Triple Tomato Orzo

Triple Tomato Orzo serves 4 recipe found in Health Magazine, May 2011 (recipe developed by Nadia G, host of Bitchin' Kitchen) I used red bell peppers instead because they were on sale! 1 cup dried orzo 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 small red onion, minced 1 red chile, minced 1 (14.5-ounce) can whole tomatoes 12 sun-dried tomatoes, minced 4 basil leaves, torn 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 6...

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Chicken Couscous

Chicken Couscous serves 4 recipe found in Fitness Magazine, October 2011 Chicken Couscous 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup sliced almonds 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, fat trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 bunch scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced 1 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced 2 carrots, cut in half lengthwise and thinly...

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Spinach-Tomato Pasta Shells

Spinach-Tomato Pasta Shells serves 4 recipe found in Health, July/August but developed by Guy Fierie (host of three Food Network shows)  Spinach-Tomato Pasta Shells (sooo good)  3/4 pound whole-wheat medium pasta shells 1 tablespoon butter 1 thinly sliced shallot 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup half-and-half 1/4 cup grated pecorino Romano cheese 1/2 teaspoon black...

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