While all tomatoes are at their flavor peak in the summer, fresh plum tomatoes—with their meaty texture and low moisture content can make good tomato sauce year-round. This recipe will also work with canned tomatoes if you don’t have fresh on hand. Make a double batch, serve some over pasta for a prerun meal, and […]
The key to good cooking, she says, is to start with good ingredients, and there are three she says she couldn’t live without: balsamic vinegar, goat cheese, and arugula all of which she incorporates into this easy, delicious, sweet-yet-savory pizza. Instructions :
Dried figs are surprisingly rich in minerals, including iron, calcium, manganese, and potassium. The latter, an electrolyte, works with sodium to maintain the body’s fluid balance. Prosciutto provides a salty counterbalance to the sweet figs, making this electrolyte rich pairing ideal before or after a sweaty run. Save any of the leftover homemade fig jam
Yes, you can enjoy pizza without it sabotaging your diet for the day and, yes, it can even provide a health boost. Whole wheat pizza crust packs more fiber and B vitamins (which help a runner’s body generate energy during workouts) than crust made with refined flour. Smoked ham is a leaner topping choice than
Sun-dried tomatoes are a concentrated source of lycopene. This antioxidant has been shown to reduce your risk of certain cancers, including prostate cancer. While sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil contain more fat and calories than those packed in water, that added oil is needed to give the spread a smooth, rich consistency. Double the recipe
Too often, runners skimp on calories at lunch, opting to eat a quick bite on the go or to graze on whatever energy bar or snacks might be hanging around the office. But doing so may leave you ravenous by dinner and more likely to overeat. This hearty chicken salad recipe provides whole grain carbs,
Assemble this meal in the morning and bring it to work for an energizing postrun lunch at your desk. Roast beef is naturally lean and rich in easily absorbed iron. Use any remaining yogurt sauce to dip extra cucumber spears. Method :
By using this tip to combine ground meat with cooked whole grains, you can create a burger that’s moist, flavorful, and high in fiber with less unhealthy saturated fat. If using bulgur, soak it in twice the volume of hot water for 20 to 30 minutes before draining. Instruction :
These make-ahead chocolate clusters are great to grab as you head out the door to work. They will satisfy any mid-afternoon sweet craving. Our version starts with tempered chocolate. Un-tempered chocolate can look dull and taste chewy. Tempering gives a sheen and snap, but the process is typically finicky. So we developed an easy microwave
Do you miss hummus on the keto diet? We wanted to create a foolproof recipe for a hummus-like dip that you could enjoy instead and also serve to your friends. Since chickpeas were obviously unsuitable, we turned to that great keto lifesaver—the nut. First, we experimented with a test kitchen recipe for cashew dip but
