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EatingWell: Add homemade potato skins to your Super Bowl party menu
Serve these crispy baked potato skins as a side or cut them into 1-inch pieces and serve as an appetizer. Refrigerate or freeze the potato flesh to make mashed potatoes another night.
Cheesy Baked Potato Skins
Serves 8
Active Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
4 large russet potatoes (about 3 pounds), scrubbed
2 tablespoons extra-...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: Can nutrition help you increase longevity?
We are continuously on the search for improved longevity — scientists, researchers and everyday people participate in the quest to identify ways to live longer while maintaining good health for as long as possible. The evidence that has been gathered over time has shown us that there are many behaviors and practices that are linked with longer...Read more
Seriously Simple: Celebrate Valentine’s Day at home with a home-cooked meal
If you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, why not make dinner at home to avoid the crowds and noise you might encounter at a restaurant? Each year I ask my husband what he would like, and it is often duck breast with a fruit sauce.
I can’t think of a better dish to serve than crispy duck breasts. Easy to prepare for a beginner cook, duck ...Read more
JeanMarie Brownson: Valentine’s Day is a perfect day to cook for the people you love
A warming bowl of coconut lamb topped with crispy-soft roasted sweet potatoes is well suited to this year’s mid-week holiday. To ease time constraints, the base of the lamb recipe can be made several days in advance. I also rely on the supermarket for help by purchasing frozen cooked rice, flatbreads and shelled edamame. In a pinch, frozen ...Read more
The Kitchn: The old-fashioned dessert I’ve been making for more than 15 years
Bread pudding is my go-to dessert anytime I’m feeding a crowd. In fact, the first time I made it was when I was in charge of dessert for a large dinner party in my 20s. It was a total hit. Since then, I’ve tweaked and refined the recipe to get it just right.
The Kitchn: The 15-minute creamy sauce that makes steak 100 times better
Steakhouses charge extra for the ambiance and the guise of serving a steak that couldn’t possibly be replicated at home. But, I’m here to help you pull it off in the comfort of your own home. Start with our guide to choosing the perfect cut of beef at...Read more
EatingWell: This chicken piccata dish features a delicious, low-cal sauce
The luscious, lemony sauce drizzled over this chicken piccata is an all-around winner in our book. It has a bright, briny flavor, is made from ingredients you likely have on hand, and goes with everything from chicken to tofu to scallops. Bonus: It’s lower in calories than a lot of other pan sauces.
Lemon Chicken Piccata
Serves 4
Active ...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: Can seasonal affective disorder be managed with food?
Winter’s relative lack of daylight and sunshine, especially in cloudy or more northerly climates, may make you feel less energetic and more blah than you do in the brighter months. For about five percent of the U.S population, however, the “winter blues” have a more serious effect on mood and daily functioning — possibly because they ...Read more
Seriously Simple: Greek shrimp with tomato, feta and mint is a quick, tasty meal
The first time I tasted this dish was at an Italian restaurant in Los Angeles. I was slightly puzzled, since it had a strong oregano flavor with Greek feta cheese, and wondered why it was served in an Italian restaurant. I did some research and realized that it is in fact a Greek dish.
There are many interpretations of this dish, some with ...Read more
JeanMarie Brownson: It’s stew season, and this dish does not disappoint
Frosty January days and boldly flavored, heartwarming stews prove the perfect match. On the weekends, beef chuck simmers all day with red wine and root vegetables for a rich Sunday repast. During the week, we turn to quicker-cooking concoctions with plenty of lean protein and vegetables.
The green chile chicken stew that follows takes ...Read more
The Kitchn: Copycat Starbucks ‘Medicine Ball Tea’ is the cure for a sore throat
With cold and flu season upon us again, a warming elixir is my drink of choice for the next few months. This healing mug of tea is inspired by a Starbucks customer favorite, and made with brewed peach and citrus mint teas, lemonade, and honey. It’s a cozy drink that tastes even better when you can skip the drive-thru and make it at home.
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The Kitchn: The key technique for making a perfect bacon, egg and cheese sandwich
Bacon, egg and cheese (also known as B.E.C.) is the go-to breakfast order of New Yorkers. The name is short for a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich, and it’s a staple at bodegas and carts across the city.
Luckily, you don’t have to be in NYC to enjoy this ...Read more