September, 2009

Sliced squid is tossed with a lemon juice, garlic, and celery mixture!

Steam fresh mussels in a fragrant, spicy and easy-to-make melange of garlic, tomatoes, oregano, basil, pepper flakes and wine. Buy fresh mussels from a reputable source, and discard any that do not open during steaming.

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 301; Total Fat 14g; Carbohydrates 5g The 39 grams of protein in this dish from Mario Batali’s Mozza restaurant will keep you full for hours. Eating protein also facilitates muscle repair after exercise, so this is the perfect postworkout supper. Pleasantly bitter radicchio and pungent arugula are both more nutritious than blander types of lettuce such as iceberg.

Tomatillos make this tangy salsa green — and delicious! Serve it with tortilla chips, on fish, or with tacos and burritos.

This is a delicious pot roast with peppers and onions. Just like at the Cuban restaurants in the malls!

Mulled or spiced wine is served in many Western and Northern European countries as a part of winter celebrations.

Fresh herbs – lavender, rosemary, and thyme – are used to make an oil marinade for pork steaks. Marinate the meat while preheating the grill for a simple and quick meal.

An excellent fruity drink on a hot day! Bananas and raspberries are blended with orange juice and yogurt.

Chicken cooked with lemon, mushrooms and artichoke hearts gets some zip from a splash of Worcestershire sauce.