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Taste of Spring
As I prepared for Easter this year, I began searching for a light recipe for our pasta course for dinner. I found this Cooking Light recipe, Pasta With Asparagus, Pancetta and Pine Nuts. It seemed like the perfect choice. I tested the recipe last Sunday for dinner, substituting cooked and crumbled turkey bacon for the…
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Make It Count
I can’t tell you how many times friends have lamented that eating healthy is so difficult. And while I agree it can be disappointing if you’re trying to retrofit a “low-fat” lifestyle into your old way of looking at food, I have found that eating healthy has changed our perspective, helping us to focus on…
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Grilled Vegetables
On sweltering summer evenings, cooking sometimes seems less than appealing. But our backyard grill makes delicious meals fast and easy. One of our favorites is grilled vegetable sandwiches. Last week I sliced an eggplant, quartered bell peppers and thickly sliced a red onion; marinated them in balsamic vinegar, olive oil and seasonings for a few…
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Cooking Like the Stars: Part II
Yesterday I wrote about learning from chefs who have transformed their cooking techniques to create healthier meals. I described dishes developed by restaurateur Joe Bastianich, who changed his diet and lifestyle over the last few years to lose more than 60 lbs. For dinner last night, I tried his Quick White Bean Stew with Swiss…
La Dolce Vita: Our Heart-Healthy Culinary Journey 