Chicken Nugget Dippers

FROM SNACKS (DL) Yield: 4-6 servings Who says comfort food can’t be healthy food? These tasty dippers make perfect lunchbox stuffers or high-protein after school snacks. Any dip will do: try Thai peanut sauce, ketchup and mayo, Asian dipping sauce, or even fruit preserves. 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup whole wheat pasty flour [...]

GINGERED TEMPEH WITH SHIITAKES AND BELL PEPPER

FROM ANTIINFLAMM (NS) Serves 4 Anti-Inflammatory Foods: Soy, Shiitakes, Ginger 2/3 cup mirin (rice wine) 2 tablespoons tamari 1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey 8-ounces tempeh, sliced into 1-inch triangles or squares 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms 1 medium bell pepper, chopped into 1/2-inch squares 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger 1 [...]

Chicken or Tempeh with Bok Choy

Yield: 4 servings JAPANESE FORMULA 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons mirin (rice wine) 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1-2 tablespoons garlic-ginger paste (see note) or 2 teaspoons each minced garlic and ginger 2 scallions, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons minced cilantro 2 teaspoons sugar MEAT AND VEGGIES 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs (bone in) or [...]

Thai Vegetable Green Curry

Serves 4 This curry gets better over time and is at its best when prepared a day before serving. Gently reheat the curry over medium-low heat before serving. THAI FORMULA 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced ginger 2-4 tablespoons green, yellow or red Thai curry paste 3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce 1 (14-ounce) can [...]

Roasted Whole Chicken Breasts with Fennel Spice

Yield: 4 servings This easy, fool-proof way to roast chicken breasts was inspired by the Cook’s Illustrated method, which imparts juicy meat and a crispy skin. Serve alone or with Asparagus in Tahini Sauce. 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper pinch red chili flakes 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature 2 [...]

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Pesto and Apples

Yield: 4 servings 1/2 cup pesto 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 4 rectangles focaccia bread, sliced in half horizontally Mayonnaise and stoneground mustard 1 cup baby spinach 2 apples, thinly sliced Preheat the grill (charcoal, gas or stovetop) to medium heat. Place each chicken breast between sheets of waxed paper. Pound each to 1/2-inch. [...]

Spinach and Smoked Turkey Salad with Cherries

Yield: 4 servings HONEY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE 2 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard 2 teaspoons honey 1/4 teaspoon salt freshly ground pepper 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil SALAD 1/2 cup fresh cherries, halved and pitted 1 bunch or 4 handfuls spinach, washed 1 cup smoked turkey, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/4 cup [...]

Tender Breaded Chicken Breasts

Yield: 4 servings Lightly battered, pounded chicken breasts are seared in olive oil to make a healthier version of this favorite comfort food. Slice and serve on salads, or leave whole and top with sauce and sauteed vegetables. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 3 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 [...]

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