Nourishing, Fast, Fresh Recipes

Fish “Burgers” with Minted Napa Cabbage Slaw

Written on Apr 20, 2011 by Alison Ashton

This recipe, adapted from Jill Silverman Hough‘s book 100 Perfect Pairings: Main Dishes to Enjoy with Wines You Love (Wiley), is simple way to showcase halibut, which is in season in spring. Wild-caught Alaskan halibut is the most sustainable choice. “Napa cabbate has a juiciness, a refreshing crunch that regular cabbage doesn’t–which helps the slaw…

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Dayna’s Matzo Ball Soup

Written on Apr 18, 2011 by Alison Ashton

Dayna Macy, author of “Ravenous,” shares a matzo ball soup recipe fit for a feast–or for a comforting meal any night.

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Clams with Bacon and Garlicky Spinach

Written on Apr 14, 2011 by Lia Huber

Like a (healthier), deconstructed cross between oysters Rockefeller and clams casino. Although, honestly … better than both!

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Roasted Asparagus with Miso, Honey and Lime Zest

Written on Apr 6, 2011 by Lia Huber

A bright and zingy (and super easy) way with asparagus that pairs wonderfully with Asian dishes.

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Long-Rise Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

Written on Apr 4, 2011 by Alison Ashton

Use our no-knead technique to make a winning whole-wheat pizza dough that’s perfect with any type of topping.

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Yum-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Written on Apr 1, 2011 by Lia Huber

Alison and I got to talking about chicken the other day and were reminiscing how, when she was my editor at Cooking Light, readers couldn’t get enough of stuffed chicken breasts. And then we remembered why. They’re moist and tasty, quite elegant-looking, and cook faster than you’d think. Because they’re “beefed up” by the stuffing, you can easily serve four with only two breast halves.

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