If chicken Alfredo is your favorite dish to order out, then I have good news for you: it's actually a beginner-friendly dish that truly anyone can master. With a creamy, cheesy sauce and tender chicken breasts, it's the pasta dish I turn to time and time again when I need the ultim...
This is a common conundrum with cold pasta salad, especially if it is made ahead. But one trick for avoiding dry pasta salad is to cook the pasta 1 minute longer than package directions. Parched al dente pasta ends up soaking up too much dressing as it sits in the fridge, but soft, ...
If there’s one thing I love to teach people who want to learn how to cook, it’s how to master basic, everyday skills. Chopping parsley is one of those tasks. And the great news is that it’s possible to clean and prep parsley so it’s ready for you to use at any moment! Yo...
Tempeh is one of my favorite sources of plant-based protein. I love its earthy, nutty flavor and firm texture. But most of all, I love its versatility. It can crisp up into tasty vegan bacon, fill out a stir fry, crumble into a substitute for ground meat, and more....
In Italy, pasta is served as a second course. You have an antipasto—which just means something you serve before the pasta—then pasta, salad, your main course, dessert, cheese, coffee. The whole meal was good, but the revelation for me was the pasta the Castelvecches served. It was ...
The same is true if the pea is shelled and then left on the kitchen counter or in a warm place for more than a few hours.Garden peas Two pounds of peas in the shell will give you about two cups of shelled peas. That is enough to serve three or four people....
As we cover in our “how much protein should I eat per day?” you can target anywhere from 80% to 100% of your bodyweight in pounds per gram of protein, with an upper limit of 250g[15]: If you weigh 150 pounds (68 kg), target 120-150g of protein. If you weigh 200 pounds ...
Instead of reaching for a plain green salad, try including radicchio, red cabbage, kale, spinach, or some Chinese cabbage (bok choy), which is particularly rich in Vitamins A and C. Pumpkin, sesame, or pomegranate seeds will not only add a crunch texture-wise, but they're also full of...
Eat ground chicken or ground turkey breast instead of ground beef. These are much lower in fat. Get creative with the condiments and you’ll get flavor without the fat. Pasta and Rice The healthiest options in the pasta andriceaisle are made with whole grains or alternative flours rich in ...
Rotisserie chicken lasts 3-4 days in the fridge. Learn how to store it properly and use it in three simple and delicious weeknight meals. Pre-cooked chicken is a great option for busy cooks!