Author: Healthy Diet Tips

No grill needed for this sweet and spicy, just-charred-enough chicken. This sheet-pan dinner starring juicy peaches and skinless, boneless chicken thighs is cooked under the broiler, where the meat takes barely 20 minutes to cook to delightfully tender. We’re no strangers to the beauty of hot honey–glazed protein (looking at you, salmon!), but the flavors also work wonders with sweet summer peaches. Speaking of peaches, while you should look for the best stone fruit the farmers market can provide, if you’re out of luck, know that even the most mediocre, slightly underripe peach will go sweet and juicy as it…

Step 1Cook 6 oz. guanciale (salt-cured pork jowl) or pancetta (Italian bacon), cut into ¼” pieces, and 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until crisped, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer guanciale to a plate.Step 2Reduce heat to low and cook 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, ¾ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, and a pinch of kosher salt in same pan, stirring often, until garlic is softened and lightly golden, 1–2 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and pour in ½ cup dry white wine. Bring to…

A summer side with main dish energy, these broiler-blistered, extra-long and wide green beans may become your favorite way to show off a vegetable. Romano beans, also known as Italian flat beans, are technically in the same family as your run-of-the-mill string bean, but much larger and almost meaty-tender in texture than their skinny counterparts. At the height of their season Romano beans can grow to be more than 8 inches long, making quite a spectacle when plopped on the dinner table. They’re available at the farmers market throughout the summer, and at some specialty grocery stores year round; that…

CompoteStep 1Cook 6 cups fresh (or frozen) wild blueberries (about 26 oz.), ⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar, 1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest, and ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened to the consistency of a loose jam, about 15 minutes (it will thicken a bit more as it cools). Stir in ¼ cup fresh lemon juice and remove compote from heat. Let cool, then transfer to an airtight container and chill until cold, at least 1 hour.Do Ahead: Compote can be made 4 days…

Elotes and esquites, the beloved Mexican street food of grilled corn (both on and off the cob) adorned with mayonnaise (or sour cream), chile powder, Cotija cheese, and lime, is impossible to dislike. Sweet, smoky, spicy, and savory, it balances everything good in each bite. This stir-fry borrows that winning flavor combination and applies it to thin slices of pork tenderloin, chiles, and charred corn kernels for a winning weeknight dinner. It all gets tossed with crumbled cheese and mayo, before getting crowned with a zigzag of creamy mayo, a dusting of spice, cilantro, and lime juice. If mixing the…

Many of us are looking to increase our protein intake, but it can be hard to know how to do this in a healthy way. Below, you’ll find out how much protein you should be eating and which foods are the highest ranking.Healthy protein sources include:Chicken and turkeyLean porkFish and seafoodEggsLean meatDairy foods including milk, yogurt and cottage cheeseBeans and pulsesTempeh and tofuPeasNuts and seedsQuinoaKerry Torrens BSc (Hons) PgCert MBANT is a registered nutritionist with a postgraduate diploma in Personalised Nutrition & Nutritional Therapy, and a member of the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT).  Have a read…

It’s That Simple is our series about recipes so easy, you can make them with your eyes closed. Think tiny ingredient lists, laid-back techniques, and results so delicious you’ll text home about them.When tomatoes are at their peak, they don’t need much to shine. While a little salt is enough to bring out their star qualities, why not up the ante with a spiced butter? Here, slices of thick-cut heirloom tomatoes get doused in warm brown butter, infused with whatever whole spices you fancy: cumin, coriander, fennel, mustard—you name it. The lot sizzles and pops in the butter, imbuing it…

Whatever you like to bake, there’s no denying that the humble stand mixer is the hardest-working piece of kit in the kitchen. Not just reserved for whipping up cake batter, it can also be used to knead dough and whisk together glossy, stiff-peaked meringues.Don’t be mistaken – I love hand mixers and have tried and tested many fantastic models over the years, but stand mixers offer something different: power. Equipped with high wattages, they can whizz through creaming and kneading tasks with absolute ease, not only saving you time, but effort, too.As an avid baker and expert product tester, I’ve…

A mandoline is by far the easiest and most efficient way to uniformly cut food. Depending on which blades are included, you can slice, crinkle and waffle cut, julienne, chip, grate and zest. Of course, you can always do these tasks by hand, but it’s extremely hard to do so with as much accuracy or speed.Mandolines are great for making soups, salads, slaws, pickled vegetables, potato and vegetable gratins. If you prefer a smart restaurant-style finish over the rustic look, this is definitely the gadget for you. Read on to find the mandolines worth investing in.The latest additions were tested…

If you only read one thingWant the most versatile hand blender we tested? Go for the Cuisinart Power Blend. It handled everything we threw at it, comes with a food processor attachment and costs under £50. On a tighter budget? The ProCook Hand Blender delivers solid everyday performance for £39 and is a strong pick if you only need the basics.A good hand blender is one of those kitchen tools you don’t realise you need until you have one. Unlike a traditional jug blender or food processor, a stick blender takes up far less space and can go straight into…