Roasting is an excellent low-fat cooking technique because very little fat is necessary to carry the flavor of the food. High heat concentrates and seals in food's natural flavor, two jobs that only a...
Author: Martha Stewart
Some people like only mayonnaise or melted butter on their lobster rolls, but we love the added flavor that fresh herbs provide.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cranberries are one of the few fruits native to the northeastern United States, growing wild in bogs and swamps. Cranberries have become a staple at holiday meals, especially Thanksgiving. This is my kicked-up...
Author: Martha Stewart
Salmon is remarkably healthful. It is full of protein, vitamin A, and omega fatty acids, which are essential to the proper functioning of the heart and brain.
Author: Martha Stewart
This dish sizzles with flavor long after summer is over.
Author: Martha Stewart
Because parchment paper traps in steam during cooking, the fish stays moist without the addition of oil or butter.
Author: Martha Stewart
Fried fish is the traditional filling of Baja tacos. They are simply garnished with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
Anchovies add rich, subtle flavor to this classic dressing.
Author: Martha Stewart
Pasta plus five ingredients (and a little salt and pepper) makes a great meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
With such a short list of ingredients, each one counts. This shrimp stir-fry's chili-garlic sauce here adds deep, complex flavor-not just heat.
Author: Martha Stewart
Our salmon fillets, searedso they retain flavorful juices, lie ona bed of quick-braised red cabbageinstead of a heavy starch.
Author: Martha Stewart
Mussels, cockles, shrimp, and squid are combined in this crowd-pleasing paella. Paella is also the name of the two-handled pan used to make this dinner entree.
Author: Martha Stewart
Easy and elegant, this four-ingredient shrimp recipe comes together in a flash. Marinate the shrimp for 15 minutes, grill, and add to a bright summer salad for a delicious lunch.
Author: Martha Stewart
This savory spaghetti squash casserole gets an umami boost from anchovies and Parmesan. The creamy sauce is surprisingly low in fat, so go ahead and have a second helping!
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe, courtesy of Lost Kitchen chef and owner Erin French, also works very well with salmon or swordfish.
Author: Martha Stewart
Tuna, cannellini beans, green beans, and red onion are matches made in salad heaven -- toss them in a simple dressing of white-wine vinegar and olive oil for a light and refreshing lunch or dinner.
Author: Martha Stewart
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With their vitamin K, cukes will help keep your bones strong, while protein in the eggs and shrimp energize you until dinner.
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This delicious and filling Nicoise salad will bring tastes of the Mediterranean right to your dinner plate.
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Grated zucchini, anchovies, garlic, and a splash of pasta water create a summery, umami-packed sauce for gemelli. Salty Pecorino Romano and fresh mint are stirred in off the heat for even more flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
Chef Marcus Samuelsson shares this taco recipe, saying it's the freshest fish you can find that works the best and that you need a very hot grill for optimum success. Put the spicy slaw on top of each...
Author: Martha Stewart
In our little tea sandwiches, cooked asparagus is layered with a mixture of poached salmon, horseradish, and nonfat sour cream over whole-grain bread.
Author: Martha Stewart
Ginger and scallions season pan-seared eggplant and tuna steaks in this quick-cook meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
Served with Green Curry Cashew Sauce, this fried shrimp recipe is an easy alternative to takeout.
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Stacking fish and vegetables in a multilevel steamer lets you cook everything simultaneously. Red snapper or trout are good alternatives to black bass.
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Using light mayonnaise and lime juice in the dressing considerably reduces the calories and fat in this salad. Chili powder adds spice to the shrimp. This recipe is featured in the "Everyday Food: Light"...
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Creamy cannellini beans, sauteed with rosemary and lemon zest, provide a fragrant and delicious bed for steamed salmon in this easy and delicious weeknight meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
Crab sandwiches are delicate, so we prefer thin brioche toast with just crab, soft lettuce, a bit of creme fraiche, and some avocado.
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A smattering of sweet peas and a good measure of rock shrimp turn a humble bowl of pearl barley into a serious risotto.
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What kid doesn't love a good fish stick? Parents will be nibbling at these as well.
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Easy and elegant, this dish is a real catch. The use of the word "scampi" to mean a garlicky, buttery preparation for shrimp is more Italian-American than Italian; it's thought to have first appeared on...
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Brush slices of rustic bread with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, toast in oven while clams are cooking.
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This recipe for hard-shell blue crabs comes from Rob Cernak, owner of Obrycki's Crab House in Baltimore. It's best to keep the crabs on ice. If you are unable to do so, make certain to wet them before...
Author: Martha Stewart
Two steps -- boil and toss -- lead to a pasta with varied tastes and textures, from sweet shrimp and fresh mint to creamy feta and crunchy snow peas.
Author: Martha Stewart
Buy shelled and deveined shrimp, and this recipe is as fast as dinner gets. Be sure to zest the lemons before you juice them.
Author: Martha Stewart
This delicious one-pan meal is convenient and makes dishwashing easy.
Author: Martha Stewart
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A natural affinity exists between salmon and mustard. In this dinner recipe, a sauce of fresh lemon juice and herbs temper the heat of the mustard, but its flavor remains strong enough to stand up to the...
Author: Martha Stewart
In just a few minutes, scallops are seared and served over garlicky arugula and spinach.
Author: Martha Stewart
Host an inviting lunch with this family-style main dish from Provence.
Author: Martha Stewart
You can use any salsa you like: mild, medium, or hot. For the best flavor, buy the fresh variety sold in the refrigerator section of grocery stores.
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Cooking mussels on the grill is easier than you'd think and it puts a summery meal on the table in under 30 minutes.
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Individual shepherd's pies can be baked in fluted ramekins, shallow ovenproof casseroles, or even Pyrex bowls.
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Herbed mayo offers a cool counterpoint to the smoky rub patted onto the fillets.
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A layer of citrus slices between the fish and the grill means there's no chance of sticking, and the fish gets infused with flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cooking fresh salmon en papillote (that is, in parchment) is a messproof way to coax the most flavor from the fish without adding a lot of oil or butter -- and it's pretty much impossible to dry the salmon...
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Sauteed almonds make a zesty topping for panfried trout. For a light, quick supper, serve the fish with baby lettuce leaves and lemon wedges.
Author: Martha Stewart