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Greek Chicken Salad Pita with Lemon Vinaigrette

Written on May 9, 2011 by Alison Ashton

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

Speedy Chickpea Couscous with Pesto

Written on May 5, 2011 by Alison Ashton

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

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Basil-Mint Pesto

Written on May 5, 2011 by Alison Ashton

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

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Carla Hall’s Spicy Carrot and Ginger Soup

Written on Apr 27, 2011 by Alison Ashton

This recipe demonstrates “Top Chef” contestant (and fan favorite!) 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 the soup with flavor and silken tofu instead of heavy cream to…

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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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