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Recipe Source: Vegetarian Times Newsletters

We recently subscribed to several of Vegetarian Times' weekly recipe newsletters, and since then, they've been piling up on our to-cook list. With general vegetarian, low-fat, gluten-free and dairy-...

Good Question: Healthy Chip Substitute?

Just in time to round out Eating Light month, and just in time for the Super Bowl, too, here's a question from Lindsey on chips and salsa: I love eating chips and salsa, although chips aren't really...

Recipe: Florida Butter Beans with Caramelized Onions and Bacon

We have one last recipe for you from the Rancho Gordo cookbook, Heirloom Beans (reviewed here). This one didn't have an accompanying photo in the book, and we really wanted to try it ourselves. So we ...

Recipe: No-Guilt Bean Dip

A happy accident with a pot of very overcooked beans a few years back resulted in this bean dip. It's now become one of our favorite healthy snacks and we always keep a few containers in our freezer f...

Eating Light: Frozen Edamame for Quick Snack

We couldn't let a month of Eating Light and beans go by without a mention of edamame! Lately, steamed edamame has been one of our favorite snacks. ...

More Online Resources for Heirloom Beans

We've talked a lot about Rancho Gordo and their heirloom beans this month, and we're not finished yet -- there's one more recipe from Heirloom Beans coming up this afternoon, and we've saved the best ...

Recipe Review: Zucchini Muffins from Simply Recipes

We mentioned this recipe a couple weeks ago in our roundup, but we just made these muffins again and we had to report back on how easy, fast, and good these are. ...

Eating Light: Homemade Popcorn with Olive Oil

We grew up in a popcorn-eating family. Every movie night, every game day, and every holiday evening, there was popcorn on the coffee table. We rarely ate microwave popcorn, so the smell of hot canola ...

Light Eating: Braised Chicken with Shallots

This photo, and everything about the accompanying recipe, too, makes our mouths water. Eating light doesn't mean avoiding meat entirely; protein is still essential, and chicken thighs are a frugal, ta...

Eating Light: Turkey Bacon, Surprisingly Good

Bacon is one of our favorite foods. Really, can anything top that smoky, juicy taste? We use it sparingly to add crackly goodness to soups and pasta, and to make our morning eggs even more delicious. ...

Trader Joe's Pantry: Greenwheat Freekeh

Freekeh? Freaky? We're not quite sure how this word is pronounced, but regardless, we're fans. Trader Joe's recently started carrying these packets of cooked freekeh, and we think they're a great addi...

Eating Light: Smart Portion Prep and Pack Tray

Eating light, for us, simply means eating less. American portion sizes have grown and grown, and we believe that many of us have no idea what a normal portion size should be. Sometimes it's useful to ...

What Are Your Best Tips on Eating Light?

This month we're trying to eat light. That means we're looking for ways to pare down our meals (and our food budget), eating more vegetables and whole grains, and using less meat. It's good to get bac...

Try This! Baked Tofu

We're newly obsessed with baked tofu at our house! These little squares of chewy goodness are perfect for salads or even a quick snack when we're trying to eat light. Plus, heads up dorm-dwellers - yo...

Recipe Recommendation: Spicy Parsnip Soup

Yesterday, we talked about experimenting with spices and winter vegetables. Today, we've found a recipe that does exactly that. It's a spicy parsnip soup from a blog that's all about, well, spice! ...

Light Eating: Giant Chipotle White Beans

Beans are the star this month, as we focus on Eating Light in January -- but without losing the comfort of hot, creamy winter foods. And these beans have been whispering to us since we first saw them ...

Winter Eating: Go for Spice
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January can be a tough time to find inspiration in the kitchen, particularly in the cold Midwest. But there's one kind of ingredient that's always readily available, even when its 10 below: Spices! We...

Eating Light: 8 Rich Yet Light(er) Pasta Sauces

In our current Open Thread, cmcinnyc says, I find it so hard to eat light in this cold. We know exactly how you feel. It's 9 below today. Salads and light food are taking a back seat to the most filli...

Recipe: Raw Kale & Pig Cheek Salad, You Know You Want It

A version of this post was originally sent to our email subscribers yesterday. To receive Sara Kate's weekly email, sign up in the column to the left or click here. Something tasty will arrive in your...

Eating Light: Drink Herbal Tea Instead of Snacking

We work in front of a computer (obviously) and the urge to snack all day is strong, especially in the cold winter. We've found that one of the best ways to combat the urge to graze is to drink herbal ...

Good Product: In Praise of Better Than Bouillon

This little jar is a constant presence in our refrigerator and has become indispensable when making vegetarian meals. ...

Recipe: Sumac-Dusted Oven Fries with Garlic Spread

Fries don't really come to mind when you think about eating healthy, but these are baked in the oven and served with a healthy spread. Plus, they're loaded with big flavor. ...

Eating Light: Citrus Recipe Roundup

What's the best way to stave off post-holiday melancholy and face another dreary winter morning? For us, it's bright, juicy citrus. Now that we're eating light again, we've been devouring as much citr...

January: Eating Light

The excess of the holidays is past, and we're looking forward to lighter, healthier cooking this month at The Kitchn. We are going to focus (mostly!) on eating light this month. What does that mean? ...

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