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Bouillabaisse: Feast of 7 Fishes. 1 pan.

December 12, 2023

This turns out so spectacularly well you'll be amazed you made it yourself. It tastes and smells so ... complex. But its preparation isn't even slightly complicated - and it takes less than one hour, start to first mouthful. The first in a series of seriously festive holiday meals.

Shortcakes for short days: Pear & Maple

December 9, 2023

When time is short and your holiday to-do list is long, make dessert. Prep the shortcake biscuit dough in five minutes flat. Seven to ten minutes in a 450-degree oven and you've got a killer dessert for $1. Like this Pear & Maple Syrup Shortcake.

Winter Tabbouleh. Oh, K. Salad Lessons.

December 7, 2023

It's "just" a warm salad, but it comes with two important lessons. First, how to eat seasonally when it seems like a lot of delicious things aren't in season. Second, how to get enough Vitamin K to maintain your bone health.

Meat & Potatoes. By any name.

December 6, 2023

You could call this Shepherd's Pie. You could call it hachis Parmentier. Or you could call it leftovers. A Meat & Potato Pie that's the best leftover dish of the season. For half the price of a Big Mac with fries.

The Gift of Transformational Growth

November 30, 2023

The most amazing thing I've seen in a while. I just grew a salad in my kitchen - in 16 days. In late November. In New York. In this AeroGarden thing. Seeing is believing. Click for the photos.

Pork & Beets. Pizza. Really. Delicious.

November 29, 2023

And a reminder of the Top 2 Reasons to always have fresh pizza dough in the fridge. Reason #2: A great pizza crust is the perfect platform for thousands of delicious and healthy toppings. #1: You love pizza. And so does everybody you know and feed.

Sleep Late. French Toast.

November 28, 2023

Pear-Gruyere Stuffed French Toast. A completely satisfying meal. The toast is soft and fluffy, almost a soufflé. The cheese is rich and slightly salty. The pears are caramelized and sweet. Try to eat Slowly.

Thanksgiving’s Greatest Hits: Leftovers

November 24, 2023

The morning after Thanksgiving dinner and you're thinking you should just suck on a lemon and call it breakfast. But, no, the weekend arrives and you're still in the mood. To eat. Here's how to follow up your low glycemic Better Cheaper Slimmer Thanksgiving with a tasty, low-load Black Friday.

Thanksgiving’s Greatest Hits: Dessert

November 22, 2023

This is usually my favorite part of any meal. But it's a tough call after a feast of many dishes. Here are the Top 5. All moderate- to low-calorie. Most with low Glycemic Loads. Pies, cakes, crisps, gratins and granitas. Cheers.

Thanksgiving’s Greatest Hits: The Sides

November 21, 2023

The sides are the answer. The question: What's missing? Here are some Ways to fill in the blanks on your plate. To add lusciousness. Or lightness. Maybe brightness or crunch. A salad, a glazed vegetable, a gratin, a pancake.