Roasted Cauliflower & Potato Curry Soup

Posted on December 12, 2016 by artislyfe

In this healthy cauliflower soup recipe, roasting the cauliflower first adds depth and prevents the florets from turning to mush. A little tomato sauce and coconut milk give the broth a rich, silky texture. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, if desired.

Romaine Salad with Grapefruit & Shrimp

Posted on December 12, 2016 by artislyfe

Romaine Salad with Grapefruit & Shrimp

The burst-in-your-mouth juicy sweetness of red grapefruit is a great partner for the slightly briny and chewy bite of cooked shrimp. In this healthy salad recipe, we use romaine lettuce and red cabbage, but a handful of peppery arugula or watercress would be a nice addition.

Vietnamese Grapefruit & Pork Salad (Pork Goi Buoi)

Posted on December 12, 2016 by artislyfe

Vietnamese Grapefruit & Pork Salad (Pork Goi Buoi)

Goi buoi is a Vietnamese salad typically made with pomelo, a thick-skinned but super-sweet citrus fruit. In this healthy salad recipe, we use grapefruit because it's easier to find. Plus, it lends a tangy, acidic flavor to balance the vegetables.

Chicken Fajitas with Red Grapefruit Salsa

Posted on December 12, 2016 by artislyfe

Chicken Fajitas with Red Grapefruit Salsa

This healthy chicken fajita recipe gets a fresh spin with a sweet, tart and spicy grapefruit salsa. If you like, skip the fajitas altogether and serve the salsa on fish, steak or even with a bowl of chips. Adjust the amount of jalapeño to tailor the heat level.

Curried Cauliflower Steaks with Red Rice & Tzatziki

Posted on December 12, 2016 by artislyfe

Curried Cauliflower Steaks with Red Rice & Tzatziki

Gone are the days when your rice choices were limited to white and brown. In this healthy vegetarian dinner recipe, the aromatic flavor of red rice or brown basmati jibes deliciously with fragrant curry powder. Because you need 2 whole heads of cauliflower to get 4 cauliflower steaks, you'll have leftover cauliflower florets to use up. Roast the florets alongside the steaks, then toss them with some chickpeas and tzatziki sauce for a healthy lunch.

Orange-Sesame Salmon with Quinoa & Broccolini

Posted on December 12, 2016 by artislyfe

Orange-Sesame Salmon with Quinoa & Broccolini

A quick Asian orange sauce gives this healthy salmon dinner recipe bright flavor. No broccolini? Swap in 8 ounces broccoli florets and roast for 5 minutes in Step 3.

Ancho Chicken Breast with Black Beans, Bell Peppers & Scallions

Posted on December 12, 2016 by artislyfe

Ancho Chicken Breast with Black Beans, Bell Peppers & Scallions

In this healthy chicken recipe, the meat is rubbed with ancho chile powder, a spice made from dried poblano peppers. It adds mild heat and subtle smokiness to the rub on the chicken, but you can use regular chili powder here instead. This recipe makes an extra 1/2 cup of the black bean mash—try it wrapped into a burrito for lunch or as a taco filling.

Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Tomatoes, Beans & Almond Pesto

Posted on December 12, 2016 by artislyfe

Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Tomatoes, Beans & Almond Pesto

Looking at a tangle of spaghetti squash tricks your brain into thinking you're about to eat a serving of eggy noodles, when in fact, you get a nice calorie and carb savings in this healthy recipe. Giving tomatoes a stint in a hot oven makes them candy-sweet.

How To Boil Potatoes — Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn

Posted on December 11, 2016 by artislyfe

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Boiling potatoes is neither exciting nor particularly sexy, as far as cooking skills go, but it is quite handy! All our favorite dishes from potato salad for a summer cookout to mashed potatoes for the Thanksgiving table start with — oh yes! — boiling a pot of potatoes.

Whether you’re boiling your first potato tonight or wonder if you’ve been doing it right, here’s a step-by-step guide showing you exactly how to boil potatoes.

Here’s How to Serve Up a Stylish Holiday Table — Apartment Therapy

Posted on December 11, 2016 by artislyfe

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