We debuted a new blogger this week — Katie Cavuto Boyle, registered dietitian and finalist on this summer’s The Next Food Network Star. Every Sunday, Katie will offer her healthy musings (aptly titled “Katie’s Healthy Bites”). Keeping with tradition, she also filled out our fun, food-filled questionnaire. Check out her answers and give her a warm Healthy Eats welcome.
Bobby Flay is a definite grill master (Did you see him with that burger in this month’s Food Network Magazine?). He doesn’t disappoint with this dish. Doctored up with a spice mix that echoes Old Bay’s flavor, these steak fries are an easy side for your weekend cookout.
(P.S.: Dana talked about faux frying yesterday — this recipe is another lighter french fry alternative.)
It’s insanely — and unseasonably — hot in the northeast today, and tomorrow it’s supposed to be warmer. This iced tea is just what the weatherman ordered. Antioxidant-rich white tea is the base. It gets a boost from fresh lemon slices (vitamin C), chopped fresh ginger (a bit of spice), honey (a simple, natural sugar) and the piece de resistance: frozen raspberry cubes! Okay, I’m too excited about these ice cubes. By the way, this bright bevvy is under 80 calories a serving. Way better than the bottled stuff.
Toast that fat tax refund (or drown your penny-pinching sorrows) with this vibrant libation made from a simple mix of fresh grapefruit, Triple Sec and Champagne. You’ll feel rich clinking these glasses — even if your wallet feels a little lighter.
I won’t be digging into roast lamb (or ham for that matter) this Easter, but I wouldn’t want my meat-eating friends to go without. Leg of lamb is a classic main for tomorrow’s big holiday, and this dish gets a twist with a balsamic-apricot glaze. The roast feeds 14 (at 3-ounces per serving) — perfect for a small crowd. The picture shows it paired with green beans and roasted tomatoes; you might also try low-cal smashed potatoes and fresh asparagus for a classy spring feast.
We have had a couple posts this week about buying (or making) the healthiest snack and energy bars. Continuing on that theme, I wanted to give props to Dana for this homemade version. Her recipe includes a mix of oatmeal, peanut butter, brown rice cereal and dried fruits, but you can always sub in your favorite fruits or nut butter variations. (Check out Dana’s how-to video, too.)
We love our artichokes here at Healthy Eats (have you seen our splashy banner above?), but we know they can be a pain to prep. Use your extra time this weekend to try this steamed artichoke dish. Serve them as a side, appetizer or in place of chips and dip. Believe us, you won’t get fiber, vitamin C, folate, vitamin K and magnesium from any packaged snacks.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a non-profit focused on keeping our foods and environment healthier, released its “Dirty Dozen” list — a wallet guide to the top produce to get organic (if you can) and conventional fruits and veggies that aren’t overloaded with pesticides. They also share info on how they picked the list, the effects of washing and more. If you’re worried about the toxins lurking in your food, definitely check it out.
Plus, read our own Organic Shopping: Dos & Don’ts.
Today, we welcome a new season, and what better way to celebrate than with the quintessential spring veggie: asparagus. Ellie Krieger doctors up the typical green spears with a Parmesan-egg crumb topping. The quick steaming helps preserve the nutrients, flavor and crunch. Enjoy it all for under 70 calories per serving.
For those of of us in more seasonal climates, winter is headed out the door (and not soon enough for me!). This weekend, salute the end of chilly temperatures with some hearty, stick-to-your-ribs favorites. Before you know it, we’ll be firing up the grill and tossing those summer salads.
I made cream braised cabbage. But instead of using a lot of cream, I only used about 1-2 tablespoons, and added another tablespoon of horseradish. And that was for a whole head of cabbage. I got that creamy texture, and a great punch of flavor! And it goes great along side my mustard roasted potatoes!