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Mayonnaise is considered one of those truly bad for you foods. There's about 100 calories in a tablespoon of what might just be America's favorite condiment. With this in mind how are you going to satisfy your tuna fish fix? Here's a great recipe for you to try. Ingredients 1 - 6 1/2 oz. can Solid White Tuna (packed in water, drained and flaked) 1/2 - cup plain non-fat Read more
I am not usually a big fan of supermarket pita. The store-bought pockets usually pale in comparison to the pillowy, perfectly toasted pita you get at Middle Eastern eateries. That said, the soon-to-be-released Pocket Thins from Arnold (aka Oroweat, if you live on the West Coast) are the best packaged pita I've ever tasted. Just released in the Northeast and Midwest and rolling out nationwide on Read more
It's hard not to be obsessed with new products from Trader Joe's. Between the Bread's latest sandwich involves one of these additions: grilled eggplant and zucchini. I am powerless to shiny new food products at Trader Joe's. So when I recently spotted a melange of grilled eggplant and zucchini in the frozen food aisle, I bought a bag without any idea how I'd use it. Find out what she made with Read more
As school begins, it's even more important to feed your kids nutrient-packed meals to keep their brains and bodies healthy and active. Written by a registered dietitian and mom, Carolyn Land Williams, M.Ed., R.D. developed Cooking Light: The Ultimate Kid-Approved Cookbook ($19.95) to include delicious and nutritional meals that kids can help prepare and the whole family can enjoy together. If you Read more
As much as I love making turkey burgers and Italian sausage skewers, right now I'm craving something a little exotic, so tonight I'll be lighting up the grill for a portable version of a South Asian favorite: tandoori chicken. In this contemporary rendition, I'm using the tandoor's trademark spices — such as cumin, cayenne, and ginger — but since I don't have a clay oven to call my own, I'm Read more
Although one of her specialties is turkey burgers, lately DearSugar has been in a recipe rut. I decided to help her spice things up with this savory and scrumptious recipe. Instead of being served on a bun, the burger gets placed inside a pita pocket. The meat is seasoned with tons of fresh herbs before being stuffed with salty feta cheese. Paired with red wine or a cold beer, this flavorful Read more
