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I grew up in New York City and I'll tell you right now, January on the east coast-not so much fun. That's when you look to food for warmth and [...]

This super-simple breakfast is outstanding for both its taste and its health benefits. Just look at the all-star lineup of spices. Turmeric has significant anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger is another highly [...]

There are so many interesting and unique things about this green tea-berry latte recipe that I hardly know where to start. What really jumped out at me when Chef Jeannette [...]

There's a whole lot to love about Mediterranean eating. Exhibit A: marinara sauce. This underappreciated staple of Italian cuisine is actually one of the most nutritious sauces you can put [...]

Tired of the same-old holiday turkey and ham? This simple-yet-satisfying pork tenderloin dish may be just what you're looking for to freshen things up this year. Pork tenderloin is an [...]

Isn't it time to give your Thanksgiving cranberry sauce an upgrade? Here's a recipe that marries the sweet, delectable taste of honey with tart cranberries, tangy apple cider vinegar, and [...]

There's a whole lot to love about Mediterranean eating. Exhibit A: marinara sauce. This underappreciated staple of Italian cuisine is actually one of the most nutritious sauces you can put [...]

One thing's for sure: you can't live the longevity lifestyle without strong bones. But everyone forgets that you can build bones very effectively without milk! There's more than 600 mg [...]

Before I introduce this month's recipe let me say a bit about a component of eating that's almost as important as its nutritional content. See, many foods have an entire [...]

Green tea, ginger, and mango--the combination sounds intriguing and tastes even better. The light ginger notes help showcase the creamy rich flavor of fresh mango, which is more like ice [...]

Lamb is a wonderful source of protein that also happens to contain a fair amount of minerals, including calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium Plus, it makes a fabulous stew! This [...]

The first thing I thought of when I read Chef Jeannette's recipe for the 'Stars of Spring' soup was that it reminded me of my juicing recipes. As many of [...]

One of the most disturbing revelations of Dr. David Kessler's excellent book, The End of Overeating, was how much added sugar, salt, fat, and other unsavory ingredients can be found [...]

A lot of people don't know this, but the way a food is cooked has a lot to do with the impact it has on your blood sugar (also known [...]

Cold weather doesn't have to mean heavy, dense meals. This light-and-lively salad is proof. Here's an SAT question if there ever was one: Wine is to grapes as--is to wine. [...]

What's a picnic without comfort food like potato salad? Our sweet-tart German version replaces the heavy canned mayo of classic potato salad with a tangy shot of apple cider vinegar. [...]

I'm not a fan of vegan 'substitutes' such as vegan cheese or vegan pizza. For some reason, many vegan 'substitute' foods are made with horrible ingredients and lots of chemicals. [...]

Grilling peaches gives them a wonderful, soft smoky sweetness that's hard to define. Here, they are paired with chicken breasts marinated in a complementary dressing of lemon, mustard, and fresh [...]

My mother, bless her heart, was not exactly a great cook. (True story: a Until I was a teenager, I actually thought spaghetti and meatballs came out of a can.) [...]

The challenge with kale is making it' taste good. Look, everybody knows kale is super healthy, but if you don't prepare it in just the right way, it can be [...]

Minestrone is one of those traditional, rich, nutrient-laden soups that's been co-opted by the food industry and turned into a staple that you can find in a can at any [...]

If you're having vegans over for dinner and thinking about foods you shouldn't serve, a Caesar salad probably wouldn't be on the list But this salad is frequently served with [...]

During the low-fat craze of the '80s, people would routinely scarf down humongous 'no-fat' blueberry muffins, thinking they were consuming healthy fare when in fact they were consuming close to [...]

Mulled wine is a traditional seasonal drink made with red wine--but it's so much more. (And if you're like me and don't drink alcohol, you can make a nonalcoholic version [...]

This is one of those vegetarian dishes that I love to see on the menu when traveling. You just can't go wrong with nuts and cheese! In this case, the [...]

This Mediterranean Diet-inspired salad is a 'fat and fiber bomb'--healthy fat from avocado and olive oil paired with fiber from artichokes and nuts. And that's not even including the fiber [...]

If you think Chef Jeannette is kidding about the 'fiery' in the title of this recipe, let me alert you: she's not. This is hot stuff, largely thanks to the [...]

I don't know about you, but when I go to the local ice cream parlor I'm immediately drawn to the weird--sorry, artisan--flavors. (My wife gets chocolate, I get goat milk [...]

When Chef Jeannette sent me this month's recipe she added an intriguing note: 'Try this recipe with barramundi--it's my new favorite fish! Read about it, and you'll see why.' How [...]

Clafoutis (pronounced cluh-foo-tee) is a French custard dish traditionally made with black cherries. Let that sink in for a minute. (Just writing the words 'French custard' and 'black cherries' in [...]

I admit to being more than a little sentimental when it comes to lamb (and deer). But the truth is that lamb meat is a real nutritional bonanza. It contains [...]

The liver is getting a lot of attention these days in the health press, and for good reason. It plays a central role in every metabolic process. Everything that you [...]

Lasagna is one of those comfort foods that everybody loves and that low-carb advocates avoid like the plague. So leave it to Chef Jeanette to come up with a lowercarb, [...]

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with lighter enchiladas (we promise: they're just as good as the full-fat version!) Mexican food is a relatively new discovery for me. After all, it isn't [...]

Listen,' I said one day to Chef Jeannette, 'what are we going to do for people who say they just don't like fish and can't eat it? After all, there's [...]

It's always amazed me that coleslaw doesn't have more of a reputation as a health food. After all, its primary ingredient is cabbage, one of the great superstars of the [...]

Dal (also known as dahl) is an Indian term for a thick soup-like stew made from different varieties of legumes (usually lentils), onions, and a variety of pungent spices. It's [...]

This recipe is pure alchemy--cake-like on top and pudding-like on the bottom. What's not to like? I've been experimenting with different versions of keto dieting--and this dessert actually fits into [...]

Granola fell out of favor for a while, at least with those of us who championed the benefits of a low-carb diet. And for a while--let's face it--most granola was [...]

You'll note that Chef Jeannette specified 'pasture-raised' steak in this recipe--please don't ignore that recommendation. I get asked on a regular basis how I can recommend meat when 'everybody knows' [...]

Chef Jeannette's take on this super-simple breakfast is outstanding for both its taste and its health benefits. Just look at the all-star lineup of spices. Turmeric has significant anti-inflammatory properties. [...]

Harissa is a hot chili sauce that's common in North Africa, made from tomatoes, paprika, and red hot chili peppers. Yes, it's got a fiery bite, but as Chef Jeannette [...]

Chef Jeanette's creative twist on the classic Thai green papaya salad is unbelievably fresh and light, but balanced with an out-of-this-world fish sauce that gives the whole thing just the [...]

Peas are like the Rodney Dangerfield of legumes--they 'don't get no respect.' But they're a real nutritional heavyweight. They've got a generous amount of protein, quite a bit of vitamin [...]

Before I tell you about this recipe, I have to tell you a story about Chef Jeannette s brownies. Years ago, when we were writing cookbooks together, we needed to [...]

Unless you're on a keto diet or a really strict low-carb plan, you might find it difficult to come up with a good winter breakfast that doesn't contain either flour [...]

If ever there was a nutritional fad that had some substance behind it, it would be bone broth. The idea behind bone broth is to simmer animal bones (like beef [...]

When Chef Jeannette sent me this recipe, the first thing I did was Google rainbow trout. That's because every time you look, it seems there's another hidden danger or environmental [...]

How do you turn indulgent cookie dough into a healthy and delicious treat? That's Chef Jeannette's genius. This recipe makes two scant cups, and each one contains more than 9 [...]