Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 15-ounce cans no-salt-added black beans ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast or diced smoked tofu 6 cups shredded romaine ¼ cup low-fat sour cream 2 tablespoons Mexican hot sauce 12 tostados 1 avocado, diced ½ cup grated Mexican…
Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup olive oil 1 dried guajillo* chili, stem and seeds removed 1 clove garlic 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 large red onion, chopped 2 pounds sweet potato, cut into ½-inch cubes DIRECTIONS 1. Pour the oil into a very large skillet and set over medium heat….
Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS 1 pound green beans, trimmed 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons bottled salsa, preferably green tomatillo salsa 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 3 sprigs cilantro, plus more for garnish ¼ teaspoon kosher salt DIRECTIONS 1. Steam the green beans until tender-crunchy, about 3 minutes. Allow…
Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS 1 small butternut squash (about 1¼ pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into ½-inch pieces ½ pound baby shiitake mushroom caps, left whole, or larger caps, cut into ¼-inch-thick slices 3 large shallots, cut into ¼-inch dice ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon Maldon or other flaky sea salt Coarsely ground…
Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound red bell peppers (3 large), cored, seeded, and cut into ½-inch dice 1 pound green bell peppers (3 large), cored, seeded, and cut into ½-inch dice 1 red finger chile or serrano chile, thinly sliced ¾ cup dry white…
Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS 1 pound green beans or haricots verts 2 medium sweet onions, such as Vidalia or Walla Walla 1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1½ tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon Maldon or flaky sea salt DIRECTIONS 1. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot….
Makes about 8 cups INGREDIENTS 1 onion, minced 3 small shallots, minced 3 fennel bulbs, diced 1 apple, peeled, cored and diced 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fennel seed 1 quart vegetable stock or low-sodium broth ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS 1. Gently sauté the…
Serves 4 as a side dish If you want this salad to have a lighter, more summery feel. Halve the amount of baby spinach and skip the wilting step. Ingredients 1/2 cup couscous 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 bags baby spinach 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar large handful almonds, roasted & roughly chopped Preparation Place…
Men are more likely to forgive their cheating partners if they have a lesbian fling rather than an affair with another man, according to scientists. Men are more likely to forgive their cheating partners if they have a lesbian fling rather than an affair with another man, according to scientists: Men more likely to forgive…
Women find happy guys significantly less sexually attractive than swaggering or brooding men, according to a new University of British Columbia study that helps to explain the enduring allure of “bad boys” and other iconic gender types. The study — which may cause men to smile less on dates, and inspire online daters to update…
So, what is this plastic chutney? No, it’s not real plastic, it’s just a look alike. Made of raw papaya, this chutney is completely BPA and plastic free. The thin slices of raw papaya look exactly like strips of translucent plastic after cooked. A wonder from Indian cuisine. Recipe of Plastic Chutney (Raw Papaya) Ingredients:…
There are days when you are just not in the mood to make anything elaborate for breakfast, but still crave for something yummy and filling. Is today one such day? Worry not, we have you covered with this simple bread-based recipe which doesn’t require much effort. While on such days most of us would be…
Kheer Kheer or payasam is an ancient Indian dessert, a creamy rice pudding that is made in several versions across the country. It is a common dish at numerous Indian ceremonies, festivals, and celebrations, although it can be consumed any time of year. Kheer is made by boiling rice, wheat, or tapioca with milk and sugar,…
Ingredients Unsalted butter, room temperature, for baking dish 1 14-inch loaf rustic bread, such as pane Pugliese, cut into 8 slices 8 thin slices ham, plus more for topping (optional) 8 ounces Gruyere, thinly sliced, plus more for topping (optional) 8 large eggs 2/3 cup whole milk Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Pure maple…
In a recent study and a paper just published in the Journal of Evolutionary Psychology, Paul J. Fraccaro and his colleagues investigated changes in women’s voice pitch as a function of whether they are leaving a voice message to a man that they find attractive or not. The authors cite several studies wherein it was found…
There’s nothing like a romantic kiss. It is the climax of every great love story and an experience that has motivated poets and musicians for thousands of years. It’s also a wonderful example of a behavior that is both nature and nurture. Humans have an instinctive drive to connect through kissing, but the style and…
The strange ritual between two sets of pursed lips has more meanings than a Pynchon novel and is worth more than a thousand words. The passionate embrace of a sailor and nurse in Times Square, Madonna and Britney’s mouth-to-mouth moment, the betrayal kiss between Judas and Jesus — no matter how different — all fall…
It’s widely believed that men are more likely than women to cheat on their spouses, but power appears to be a more important factor than gender, according to the study published April 28 in the journal Psychological Science. “There has been a lot of research in the past that indicates that gender is the strongest predictor…