Pasta and Beans: Pasta e Fagioli

Ingredients 2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil 1/8 pound (about 3 slices) pancetta, chopped Two 4 to 6-inch sprigs rosemary, left intact One 4 to 6-inch sprig thyme with several sprigs on it, left intact 1 large fresh bay leaf or 2 dried bay leaves 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 … Read more

Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic

Ingredients 2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon lemon zest Salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions Watch how to make this recipe. Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well salted boiling water … Read more

Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ingredients 1 pound chicken breast (about 2 breasts), cubed 3 scallions, whites only, thinly sliced on an angle 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, minced 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil About … Read more

American Macaroni Salad

Ingredients 2 cups dry elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed, and drained 1/3 cup diced celery 1/4 cup minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, drained 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup diced vine-ripened tomato (optional) 1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar … Read more

Healthy Cauliflower Rice

Level: Easy Total: 25 min Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Yield: 4 (3/4 to 1 cup servings) Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower, separated into 1-inch florets 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely diced Kosher salt 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped Juice of 1/2 lemon Directions Trim the cauliflower florets, cutting away as much stem as … Read more