Tabla de contenidos para September 2020 en EatingWell

Paul Greenberg, who wrote The Plant Prescription in this issue, gave up eating meat, dairy and seafood of any sort for an entire year. His goal in going vegan was to improve his cholesterol, blood pressure and overall heart health. He details his experience, which included endless visits to the doctor, medical tests and creative cooking adventures, on page 68. I’m mentioning this story front and center to give a shoutout to Paul for his commitment. I mean, I definitely DO NOT want to give up cheese, steaks and eggs for a year! So big thanks, Paul! But in all seriousness, I wanted to bring it up because I don’t want you to miss his piece. This feature story, which combines his firsthand account with easy-to-understand explanations of the…

IF YOU WANT TO SHAKE YOUR THANG Check Out: 305 Fitness Entrepreneur Sadie Kurzban and her crew offer bright, loud and fantastically fun (and free) cardio dance parties lasting anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour. Options range from family-friendly Disney workouts to grown-up hip-hop and Latin sessions. You can join in live on YouTube, but the parties are also archived for later booty-shaking. The vibe is inclusive and body-positive, meaning you’ll hear more about expressing yourself and feeling good than slimming down—even as sweat pours off you and your legs tremble, says personal trainer Jeana Anderson Cohen, founder and CEO of the fitness-focused media company aSweatLife. (Free, 305fitness.com) IF YOU HAVE SPECIFIC GOALS AND LIKES Check Out: Down Dog Some people feed off the energy of a real-time…

Savory French Toast With Smoked Salmon ACTIVE: 35 min TOTAL: 35 min French toast gets a dinnertime makeover with slices of crusty bread dunked in mustardy egg custard and topped with red onion, smoked salmon, dill and a simple caper-cream sauce. 2 cloves garlic, grated, divided½ cup crème fraîche or sour cream1 tablespoon capers, rinsed1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish1 tablespoon lemon juice½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided6 large eggs, divided½ cup whole milk½ teaspoon dry mustard4 ½-inch-thick slices crusty whole-wheat bread (about 8 ounces)2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil4 ounces sliced smoked salmonThinly sliced red onion for garnish 1. Preheat oven to 250°F. 2. Combine half the garlic, crème fraîche (or sour cream), capers, dill, lemon juice and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Set aside. 3.…

Brown Sugar Glazed Apple Cake ACTIVE: 15 min TOTAL: 2½ hrs TO MAKE AHEAD: Store airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days. Grated apple and warm spices give this moist cake the flavor of fall. 1 cup all-purpose flour¾ cup white whole-wheat flour2 teaspoons apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon baking powder¾ teaspoon salt plus a pinch, divided½ teaspoon baking soda2 large eggs¾ cup granulated sugar½ cup whole-milk plain yogurt1 teaspoon vanilla extract⅔ cup canola oil2 small crisp apples, such as Gala2 tablespoons light brown sugar1½ tablespoons unsalted butter1½ teaspoons heavy cream 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously coat a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. 2. Whisk all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, spice blend, baking powder, ¾ teaspoon salt and baking soda in a medium bowl.…

Crispy Crunchy Okra These very crispy green pods satisfy our craving for crunch and deliver an impressive 11 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein per serving. World’s Puffiest Sour Cream & Onion Corn Puffs Who’s to say if they are really the puffiest in the world? But these nibbles are definitely light and airy, and we love that they come in a flavor once reserved for potato chips. Everything but the Bagel Nut Duo TJ’s has a way with everything bagel seasoning—here it coats roasted almonds and cashews for a mix that’s full of flavor, not to mention healthy fats and fiber. Scalloped Potato Chips With Five Cheeses Parmesan, Cheddar, Asiago, Romano and provolone combine to create all the flavor of the classic side dish packed into a…

When chef Fabio Viviani is cooking at his Siena Tavern in Chicago he often drives an hour home to make dinner and eat with his wife, Ashley, and their 4-year-old son. “I learned in Italy you have to make time for family meals,” says the 42-year-old Top Chef alum. Viviani owned his first restaurant in Florence at age 18 and today has a stake in 30-plus restaurants in the U.S. But he still appreciates the simple Italian food he ate growing up. “My mom showed me certain dishes that can be put together quickly. That makes the time for family easier to find.” On the following pages, Viviani shares some of his favorite fast recipes, like fresh pasta with Bolognese and gnocchi in creamy truffle sauce. Armed with these recipes,…

Easy Freezy! 5 cool containers our Test Kitchen cooks swear by Souper Cubes Freezing Trays with Lids Made from food-grade silicone, these trays are ideal for storing portions of sauces, purees and soups. Pop out just the amount you need without having to thaw a whole big batch. Sold in ½-, 1- and 2-cup sizes. ($20-$37, soupercubes.com) Stasher Bag Mega Stand-Up We’re longtime fans of these airtight silicone storage bags, which can be frozen, boiled or microwaved. This new, larger option holds just under a gallon—a smart, reusable alternative to zip-top freezer bags. ($30, stasherbag.com) OXO Smart Seal Containers What’s noteworthy about these containers: they’re made from a special glass that’s resistant to thermal shock, so you can take them straight from the freezer to the oven without fear of…

1 Easy Dinners Try our new lineup of weeknight meals on for size. Think: Sheet-Pan Chili-Lime Salmon with Potatoes & Peppers (shown) and Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Carrots & Broccoli. EatingWell.com/easydinners 2 Lunch Inspo Kids and adults will love these midday meal ideas, from Rainbow Veggie Wraps and Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothies to Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons. EatingWell.com/easylunch 3 Simple 30-Day Weight-Loss Plan Fuel your health goals with our 1,200-calorie meal plan, packed with satisfying recipes. EatingWell.com/30dayplan THE EATINGWELL GOOD-LIFE GURUS We follow these food bloggers on Instagram for simple, healthy dinner ideas. @pinchofyum Another busy weeknight with no time to shop? Well that’s just the perfect opportunity for a Chipotle-Tahini (aka Clean-Your-Fridge) Bowl (shown), Firecracker Vegan Lettuce Wraps or Vegetarian Chili from Lindsay Ostrom, who specializes in quick…

Goods on Display. When I think of a farmhouse kitchen, I think of that eclectic gathered look. It’s not all tidied up,” says Galvan. Go for open shelving to show off what you use daily—cups, bowls and plates. And allot counter space to containers of flour and other staples. Fresh Touches. “All year I have plants and herbs growing in the kitchen,” says Galvan. She also likes to set out big bowls of fresh fruit and counter-friendly veggies. “There’s nothing more homey and farmhouse than a ‘we just pulled it from our garden’ feel,” she says. A Mix of Old and New. Galvan recommends visiting flea markets and antique shops to see what catches your eye. Think: copper pots, marble charcuterie boards and vintage dishes. Or look for vintage-inspired items,…

A decade or so ago, truly great handcrafted bread was a luxury that was hard to find in America. But the artisan baking movement—using all manner of grains beyond white flour—has slowly been taking hold stateside, now accounting for about 30% of all bread sales in the U.S., according to a Statista report. It gained an even broader American fan base during the pandemic, when quarantine lockdowns spurred a sourdough obsession among home bakers. And despite all the anti-carb rhetoric still out there, bread can be part of a healthy diet—especially when you choose loaves with fiber-rich whole grains and other beneficial ingredients. So, which breads rise to the top in terms of health? Here are three. Sourdough Sourdough is made with a fermented “starter” that contains wild yeasts and…

TRUE Go Big at Breakfast, Light at Night For most, dinner is the largest meal of the day. But in terms of weight, you may be better off following the old advice to eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper. New research compared people who consumed a large a.m. meal and meager dinner and vice versa. Participants had more than double the diet-induced thermogenesis (the increased calorie burn from eating and digestion) after breakfast than after dinner. That’s because your metabolism runs higher in the morning and slows at night, offering a weight-loss edge. SOURCE: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism TRUE-ISH Yogurt Fast-Tracks Weight Loss A meta-analysis of diet, lifestyle and weight-gain data found that people who regularly ate yogurt had…

Honey-Sesame Turkey Meatloaves With Broccolini ACTIVE: 25 min TOTAL: 45 min Adding cooked veggies to these mini meatloaves helps the lean turkey stay juicy. ½ small onion, coarsely chopped½ medium red bell pepper, coarsely chopped2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled1 1-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, coarsely chopped3 tablespoons peanut or canola oil, divided2 bunches broccolini, trimmed1 bunch scallions, trimmed½ teaspoon salt, divided1 large egg, lightly beaten⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce plus 2 teaspoons, divided1 pound lean ground turkey1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil2 teaspoons sesame seeds 1. Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 425°F. Coat one large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and line another one with foil. 2. Combine onion, bell pepper, garlic and ginger in a mini food…

Rosemary-&-Garlic-Basted Sirloin Steak ACTIVE: 15 min TOTAL: 50 min Master a perfect seared steak with this easy method. The key to success: letting the meat come to room temperature before adding to the pan to ensure it cooks evenly. 1 pound boneless top sirloin steak, trimmed1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided4 medium cloves garlic, minced2 medium shallots, sliced lengthwise1½ tablespoons butter1 sprig fresh rosemary, plus more for garnish 1. Let steak stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels. Brush with oil and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. 2. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook for 1 minute. Add garlic, shallots, butter and rosemary; cook, tilting the pan slightly…

Kefir Grand Slam While this drinkable yogurt is delicious on its own, poured over some granola or blended into smoothies, you can use it for so much more. Try it in one of these quick breakfast ideas. Creamy Scrambled Eggs with Chives Whisk 2 large eggs, 1 Tbsp. plain kefir, 2 tsp. minced chives and a pinch of salt, then scramble in a buttered skillet over low to medium heat until just set. Golden Milk Frappe Combine ¾ cup plain kefir, ½ cup canned light coconut milk, 2 tsp. honey, 1 tsp. ground turmeric, ⅛ tsp. ground cinnamon, a pinch ground pepper and 1 cup ice cubes in a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy. Overnight Quinoa Pudding Combine 1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa, ¾ cup plain kefir, 1 Tbsp. chia seeds,…

“Heart disease? Oh, c’mon, that’s so old school.” So went my thinking as I rode a conveyor belt into a CT scan in one of those dreary medical-imaging facilities I’d managed to avoid for the entirety of my 51 years. I was fairly certain this was just another test that didn’t really apply to me, one of the many my doctor had tacked on to the growing list of exams we Americans find ourselves subjected to as we move through the decades. And why should it? I’d never smoked, I drank only in moderation—usually red wine. I exercised for a half-hour on most days, meditated not infrequently and did all the other things one is supposed to do to manage stress. The EKG tracings of my heartbeats were suitable for…

It was the third Saturday of the month at the Soapstone Baptist Church, and Mable Owens Clarke—short-cropped hair, sparkly eyes—was greeting a first-timer with a favorite line: “Where’ve you been? I’ve been waiting to feed you!” Behind her, irresistible aromas rose off the steam table. Folks lined up out the door, standing close together (as this was pre-pandemic), waiting to pay $14 a ticket for a feast cooked by Clarke—enough food for the 400 who would come to this back-roads promontory in northwestern South Carolina. Clarke’s “food dippers” were holding serving spoons, ready for decisions. Most guests requested the meal’s namesake: Clarke’s cornmeal-and-spice-crusted flounder. But that was just the beginning. Don’t like fish? Then how about cranberry chicken or smothered pork chops? Alongside, maybe collards, their taste bumped up with…

1. GOLDEN LEMON THYME Golden, or variegated, lemon thyme has dainty, gilt-edged leaves with citrus notes like common thyme, but turned up a notch for a truly lemony flavor that pairs especially well with fish and chicken. The leaves also add depth and freshness to desserts like shortbread or fruit salad, where common thyme might be too overwhelming. 2. BAY LAUREL Also called a bay tree, bay laurel is perfect for growing indoors because it’s low-maintenance and does well in a container. The fresh leaves are pungent with hints of nutmeg, vanilla, mint and pine. Their flavor concentrates as they dry, but dulls quickly, so recently dried are best. Adding to soups and sauces is a no-brainer, but bay leaves also bring a nice herbal note to rice pudding or…

The editors at EatingWell sent me an ice cream maker. They were correct to assume that I did not have one. The last time I made ice cream, I was a child in Alabama. There was a snowstorm, which meant there was a quarter inch of snow on our station wagon. My father scraped the snow off with a squeegee, dumped it on a cookie sheet and we added peppermint extract and swirled it with a wooden spoon. It was very refreshing if we ignored the pine needles. The editors at EatingWell sent me an ice cream maker so that I might recreate their 1990 Charter Issue cover girl: peach sorbet. Peach sorbet is the refined older sister of the fanciest dessert to ever appear on my grandmother’s dining room…

Finish this sentence: To me, cooking is… bringing people together. Everyone eats, whether it’s for sustenance or celebrations, but who you’re with matters just as much as what you’re eating. Cooking is also family, love, memories, history, nutrition, inspiring and healing. What food says home to you, and why? A Sunday pork roast screams home to me. My mum would make a nice weekend roast for my brother and me; I still like her to cook pork with a crackling skin during the holidays. What’s always in your fridge? Seasonal fruit and veg along with some nice rib-eyes and New York strip steaks from Gwen Butcher Shop & Restaurant [his L.A.-based project with his brother, Luke], eggs to whip up morning omelets, various cheeses, tons of condiments, and whole milk…

Crispy Fish Taco Bowls ACTIVE: 20 min TOTAL: 20 min The adobo sauce in a can of chipotles lends earthy heat to the crema that tops these bowls. Don’t toss out the unused peppers! Freeze them in an airtight container and pull them out to add to sauces, marinades or chili. 1 pound white fish, such as cod, cut into 2-inch pieces½ cup mayonnaise, divided¾ cup panko breadcrumbs¼ cup sour cream2 tablespoons sauce from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo2 tablespoons lime juicePinch of salt plus ¼ teaspoon, divided¼ teaspoon ground pepper2 cups cooked brown rice2 cups shredded cabbage1 cup thinly sliced radishesFresh cilantro for garnish 1. Preheat oven to 475°F. Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. 2. Coat fish with ¼…

Fennel Panzanella ACTIVE: 20 min TOTAL: 20 min This lemony vinaigrette is so simple but tastes so much fresher than store-bought. Make a double batch to toss on other salads. It will keep in the fridge for up to a week. Add some shredded chicken to the salad to make it a meal. 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar½ teaspoon grated lemon zest1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon chopped shallot½ teaspoon Dijon mustard¼ teaspoon plus ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon ground pepper¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil4 slices whole-wheat sourdough bread (5 ounces), toasted and cut into bite-size pieces2 cups baby arugula or torn arugula leaves2 cups thinly sliced fennel (1 medium bulb)6 fresh basil leaves, torn6 fresh mint leaves, torn¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese¼ cup pomegranate arils (seeds) 1. Combine vinegar, lemon zest,…

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