Panzanellaserves 6 as a side or 2 as a mainyou will need:2 cups day old peasant bread, cubed and lightly toasted1 large cucumber, peeled and cubed2 - 3 tomatoes cubedhandful of basil torn into bite sized pieces1/4 cup good quality olive oil2 - 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar1 tsp flaky sea salt   assembly:cube bread and toast until lightly golden. transfer to a larger bowl and set aside.peel and cube your cucumbers and add to the bowl - core and cube tomatoes adding to the bowl as you go. drizzle olive...

Bittersweet chocolate and Dutch-process cocoa meld with a shot of fresh brewed coffee to give an ultra-rich flavor to this creamy French silk pie. A frothy meringue is the secret to lightening the brown sugar-sweetened filling. IngredientsCrust     30 chocolate wafers, (see Tip)     2 tablespoons chopped pitted dates     2 tablespoons water     1 tablespoon canola oil Filling     1 tablespoon brewed coffee     1 tablespoon water    ...

Pizza Roll-Up Bento Lunch >>> This easy pizza-inspired roll-up is a kid-pleaser. Make crunchy vegetables more appealing by selecting colorful varieties like orange and purple cauliflower—and don't forget the dip! Keep 'em smiling with watermelon cut into fun shapes with cookie cutters.Ingredients 1 8-inch whole-wheat flour tortilla 2 tablespoons prepared pizza sauce 12 leaves baby spinach 3 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella 1/2 cup cucumber spears 1/2 cup cauliflower florets  2 tablespoons low-fat...

Cucumbers are the ideal summer fruit. Refreshing, cooling, and hydrating, they are also high in antioxidants and a worthwhile addition to an anti-inflammatory diet. Better yet, their diversity makes them a key ingredient in many nutritious recipes, even one for a facial mask! This recipe, by Health Coach Mira Dessy, is the perfect opportunity to use up the remaining cucumbers from your end-of-summer harvest. Refrigerator Cucumber Pickles Ingredients ½ gallon jar, sterilized 2 cups raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar 6...

Are there really magical foods that help you lose weight and taste good, too? At Integrative Nutrition, there are a few simple principles that can help just about everyone to get healthier, including shedding excess pounds. Generally, what works for most people is to eat less packaged or processed foods, more whole foods, drink more water, get adequate sleep each night, and make sure that you’re getting a healthy dose of primary food. Some dietary theories promote certain foods and herbs that have slimming properties,...

Creamy Garlic Pasta with Shrimp & Vegetables for TwoToss a garlicky, Middle Eastern-inspired yogurt sauce with pasta, shrimp, asparagus, peas and red bell pepper for a fresh, satisfying summer meal. Serve with: Slices of cucumber and tomato tossed with lemon juice and olive oil.Ingredients     3 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti     6 ounces peeled and deveined raw shrimp (see Note), cut into 1-inch pieces     1/2 bunch asparagus, trimmed and thinly sliced    ...

Steak Burritos for Two Here’s a burrito inspired by San Francisco’s super burritos that come packed with meat, beans, rice, guacamole and salsa. We’ve kept this home-style version for two a bit simpler to make and a whole lot healthier with brown rice, whole-wheat tortillas and a more reasonable serving size. We recommend wrapping it in foil—the traditional way to serve it—so you can pick the burrito up and eat it without it falling apart, peeling back the foil as you go. Serve with a cold beer and vinegar-dressed...