Nourishing, Fast, Fresh Recipes -

Brandied Cherry Clafoutis

This dessert has a pudding-like consistency and decadently rich flavor . . . for about 30 calories more than a serving of low-fat Oreos.

Greek Chicken Salad Pita with Lemon Vinaigrette

Alison Lewis's colorful, bright-flavored chicken salad recipe, from her book, "400 Best Sandwich Recipes, is a surefire lunch-box winner.

Speedy Chickpea Couscous with Pesto

When it comes to side dishes on hectic weeknights, whole wheat couscous is a busy cook's best ally.

Basil-Mint Pesto

This simple, springy pesto recipe is a versatile friend in the kitchen. Use to flavor whole grains, dollop on fish or chicken, or dress a bowl of pasta.

Chicken and Mushroom Saute with Marsala Cream Sauce

This sauce is more silk than velvet, which works beautifully with any type of mushroom, from cremini to morels.

Carla Hall’s Spicy Carrot and Ginger Soup

This carrot and ginger soup recipe demonstrates “Top Chef” contestant and cohost of “The Chew” Carla Hall’s deft touch with nourishing ingredients. It’s also the type of healthy everyday food she favors that leaves room for some well-chosen indulgences. She uses herbal tea bags as bouquet garni to infuse flavor and silken tofu instead of…

Chocolate Amaranth Pudding

Coconut sugar lends subtle sweetness to our Mexican-spiced chocolate pudding made with amaranth.

Devilish Egg Salad

Lia's egg salad recipe combines the ease of egg salad with the spicy kick of traditional deviled eggs.

Halibut “Burgers” with Minted Napa Cabbage Slaw

Halibut filets dressed with blue cheese-spiked napa cabbage make a delicious entree for spring and summer entertaining.

Dayna’s Matzo Ball Soup

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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