“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 […]
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Grilled Chicken with Za’atar
Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice that has a reputation as a brain enhancer, according to cookbook author Rebecca Katz. It’s an aromatic blend of thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, oregano, and marjoram that adds an incredible depth to this dish. Add it to most anything for an exotic flare—vegetables, salads, fish. You name it. If you’re […]
Everything Drizzle
This is one of the most versatile sauces we’ve ever tried. Double the recipe, you won’t be sorry: If stored in an airtight container it can last for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. This drizzle goes well on chicken, fish, vegetables, lamb, bread… I even mixed some in my salad. Delicious! Rebecca Katz says […]
Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli
Lemon brightens up almost any dish, but a little drizzle on some broccoli makes it come alive. We found this recipe for roasted garlic and lemon broccoli at Allrecipes. as we were hunting for bright, fresh, lemony dishes to welcome spring.
Chocolate-Covered Potato Chip Popcorn
We loved this recipe from Party Popcorn. The salty, sweet combination is what makes this one a favorite. Plus, there’s that satisfying crunch of the potato chips. Definitely get the chips with the ridges as Ashton Epps Swank suggests. The thickness is key.
Anna Tasca Lanza’s Special Pesto
Our featured pesto recipe is in Nancy Harmon Jenkins new cookbook, Virgin Territory, about the culture and practice of making olive oil in the Mediterranean region. Each of her recipes, which are her own or those of her friends, have olive oil as an important ingredient.
