more
Several years ago, film student Christopher Smith saw a magazine cover that caught his eye. The auspicious image – a smiling Washintonian named Dee Wiliams, relaxing in her 84-square-foot house – was filed away in his mental Roledex. At the time, he never imagined it would resurface to shape the two largest projects of his … Read more
Arguably the most famous breakfast dish of all time, this classic has been given a fresh twist. I started reviewing restaurants with my mom, Lannice Snymanm many years ago. To see if the establishment was up to scratch I’d check: are the eggs perfectly poached and is the tricky sauce skillfully executed? This classic American … Read more
Topping and Tailing Spongebathing, or “topping and tailing,” is the ideal way to keep your baby clean before her umbilical cord stump falls off, and can be less traumatizing for bath-shy babies. Small babies don’t get dirty on most of their bodies, but they do tend to get messy from feeding and in their diaper … Read more
In our quest for wholeness, we often try to make up for our internal emptiness by seeking completion in another. Many of us have taken this to an extreme, believing that fulfillment is only possible in the arms of a soul mate. Romance. The ultimate dream, especially if Hollywood has anything to do with it. … Read more