And two ways to use it Click here for a printer-friendly version of these recipes. Whether you make it spicy or not, this irresistible peanut dressing transforms simple (and healthy)…
Author: Kate Sherwood
Try our Healthy Cook’s foolproof method Have a comment, question, or idea? E-mail Kate at healthycook@cspinet.org. Gently poaching fish in a flavorful liquid just about guarantees a perfect outcome—juicy, tasty…
Click here for a printer-friendly version of these recipes. Grab a few juicy, ripe tomatoes, scoop out the centers, and spoon in a savory filling. (For easy scooping, try a…
Raise your hand if you tend to overcook (and under-season) cruciferous vegetables like broccoli. Guilty? Here are three tempting sides of broccoli—and one of broccolini—from The Healthy Cook, Kate Sherwood.…
We can’t get enough of these two very different salads. Want to turn one into supper? Just add grilled or roasted chicken. Strawberry & Arugula Salad Time: 10 minutes 1…
Farro—a delightfully nutty wheat kernel—makes an amazingly creamy risotto. Look for the dry grain in your local natural foods aisle or store. These two wonderful risottos start with the same…
Looking for a satisfying, plant-based side or entrée? Start with a hearty, whole-grain base. These three recipes feature quinoa, whole-wheat pasta, or bulgur. Quinoa & Fruit Salad Tri-color quinoa is…
Dinner in a bowl? Why not? It’s easy to fill a bowl with plenty of vegetables (and there are fewer dishes to wash). Feel free to swap the veggies, whole grains,…
Fresh lemon juice makes the vegetables in these recipes sparkle. Any of them could be a main course, but also makes a great side dish. Just serve with a tossed salad and some quickly sautéed fish or grilled chicken. And we could all use some recipes to use up lemons before they go bad.
Do you need another reason to bookmark these? Fruits and vegetables are rich in citrates, which help prevent calcium oxalate stones (the most common type of kidney stones).
In general, drinking more fluids helps. Coffee and citrus juices (like low-sugar lemonade) are especially good, with one exception: people who drink grapefruit juice have a higher risk of kidney stones. So think of these as not just recipes to use up lemons hanging out in your kitchen, but a little splash of health.
It’s not too late for fall fruits. We’re talking about the super-crisp, sweet-tart bite of apples, the luxury of ripe pears, and the juicy pop of grapes. It’s the sweet…