Main dish, meat

Peas & Ham Pasta Salad

Nifer — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:38:58 +0000

This creamy pasta salad recipe with peas, ham and mushrooms is lower in calories and fat compared to a classic pasta salad. Using whole-wheat pasta and loading it with plenty of vegetables makes it as nutritious as it is delicious. If you have fresh-shelled peas on hand, use those instead of frozen peas. For the best flavor, combine the pasta salad with the dressing about 1 hour before serving.

Melon & Chicken Pasta Salad

Nifer — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:28:20 +0000

Melon & Chicken Pasta Salad

Melon, prosciutto and dried cranberries pair well together in this chicken pasta salad recipe. Fresh grilled chicken breast is best, but you can save time by using roasted or grilled chicken from the supermarket. For the best flavor, combine the pasta salad with the dressing about 1 hour before serving.

Antipasti Pasta Salad

Nifer — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:58:09 +0000

Antipasti Pasta Salad

This Italian pasta salad recipe has all the flavors of antipasto—salami, Provolone and pepperoncini— tossed together with a tangy vinaigrette and whole-wheat pasta. This healthy antipasti pasta salad is perfect for a light dinner. For the best flavor, combine the pasta salad with the dressing about 1 hour before serving.

Thai Grilled Beef Salad

Nifer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:01:57 +0000

Thai Grilled Beef Salad

This zesty Thai grilled beef salad recipe is seasoned with fresh herbs, lime and hot peppers. It is fabulously easy to make at home and great for parties. Toasted rice powder, which you make by toasting then grinding rice in Step 3, adds a pleasant, nutty flavor to the dish. Sliced cucumbers and tomatoes are a traditional cooling counterpoint in this Thai salad. For the best flavor, grind the peppercorns fresh for this recipe.

Thai Fried Rice

Nifer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:17:23 +0000

Thai Fried Rice

This Thai fried rice recipe is flavored with garlic, mushrooms and pork but feel free to use any vegetable, protein or rice you have on hand. If you have cooked rice already prepared, skip Step 1 and use 4 cups cold cooked rice in Step 3. Or for a vegetarian fried rice recipe, omit the pork and add more vegetables or tofu.

Bacon, Tomato & Farro Salad

Nifer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:37:42 +0000

Bacon, Tomato & Farro Salad

We love farro, a high-fiber whole grain, because it cooks in about 15 minutes and has an amazing toothsome texture perfect for grain salads. In this healthy farro salad recipe we combine it with smoky bacon, sweet cherry tomatoes and fresh basil for an easy side dish or light lunch. Look for farro at natural-foods stores and gourmet food markets.

Beef & Asparagus Negimaki Rolls

Nifer — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:09:13 +0000

Beef & Asparagus Negimaki Rolls

This Japanese recipe for beef negimaki rolls (in which beef flavored with teriyaki sauce is wrapped around scallions) includes asparagus as well for extra vegetables.

Prosciutto & Asparagus Strata

Nifer — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:58:18 +0000

Prosciutto & Asparagus Strata

This breakfast strata recipe, loaded with onions, leeks and asparagus, is a great way to serve eggs to a crowd for brunch. This healthy breakfast casserole is lightened up by using less bread, low-fat milk and more vegetables. The egg mixture and vegetables can be made ahead, but plan to put the strata in the oven to bake about 1 hour before you want to serve it.

Asparagus & Ham Stuffed Potatoes

Erin McCormick — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:08:04 +0000

Asparagus & Ham Stuffed Potatoes

Asparagus adds a touch of spring to this overstuffed ham-and-cheese twice-baked potatoes recipe. Use another vegetable, such as broccoli, if you prefer.

Bacon Chard Quesadillas

Erin McCormick — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:00:10 +0000

Bacon Chard Quesadillas

Whole-wheat tortillas are filled with smoky bacon, earthy chard and zesty Monterey Jack cheese in this quick, healthy quesadilla recipe that you can cook all in one skillet.

Bacon Chard Quesadillas for Two

Erin McCormick — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:54:05 +0000

Bacon Chard Quesadillas for Two

Whole-wheat tortillas are filled with smoky bacon, earthy chard and zesty Monterey Jack cheese in this quick, healthy quesadilla recipe for two.

Slow-Cooker Lamb Stew with Artichokes & White Beans

Erin McCormick — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:43:40 +0000

Slow-Cooker Lamb Stew with Artichokes & White Beans

Fresh dill, lemon, escarole and artichokes give this healthy slow-cooker lamb stew recipe a decidedly springtime flavor. Dried white beans are perfect in this healthy crock pot recipe, but you could also add frozen lima beans at the end.

Slow-Cooker Orange-Scented Pot Roast with Olives

Erin McCormick — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:32:04 +0000

Slow-Cooker Orange-Scented Pot Roast with Olives

Zesty orange and fragrant bay leaves flavor this healthy, saucy slow-cooker pot roast recipe. Stir in the olives at the end so they don’t lose their brininess as this slow-cooker pot roast recipe cooks. Serve with a green salad tossed with lemon vinaigrette.

Slow-Cooker Red Curry Pulled-Pork Sandwiches

Erin McCormick — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:22:01 +0000

Slow-Cooker Red Curry Pulled-Pork Sandwiches

Thai flavors—curry paste, fish sauce, lime and coconut milk—and a cabbage and cilantro slaw update this healthy slow-cooker pulled-pork sandwich recipe. A smaller slow cooker (such as a 4-quart model) is ideal for this healthy crock pot pulled-pork recipe. Look for red curry paste in jars in the Asian section of the supermarket.

Asparagus & Ham Stuffed Potatoes for Two

Erin McCormick — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:48:21 +0000

Asparagus & Ham Stuffed Potatoes for Two

Asparagus adds a touch of spring to this overstuffed ham-and-cheese twice-baked potatoes recipe for two. Use another vegetable, such as broccoli, if you prefer.