Recipes
Each recipe includes nutritional information.
Chicken with Roasted Grapes and Shallots
PREP: 15 minutes;
TOTAL: 1 hour 35 minutes
Quick First Course
Celery Soup with Sourdough Croutons and Tarragon Swirl
PREP: 35 minutes;
TOTAL: 50 minutes
Vegetarian Main
Penne with Lemon and Root Vegetables
PREP: 50 minutes;
TOTAL: 50 minutes
PREP: 35 minutes;
TOTAL: 35 minutes
Turkey Cutlets with Brussels Sprouts and Dried Cranberries
PREP: 25 minutes;
TOTAL: 25 minutes
Super-Healthy
Barley Stew with Leeks, Mushrooms, and Greens
PREP: 25 minutes;
TOTAL: 55 minutes
Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Cinnamon-Caramel Sauce
PREP: 20 minutes;
TOTAL: 4 1/2 hours (includes chilling time)
Salmon with Hoisin, Orange, and Bok Choy (pictured)
PREP: 15 minutes;
TOTAL: 30 minutes
Good to Know:
- Grapes (in the roast chicken dish) are low in calories (one cup contains just 62 calories) and are a good source of potassium and vitamins C and B6. Studies have linked the flavonoids in grapes to a decrease in the risk of heart disease.
- Celery (in the soup) is high in fiber and vitamin C, and is credited with potentially reducing blood pressure. According to a recent study, a flavonoid in celery may lower a woman's risk of ovarian cancer.
- Shiitake mushrooms (in the steak-and-mushroom Reuben) are a good source of iron and protein. Studies have found that mushrooms also contain cholesterol-lowering active compounds that boost the immune system.
- Root vegetables like carrots in the penne are both delicious and healthy. Not all carrots are orange. Look for red and yellow ones too; they contain beneficial antioxidants like lycopene and lutein.
- In addition to being an excellent source of fiber and vitamins C and K, brussels sprouts (served with the turkey cutlets) have high levels of vitamin A and beta carotene, which may help fight infections and promote healthy, radiant skin.
- Like its cousins garlic and onions, the leek (in the barley stew) has a combination of nutrients like iron, vitamin B6, and folate that help stabilize blood sugar levels
