From Faith: Done right, a steak salad is among the most satisfying dishes; alluring, filling, and not wildly unhealthy if you watch the proportions. The Food Network’s Giada DeLaurentis gets it right in this recipe. I loved the spark of the vinaigrette against the sliced meat, the crisp lettuce, and a sprinkling of cheese that serves […]
Recipes
Easy Cocktail: Beetal Mania
From Faith: He’s on a run, our contributor Anthony DeSerio is, using fresh fruit and vegetables in his cocktails, though this time he’s created something that will make the Italians red with envy — Beetal Mania. Featuring beet juice, which is available in the produce section of your supermarket, or a health food store, this drink […]
Easy Clementine Cocktail: Oh, My Darling
Bartender Anthony DeSerio’s “Oh My Darling” clementine cocktail pairs gin with the sweet, slightly tangy citrus.
Dr. Todd’s Hot Pepper Jelly Chicken
From Faith: I remember the first time Todd Friedland of Windham, Conn., handed me a cracker. On that cracker, a smear of cream cheese and on top of that a dollop of his homemade peach hot pepper jelly. It was eye rolling good, and all the better because Todd was and is our vet on the […]
Mediterranean Roasted Chicken
“It all depends upon how you massage your bird. Rub deep and make sure you get the herbs and spices under the skin. Then finish with a dollop, because your bird needs a little accessorizing to hit the ‘yum’ mark,” says Rebecca Katz, co-author of The Healthy Mind Cookbook. Rebecca prefers organic or pasture-raised chickens. She […]
Linguine With Caramelized Onions, Bacon, and Olives
This satisfying, filling, and delicious recipe is from the cookbook Healthy Pasta by Joe Bastianich and Tanya Bastianich Manuali, children of Lidia Matticchio Bastianich. And it’s only 460 calories per serving. The secret to this dish is the center-cut bacon. It’s flavorful and has fewer calories and less fat than regular bacon. Mangia! Buy Joe and […]
