Healthy Eater's Recipes

1 Preheat the ovento375° F. Lightly grease and flour a 9"x 9"x 2" baking pan. In a large bowl, combine the flour,1/4 cup of the sugar, the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ginger; stir in the dates. 2 In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, oil, egg,... - 40.7089

In a very large mixing bowl combine the Bibb or Boston lettuce, romaine, grapes, and pork. Cover and chill while preparing the dressing. For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine olive oil or salad oil, water, vinegar, coriander, sugar, and garlic salt. Cover... - 43.9264

In a 1-quart casserole combine carrot, rutabaga, sweet potato, onion, and water. Cook, covered, on 100% power (high) for 2 to 4 minutes or just till vegetables are tender, stirring once. Stir in cooked rice, 3/4 cup cheese, milk, salt, lemon pepper, and... - 42.0146

Scoop out the pulp of the zucchini halves, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Chop the zucchini pulp; set aside. Place zucchini shells, cut side down, in an 8x8x2-inch baking dish. Add the water. Cover with vented clear plastic wrap. Cook on 100% power (high)... - 44.051

For stuffing, in a mixing bowl combine boiling water and bulgur. Let stand for 20 minutes. Drain well, then squeeze out excess water. Stir in cucumber, parsley, onion, mint, lemon juice, oil, and salt To stuff fish, fill fish cavity with stuffing, lightly... - 43.4086

For sauce, stir together soy sauce, sherry, tapioca, sugar, gingerroot, pepper, and 1/2 cup water. Set aside. Preheat a wok or large skillet over high heat; add oil. (Add more oil as necessary during cooking.) Stir-fry carrots, green pepper, and onion in hot... - 47.0194

For vegetable mixture, in a medium saucepan combine the eggplant, chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, zucchini, mushrooms, green pepper, basil, garlic powder, oregano, and salt. Bring the mixture to boiling, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15... - 44.5281

For dressing, in a small saucepan combine water, tangerine juice concentrate, lemon or lime juice, and cornstarch. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Cover surface with waxed paper or clear plastic... - 43.9999

Place the torn salad greens into 6 large individual salad bowls. Arrange Swiss or cheddar cheese strips, ham or beef strips, and chicken or turkey strips over salad greens; sprinkle with blue, feta, or Parmesan cheese, if desired. Add the hard-cooked egg... - 39.509

In a medium saucepan combine the potatoes, water, leek or onion, bouillon granules, and pepper. Bring to boiling, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, measure the thickness of the fish. Cut the fish into 1-inch pieces. Cover and... - 43.144

Thaw fish at room temperature for 20 minutes. Cut the fish into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside. In a 3-quart saucepan cook the onion, celery, carrot, and curry powder in the butter or margarine till vegetables are tender but not brown. Stir in chicken broth all... - 44.4585

In a large saucepan cook onion and garlic in butter or margarine, covered, over low heat about 20 minutes or till very tender. Stir occasionally; remove from heat. Stir in beef broth and water. Pour into a 2-quart freezer container. Seal, label, and... - 43.535

For meringue, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer on medium speed till soft peaks form (tips curl). Gradually add the 1/4 cup sugar, beating till stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). In a heavy 10-inch skillet heat the 1 1/4 cups... - 45.667

Thaw fish, if frozen. Cut into 1-inch cubes. Place fish in a large skillet. Add wine, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to boiling, then reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 3 to 6 minutes or till fish flakes easily with a fork. Drain. Cool fish... - 45.2837

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet brown chicken in hot oil about 12 minutes or just till tender, turning once. Remove from skillet, reserving drippings. For sauce, cook onion and garlic in reserved drippings till tender. Stir in... - 43.9587

Place tomato slices in an 8x8x2-inch baking dish, overlapping slices slightly, if necessary. Stir together sour cream, mayonnaise or salad dressing, and lemon juice. Dollop atop tomato slices. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cook, uncovered, on 100% power... - 33.2964

For strawberry filling, in a mixing bowl combine sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice; stir just till mixture begins to thicken. Stir mashed strawberries into milk mixture. Beat whipping cream just till it mounds; fold into berry mixture. Cover and freeze... - 44.1143

If using lamb, trim any excess fat from it. Chop the lamb or chicken and place the meat in a large bowl. (You should have about 1 1/2 cups.) For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine oil, lemon juice, mint, salt, pepper, and garlic. Cover and shake well. Pour... - 47.2877

In a large saucepan combine apple juice or apple cider, water, carrots, celery, onion, vinegar, bouillon granules, caraway seed, and pepper. Bring mixture to boiling, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cut fish into 1-inch... - 45.2952

In a 1-quart casserole combine green pepper strips, red pepper strips, onion, butter or margarine, and cumin. Cook, covered, on 100% power (high) for 3 to 5 minutes or till the vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring once. Serve with beef, pork, lamb, or... - 24.507

Cook pasta conventionally according to the package directions. Drain and keep warm. Meanwhile, cut a thin slice off the stem end of the tomatoes. Hollow out the tomatoes, leaving a 1/4-to 1/2-inch-thick shell. Discard seeds. Chop the tomato insides and tops;... - 45.3262

In a large saucepan cook onion in hot oil till tender. Stir in water, tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, thyme, bouillon granules, sugar, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Bring to boiling; reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Place about one-third... - 46.2073

Remove skin and bones from fish. Cut fish into 1-inch pieces. Place in a plastic bag, then set bag in a bowl. If using pineapple, drain it, reserving 1/4 cup juice. For marinade, combine orange juice or reserved pineapple juice, chopped onion, sherry, oil,... - 44.7564

In a Dutch oven cook celery, onion, and garlic in hot oil till tender. Add water, fresh or undrained tomatoes, parsley, bouillon granules, bay leaf, basil, oregano, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add... - 46.3604

In a large mixing bowl or a small mixer bowl, combine warm potatoes, cream or milk, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, egg, salt, nutmeg, and pepper. Mash with a potato masher or beat with an electric mixer on low speed till smooth. Line a baking sheet with... - 41.3293

Dip eggplant slices into creamy Italian or creamy cucumber salad dressing, then into bread crumbs to coat. Place the eggplant slices in an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350° oven for 25 to 30 minutes or till eggplant is tender. Top each... - 31.1847

In a bowl combine chopped apple, halved grapes, sliced strawberries, sliced celery, and raisins; toss gently. Fold in the lemon yogurt. Cover and chill. Just before serving, stir in sunflower nuts. Serve on lettuce-lined plates. - 37.0392

Thaw salmon, if frozen. In a skillet combine water, green onion, bay leaf, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and dash pepper. Bring to boiling, then add salmon. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or till fish flakes easily with a fork. Drain and cool... - 46.526

In a 1 1/2-quart casserole combine the squash cubes and water. Cook, covered, on 100% power (high) for 6 to 8 minutes or till tender, stirring once. Drain. In the 1-quart casserole cook the onion and garlic in butter or margarine, uncovered, on high for 1 to... - 42.2582

For salad mixture, in a medium mixing bowl combine yogurt, mayonnaise or salad dressing, and ginger. Stir till well blended. Add chicken or turkey and celery. Toss lightly to coat. If desired, cover and chill for up to 8 hours. Meanwhile, cut cantaloupes... - 47.2571

If using fresh peas, in a 1-quart casserole combine peas, onion, and 2 tablespoons water. Cook, covered, on 100% power (high) for 6 to 8 minutes or till peas are tender, stirring once. If using frozen peas, cook peas and onion according to the pea package... - 40.7715

1. Spoon vanilla ice cream into bowls or cups. 2. Top each serving with a shot of espresso. - 18.3241

1. Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan. Rinse with cold water until the water rinses clear. Drain the potatoes and cover them with 1 inch of water. Add a pinch of salt. 2. Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the water to a rapid boil. Cover,... - 21.5542

1. Steam the broccoli until tender and set it aside. Mix the remaining ingredients and heat until the mixture is hot, stirring constantly. 2. Serve hot over the steamed broccoli. - 31.4691

1. Bring the orange juice to a boil in a small saucepan and then reduce it to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes. 2. Transfer the orange juice to a small bowl. Whisk in the garlic, vinegar, oil, curry, and salt. Set aside. 3. Using a serrated knife, cut the peel from... - 31.9567

To make the compote: Place the rhubarb, sugar, and water in a heavy saucepan. Mix and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Stir periodically to prevent sticking. Set aside to cool. To make the... - 32.8801

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a 9-inch cake pan. 2. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, oil, and yogurt. Stir in the brown sugar. 3. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, allspice, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.... - 34.983

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Wash any dirt off the potatoes. Gently coat with olive oil, and season well with salt and pepper. Add a few sprigs of thyme and the garlic. 2. Place in a baking dish, and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes,... - 23.1394

1. Wash and spin dry the arugula. Reserve in a salad bowl. 2. Make the vinaigrette by mixing the vinegars and olive oil. Season the greens with salt and pepper and toss gently with the vinaigrette. Add the toasted pine nuts. 3. Divide the salad among four... - 29.0162

1. Cut each fig in half lengthwise. Place each portion of cheese onto a grape leaf and top with two fig halves, cut side up. Cover each portion with another grape leaf to create a "sandwich" and secure on two sides with toothpicks. 2. Brush both sides of the... - 27.154

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the sweet corn directly onto a hot grill. Grill for 10 minutes, turning frequently until the corn is lightly browned on at least 2 sides. Remove and let cool. Stand the ears on end and hold firmly. Cut down the length of... - 29.4941

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Fill a large baking dish with 2 cups water. Butter eight 6-ounce ramekins or a 1-quart baking dish. Scatter the cherries or raisins on the bottom. Separate the eggs, placing the whites in a medium bowl and the yolks in a large... - 31.389

To make the polenta: 1. Toast the sunflower seeds in a medium skillet, shaking the pan frequently, for about 3 minutes or until golden. 2. Put 3 cups of water into a medium saucepan, add the salt and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and bring to a boil. Add... - 39.7698

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss the bread pieces with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread the bread pieces on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown. Set aside. 2. Heat a large,... - 29.7408

1. Cut the zucchini and onions into pieces about the size of the pasta. Toss them together in a bowl with the salt and let them sit for 30 minutes, turning occasionally. After 15 minutes, heat 4 quarts of salted water for cooking the pasta. 2. When the water... - 32.0173

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Brush the mushrooms clean, removing any dirty bits. Slice the large mushrooms and leave the small ones whole. Heat the butter in a large skillet until melted. Add the mushrooms and cook in small batches, stirring frequently,... - 27.9293

1. Soak the farro the morning you intend to make the soup (or the day before). Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until tender. Season with salt and pepper. Add... - 30.3907

1. Wash the lettuce in cold water and spin dry. Reserve in your salad bowl, covered with a damp towel. 2. Heat the oven to 325°F and toast the hazelnuts for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden inside. To remove the bitter skins, rub the chopped nuts in a towel... - 26.1213

1. Cut the potatoes into large pieces. Place them in a saucepan, and cover with salted water. Bring to a rolling boil and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes. 2. In the meantime, warm the olive oil. Drain the potatoes. Using a food mill or... - 18.6809

1. Combine the flour, salt, water, and oil in a bowl. With a wooden spoon, stir until the ingredients are well mixed. 2. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until the dough is smooth and silky in texture. 3. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place... - 37.7441

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F. In a lightly oiled baking pan, combine all the ingredients and toss to combine. 2. Bake, stirring often, for about 40 minutes, or until the onions are softened, lightly browned, and coated with a thickened glaze. - 22.4372

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Fill a large baking pan with 2 cups water. Have a 1 1/2-quart baking dish ready, but do not grease it. 2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the half-and-half and the chocolate, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until the... - 34.8861

1. With a sharp knife, score the skin of the fish fillets in four or five places. Season each fillet with salt and pepper to taste. Place them in the refrigerator. 2. Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When the butter begins to sizzle, add... - 26.4514

1. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Sprinkle in the rice by the fistful. When the water returns to a boil, stir once, lower the heat, and simmer until the rice is al dente, 15 to 18 minutes. 2. While the rice cooks, heat the olive oil in a large... - 31.4913

To make the salmon: 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cover a baking sheet with foil. Lightly oil the salmon, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes. Don't be tempted to cook the fish longer. The fish will "carry over," or continue to cook. (It... - 41.3921

1. Pop slices of bread into the toaster. 2. Brush each slice lightly with olive oil after they are wonderfully golden; then rub with whole garlic cloves. - 19.4574

1. Line the kitchen sink with newspaper and place a large bowl on top of it. Take an ear of corn and slice down the middle of each row of kernels with a sharp paring knife. When all the rows have been slit, use the back of a table knife to scrape as much of... - 25.9247

To make the beef: 1. Put the rice noodles into a large bowl of hot water, cover, and soak for 15 minutes or until soft. Drain and set aside. 2. Heat the oil over medium-low heat in a 12-inch skillet. Add the garlic and shallots. Cook, stirring occasionally,... - 37.5586

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the cod on both sides with salt and pepper, and add to the pan, skin side down. Sear the fish on both sides, about 5 minutes per side, until it flakes easily. The flesh should... - 18.2201

To make the stew: 1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 7 or 8 minutes. 2. Add the tomato paste and cook for an additional 3 or 4 minutes. 3. Stir in the carrots, tomatoes,... - 43.2743

1. Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, and garlic in a large salad bowl. 2. Place the romaine, dill, and scallions in the bowl. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. 3. Toss together just before serving. - 29.3333

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Heat a cast-iron pan over high heat. Season meat on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. 2. When the pan is very hot, add the oil and gently lay the steak in the pan. Brown the meat for 5 minutes. Turn the steak over, add... - 21.1646

1. Dip each peach quickly inro boiling water to loosen its skin, then into icy cold water to keep the flesh from cooking. Slip off the skin, cut each peach in half, and remove the pit. Place the fruit, cut side up, in four chilled dishes. 2. Gently press the... - 18.9631

1. In a small pot, stir together 1/2 cup of water and the sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 2 minutes and then set aside to cool to room temperature. 2. Put the frozen berries, lime zest and juice, and cooled syrup into a food processor fitted... - 20.3159

1. Slice the eggplant into thick cross-sectional slices and brush both sides of each slice amply with olive oil. Grill or broil the slices until tender, turning to brown each side slightly. 2. Brush the slices lightly with sesame oil, coat them with sesame... - 18.9175

To make the chicken: 1. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, mix together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, peppercorns, pepper flakes, and salt. Add the chicken, turning to coat it thoroughly. Cover and marinate in the... - 38.0768

1. Carefully wash and dry the arugula, making sure all of the sand and dirt are removed. 2. Place the cleaned and dried arugula in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with the vinegar and oil. Toss to mix; then season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss again to mix... - 29.6666

To make the artichokes: 1. Place the trimmed artichokes into a saucepan or stockpot large enough to hold them loosely. Add 1 inch of water to the bottom of the pot. Add the lemon slices, thyme, garlic, and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 2.... - 36.9328

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Remove the beet leaves but leave a 1-inch stem on each beet. Wash the beets under running water. Place each type of beet into a separate nonaluminum roasting pan and drizzle each panful with 1 tablespoon of oil, 1 tablespoon of... - 28.2572

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. While the water is heating, bite into a stalk of asparagus. If it is tender, you don't need to peel the asparagus. If it is tough and stringy, gently peel off the skin. Trim or break off the woody root end. Thinly... - 29.7487

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. 2. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add the banana and vanilla extract, beating just until incorporated. Add the... - 31.13

1. Bring 3 cups of warer to a boil and pour over the porcini mushrooms. Let stand for 20 minutes. Lift the mushrooms out of the liquid and chop. Reserve the clear liquid. 2. Stir the miso into 1/2 cup of the hot porcini liquid and set aside. Bring a pot of... - 34.7332

1. Tear the escarole into bite-size pieces. We recommend using the lighter-colored leaves and avoiding too many of the sometimes bitter dark green leaves. 2. Rinse the anchovies under cold water, gently using your thumb to lift the fillets off the bones. Cut... - 30.5803

To make the tempeh: 1. Cut each tempeh block into 12 even and angled slices. 2. In a large saucepan, combine 2 1/2 cups of water with the orange juice, shoyu, lime juice, garlic cloves, cumin, and bay leaf. Add the tempeh. Cover and bring to a boil over high... - 36.1347

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper,-add chicken to pan. Cook 4 minutes on each side,-remove from pan. Keep warm. 2. Reduce heat to medium. Add cubed squash and zucchini to pan, and cook 2... - 31.1648

1. To prepare waffles, place flaxseed in a clean coffee grinder or blender, process until ground to measure 1/4 cup flaxseed meal. Set flaxseed meal aside. Lightly spoon all-purpose and whole wheat flours into dry measuring cups, level with a knife. Combine... - 28.6531

1. Finely chop 2 cups watermelon, set aside. 2. Place remaining 2 cups watermelon in a blender,-process until smooth. Pour pureed watermelon through a sieve into a pitcher, discard solids. Add 4 cups water, sugar, and juice, stir until sugar dissolves. Stir... - 19.8945