Happy Nirvana

Often used in Thai cooking, Thai basil is also called holy basil. It has sharp-pointed leaves and tastes of mint, cinnamon, and licorice. Prep: 40 minutes Total: 40 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

It’s 10:00 pm, and you’re hungry.  Should you give in and eat?  If you do, are you guaranteeing weight gain?   Probably not, if your hunger is physical.  And if you’ve eaten regularly during the day so that your hunger isn’t out of control.   Warnings not to eat after a certain hour are generally [...]

Fresh limes will last about 10 days in the refrigerator. Prep: 10 minutes Total: 45 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Breaded foods, like this crispy shrimp, don’t have to be fried — baking can yield results that are just as crispy (with less fat), especially when you use flaky panko instead of breadcrumbs. Prep: 30 minutes Total: 30 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

This simple and fresh pasta dish comes together in only five minutes. The toasted pine nuts add a welcome crunch to the delicate angel hair and tomatoes, but they can be omitted if you like. Prep: 5 minutes Total: 15 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Both wooden and metal skewers are great for kebabs. Wooden skewers need to be soaked in water for 30 minutes before use. Prep: 30 minutes Total: 30 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Toss a classic combo of ham and peas into a new kind of pasta. If you don’t have bow-ties on hand, feel free to substitute spaghetti. Prep: 20 minutes Total: 20 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Treat your family to a steakhouse supper that’s kinder to your wallet, complete with familiar sides: tomato salad and creamed spinach. Prep: 30 minutes Total: 30 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

When it’s hot out, there are few meals I enjoy more than spicy Thai food. A couple summers ago, I was craving Drunken Noodles (named for the amount you have to drink to cool the burn), but was not within delivery distance of a good Thai restaurant. So I dug up a recipe and started [...]

Using light mayonnaise and lime juice in the dressing considerably reduces the calories and fat in this salad. Chili powder adds spice to the shrimp and chip croutons. Prep: 30 minutes Total: 30 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com