Stuffed Dates with Ricotta
This intensely satisfying treat, infused with traditional Middle Eastern flavors, relies on dates for its sweetness — remember to use pit-in dates; they contain more moisture than their pitted counterparts.
Author
Lisa Turner
I’m a chef, nutritionist, researcher and book author with more than 25 years of experience in the field of food, health and nutrition. After earning my master’s degree in journalism, I worked for the Los Angeles Times and other leading dailies and weeklies. Ultimately, I left the newspaper world to pursue my passion for food and health, and to continue my training in nutrition, natural medicine and culinary arts. Since then, I’ve written hundreds of articles for national publications, developed online education programs, served as a magazine and ebook editor, created an iPhone app focused on clean eating, and written five books on food, health and nutrition.
Currently, I’m a member of Sterling Rice Group’s Culinary Council and serve as food and nutrition advisor for Conscious Alliance, a non-profit organization that helps feed communities in crisis. In the rest of my life, I’m a second-degree black belt and instructor in Ninjutsu martial arts, and I’m developing a national program to train young women in self-protection.
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Personal Pizza with Garlic, Spinach & Mozzarella
This quick and easy clean eating pizza uses pita bread for a traditionally thin and crispy crust. Vary the toppings to your taste preferences: add diced Roma or sun-dried tomatoes, chopped olives or even leftover cooked broccoli.
Parchment-Baked Halibut with Fennel, Red Onions & Olives
Baking in parchment keeps fish moist and makes cleanup practically effortless. Try substituting Pacific cod for similar results at a reduced cost, and reserve the second half of your fennel bulb for use in a salad: Try it with radicchio, toasted walnuts, cubes of pear and crumbled goat cheese.
Cream Cheese S’mores
Ooey-gooey yet surprisingly low in fat and calories, these rich stacks are a heavenly, healthy take on the overly sugary originals. If you can't find raw cacao nibs, feel free to substitute shaved dark chocolate.
How to Seed a Pomegranate
Use our simple guide to extract every last aril from your pomegranates.