In my ongoing quest to discover recipes low in fat and high in protein, fiber and nutrients, I came across this one. While it’s not necessarily what I would term “soup weather” in New England right now, this really doesn’t heat up the kitchen all that much, and it’s packed...
Buttery cannellini beans with earthy herbs, tart lemon juice and luscious chicken chunks. This recipe is fab! but it takes a little while to make as there’s a do-ahead step for the marinade so that the chicken can soak up some flavors before being cooked. It’s well worth the time,...
What this dish lacks in color it certainly makes up for in flavor and aroma. A little salty chicken broth, sweet lemon & carrot, aromatic fennel, pungent garlic. And the texture of the poached fish is very different than baked or fried fish. It holds together well and is very...
Looking for an easy, low-fat side dish to bring to a party? Or something that could be either a salad or a dip for tortilla chips? Maybe a make-ahead dish that will be fantastic as left-overs for lunch for the week? Or a vegetarian main? I’ve got all of your...
Had I the fore-thought I would have bought dried peas and soaked them overnight, then cooked them off before beginning this dish. Because I didn’t, I used canned peas, but fresh-cooked are always the better option. This is a great dish which can be eaten as a vegetarian main course...
There is a new Farmer’s Market that’s started up right in my lovely little city of Holyoke. It’s on Saturday mornings at Open Square, and it’s already growing. You see, starting up a new market is no easy task according to farmer Dan from Astarte Farm. Farmers don’t want to...
High in protein and vitamin C this dish surprised us when it hit our tongues. Not that we thought it’d be gross or anything, we just didn’t have terribly high expectations. Succulent chunks of chicken, slightly crunchy bok choy, velvety shiitake mushrooms, a well-rounded flavor that’s slightly salty and powerful...
I love the season of the local Farmer’s Markets. Around New England, because it gets so darn cold in the winter, they generally run from the end of April through early November (outdoor markets, that is). They bring the fresh goodness that are the first strawberries of the year (which...
Ginger, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, fennel, garlic… oh my! This dish really packs a punch when it comes to flavor. Moist chunks of chicken in a reduced chicken broth with crunchy pieces of green beans- it wins on the texture side too.It’s fairly simple in execution and is done easiest...
If you’re in the market for a flavorful chili that’s low in fat and high in protein, this one’s for you. This recipe has absolutely no heat to it, so if you like it spicy, add a fresh jalepeno to the mix. Or you can opt to serve it garnished...