WEEKDAY MEAL-PREP CHICKEN BURRITO BOWLS Serves 4-6 INGREDIENTS 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts 3 bell peppers, any color, sliced 1 large red onion, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon taco seasoning Salt and pepper 1 jar salsa 3 cups cooked brown rice, divided 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can corn 1 […]
Eat Up! Healthy Fourth of July Party Ideas They’ll Love
If all you wanna do is eat potato salad at your outdoor party, then Sheryl Crow’s mayo-free recipe will be your new best friend. Bonus: Crow adds fresh corn and diced celery to this healthy dish, making it as vibrant in color as it is in nutrients. By Mallory Stuchin Our country is independent — […]
Spiced Peach Lassi
1 1/2 lbs ripe peaches (about 5 medium), quartered and pitted (4 cups) 2 cups lowfat buttermilk, chilled 1 cup ice cubes 1/4 cup sugar, plus more to taste 1/4 tsp ground cardamom 1/8 tsp ground cumin 1/8 tsp salt 1/2 cup peach liqueur (optional) 2 tablespoons shelled unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped In a blender, […]
Blackberry Summer Smash
6 fresh basil leaves, plus a sprig for garnish 11 blackberries, divided 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Ice cubes 1/4 cup ginger beer, chilled 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional) In a rocks glass, muddle (aka gently crush) basil and 8 blackberries with lemon juice. Fill glass with large, square ice cubes and top with ginger beer […]
Healthy Cocktails You’ll Want to Drink All Summer Long
Rhubarb Spritzer INGREDIENTS 10 ounces rhubarb (about 3 medium stalks), cut into 1/2-inch slices 3/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 cups seltzer or 1 bottle (750 ml) dry sparkling Cava wine, chilled Lemon and pink grapefruit slices, halved (optional) PREPARATION In a medium saucepan, stir rhubarb, sugar and lemon juice over medium […]
Barton Seaver’s Salmon Cakes With Arugula Salad
20 ounces canned skinless, boneless pink salmon 1/4 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 tsp grainy mustard, divided 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped dill, divided 1 tbsp plus 1/2 tsp finely chopped shallot 2 teaspoons capers, chopped 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/4 cup 2-percent-fat Greek yogurt 2 […]
Strawberry Rum Float
1 1/2 lbs strawberries, hulled (4 cups), plus 1 cup wedges for serving 1/2 cup simple syrup, plus more to taste 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup white rum 4 small scoops vanilla ice cream 16 ounces club soda To make simple syrup, bring equal parts sugar and water to a boil, stirring, and […]
David Burke’s Pastrami Salmon
1 lb new potatoes, halved 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons black peppercorns 2 tablespoons coriander seeds 4 skinless salmon fillets (5 oz each) 2 tablespoons molasses 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Heat oven to 400°. Bring a large pot […]
Rhubarb Spritzer
10 ounces rhubarb (about 3 medium stalks), cut into 1/2-inch slices 3/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 cups seltzer or 1 bottle (750 ml) dry sparkling Cava wine, chilled Lemon and pink grapefruit slices, halved (optional) In a medium saucepan, stir rhubarb, sugar and lemon juice over medium heat until sugar dissolves. […]
Make Your Workout Fly By With This Song-Based Total-Body Routine
TOTAL WORKOUT TIME: 22 minutes Ugly Heart G.R.L.WORKS TRICEPS, BACK, ABS, BUTT, THIGHSCross-country ski in place for 3 counts, squat; repeat, changing lead legs. Chorus: Do triceps dips with alternating leg kicks (as shown, opposite). Return to cross-country. 3:19 Happy Pharrell WilliamsWORKS BUTT, THIGHS, ABS; CARDIODo alternating reverse lunges until Pharrell sings, “‘Cause I’m happy.” Face partner; […]
Melon-Lime Slushy
6 cups diced honeydew, cantaloupe or watermelon 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, plus more to taste 1/2 cup sugar, plus more to taste 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, plus sprigs for garnish 1/2 cup silver tequila or mezcal (optional) Spread melon pieces on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Freeze until just hard, […]
Summer Herb and Yogurt Dressing
1/4 cup parsley 1/4 cup basil 1/4 cup tarragon 1/4 cup mint leaves 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup 2-percent-fat plain Greek yogurt 1 cup medium garlic clove 1/8 tsp kosher salt 1 oil-packed anchovy (optional) 2 tablespoons water Combine all ingredients in a blender; puree until smooth.
Cider-Mustard Vinaigrette
1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tsp minced shallot 1/2 tsp honey 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper In a bowl, combine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced shallot and honey. Gradually whisk in extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Citrus-Shallot Dressing
6 tablespoons lemon juice 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons lime juice 1 tbsp chopped oregano leaves 2 teaspoons minced shallot Pinch of kosher salt Combine lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, lime juice, oregano leaves, shallot and a pinch of kosher salt in a jar. Shake well.
Seared Hanger Steak
14 ounces hanger or skirt steak 1 garlic clove Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Canola oil Rub a 14-oz hanger or skirt steak with a cut garlic clove; discard garlic. Season steak with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Let stand for 30 minutes. Heat a film of canola oil in […]
Synch(ronized) or Swim
Most people are surprised when I tell them I can’t make it to happy hour because I have ballet class, so they’ve been really thrown when I mention my latest activity: synchronized swimming. Friends Nicole Sciarrillo and Nicole Salm formed The Brooklyn Peaches, a synchronized swimming duo, in 2010. The New York transplants met in […]
Harissa-Marinated Chicken
1 tbsp lemon juice 2 teaspoons harissa 2 4-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts Kosher salt 1 tbsp canola oil In a medium bowl, whisk lemon juice with harissa (find it in the international-foods aisle). Season the chicken breasts with kosher salt and add to the bowl, turning to coat both sides. Cover and let stand […]
Blueberry Crumble Cake
Ingredients For the crumble: 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 pinches of grated nutmeg 1 stick unsalted butter, chilled and cubed For the cake: 3 cups, plus 2 tablespoons whole-wheat pastry flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, […]
Fast, Healthy, Fresh Asian Recipes
Keep these essentials on hand for good-for-you Asian any night of the week. Ponzu sauce: A ready-made mix of soy and citrus, it adds instant zing to sauces, soups and stir-fries. Toasted sesame oil: Drizzle over stir-fries and soups right before serving, to add a dose of nutty goodness. Bean thread noodles: Also called cellophane […]
Make These Skinny Pancakes for Your Next Brunch
Skip the boring bagel and whip up these Southwestern-style pancakes instead. With blueberries and cornmeal powering up the cakes, this breakfast feels super satiating. In a time-crunch? Frozen or dried berries will do the trick. See the recipe » The Skinny: 442 calories per 2-pancake serving, 11 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 76 g […]