Get a New Grain: Wheat Berries

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Wheat berries are actually whole wheat kernels. When cooked, they have a buttery sheen to them and are the size of plumped-up rice; in fact, subbing them for rice as a side dish is a great way to get to know them. Wheat berries’ sturdy texture and complex, wheaty flavor also make for wonderful salads and stir-fries.

Eat Fat to Stay Slim

Would you believe me if I said you stand a better chance of dropping pounds and maintaining a healthy weight by using more olive oil? It’s true. Yet if you’re like me, you’re still carrying around false paradigms instilled by decades of guidelines based on sketchy science. Here are 3 Fat Facts to Remember to help you reframe your views on fat.

Grilled Onions with Chile-Nut Puree

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When I think of Mexico, I think of cebollitas (little onions), nestled in embers, turning buttery soft with a haunting smoky flavor. I like to wrap the charred tail around the bulb like wrapping string around a ball, then I scrape it through the flavorful paste and pop it in my mouth whole.

Open-Faced Avocado Tomato Sandwich

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Tomatoes and avocados are a classic summer pairing. Our Avocado Tomato Sandwich brings them exemplifies how enjoyable simple, fresh food can be.

Three Tips for Greener Summer Entertaining

Now that we’re in the dog days of summer, I thought it a good time for a post on how to make your summer get-togethers a touch more green. For help, I turned to our new Green Entertaining Expert, Nicole Aloni, author of the website and upcoming book A Conscious Feast and passionate advocate of environmentally-wise entertaining. Here, how to enjoy greener grilling, picnicking and bug-free feasts.

Mahogany Grilled Chicken

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To me there's something beguiling about a bronzed chicken leg fresh off the grill, and these most certainly fit that bill. Serve with fresh, creamy (easy) Romaine Slaw for a nice contrast of tastes and textures.

Romaine Slaw

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Somewhere between a salad and a slaw, this dish makes a great side for grilled chicken or ribs.

Bestest Buttermilk-Chive Dressing

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There's something about a creamy, tangy, dare-I-say zippy buttermilk dressing that makes it positively craveable. And despite its richness, buttermilk has fewer calories than whole milk, so pour it on and let go of the guilt.

Teach What You Know

The truth is we all have knowledge to share, and each of us presents the information in our own unique way. The way YOU do might be just what someone needs to get to the “a-ha.” This week, if someone asks a question that sparks a response in your mind, speak up and teach them what you know.