Tag: heart healthy
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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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Artichoke-Stuffed Chicken
Health-focused magazines and cookbooks are an obvious source of heart-healthy recipes, but you can add to your stash of favorites by searching in countless other places – including cookbooks packaged with kitchen appliances. A few Christmases ago, I received a George Foreman grill — a great tool for grilling chicken, meat or vegetables in a hurry.…
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Flavors of Fall
As the crisp leaves of fall drift to the ground and the days become shorter, I begin to long for the sunshine – and bounty – of summer. When my kitchen is bursting with juicy Jersey tomatoes and peaches, versatile zucchini and sweet corn, it’s easy to find inspiration to prepare quick and delicious meals.…
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Sicilian Chicken
Last night I needed a quick recipe, so I tried Cooking Light’s Sicilian Chicken. You begin by pounding chicken breasts down to ½-inch thickness. To save time, I butterflied the chicken breast (see video). After sprinkling both sides of the cut breast with salt and pepper, I dredged the chicken in flour, sautéed it and…
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Mother’s Day Tea
The women in my family recently enjoyed a Mother’s Day tea hosted by my youngest sister. As we chatted, soft piano music tinkled in the background. We nibbled an assortment of special tea treats at a table bedecked with china, an heirloom tablecloth, and glowing candles. Everyone contributed selections for the occasion, such as finger…
La Dolce Vita: Our Heart-Healthy Culinary Journey 