This is a caprese salad like you’ve never had before! Ripe green tomatoes offer a striking green hue, but any fresh ripe tomato will work well. Chop 1 tablespoon capers and stir into the mixture. Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Let the chimichurri stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small saucepan over medium heat....

This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta. The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor. If you love caprese salad, then youll love thisCaprese Sandwich. Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely How to Make a Caprese Sandwich 1. Slice the Ciabatta If youre using ciabatta rolls, this task is easy. Use a bread knife to slice the rolls in half....

We take all the ingredients of a classic caprese salad and layer them onto skewers for a quick appetizer. These tomato-mozzarella-basil skewers are easy to assemble and perfect for a party. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Photo: Photographer / Jen Causey, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors Hall Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient....

Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook until golden on one side, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Matthew Francis Cut 1 chicken breast horizontally, from the thickest edge nearly through to the opposite side. Open up the breast and spread 1/4 tablespoon pesto on both cut sides. Fill with 2 tomato slices and 2 mozzarella slices....

Using a silicone brush, coat mushrooms all over with the oil mixture. Place on a large rimmed baking sheet and bake until the mushrooms are mostly soft, about 10 minutes. Once the mushrooms have softened, remove from the oven and fill with the tomato mixture. Bake until the cheese is fully melted and the tomatoes have wilted, about 12 to 15 minutes more. Drizzle each mushroom with 1/2 teaspoon vinegar and serve....

A sprinkling of fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar just before serving brightens up the flavors. Combine shallot, 1/4 cup basil, oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Spoon the mixture over the vegetables. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella. Bake until the vegetables are tender and the cheese has melted, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons basil. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, if desired. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

It is light green and resembles a knobby-skinned cucumber. If you like radicchio, broccoli rabe or other bitter vegetables, you’ll find caraili appealing as well. It is readily available in Asian and Middle Eastern markets. Photo: Penny De Los Santos If your caraili are on the large side, cut them in half lengthwise and discard the seeds. Salted codfish is a common ingredient in the Caribbeanbrought to the islands as part of the Atlantic trade....

This easy, meal-prep-friendly recipe takes all the flavors of a caramel apple and imparts them into breakfast. Applesauce ensures the texture is creamy yet light while also providing balance to the sweet-tart flavor of the oats. If you dont have Granny Smith apples on hand, Fuji, Gala or Honeycrisp apples work as well. Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield Crushed honey-roasted peanuts mimic the coating of a caramel apple, but any salty-sweet nut would be delicious....

Every panaderia (bakery) in Puerto Rico has many flavors of flan, from vanilla to guava. Reduced-fat cream cheese gives this version a rich, comforting texture. Immediately, pour the caramel carefully into a 9-inch round metal cake pan. Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with a mixer at medium-high speed until soft. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until thoroughly combined, scraping down the sides. Add condensed milk, evaporated milk and vanilla; mix until combined....

Brown-skinned Bosc pears hold their shape during cooking, but any variety of pears tastes delicious. Melt butter in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat; stir in the pears. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring once halfway through, for 10 minutes. Meanwhile combine sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt in a small bowl. After 10 minutes, stir the sugar mixture into the pears. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

Learn what it means to cycle your carbs and whether you should try it. What Is Carb Cycling? Carbohydratesare the body’s main and preferred source of energy. However, low-carb diets are difficult for most people to follow long-term. What Does the Science Say About Carb Cycling? Unfortunately, not much. There aren’t many RCTs directly investigating carb cycling. Carb cycling tries to match the body’s need for glucose. If it’s a rest day, then not so much....

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Catch me in my kitchen eating this all year long. All in all, this is a nourishing yet simple dinner idea packed with delicious veggies and ample flavor. Let’s get into how you might make it at home. Photo: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for National Honey Board Test Kitchen with Carla Hall She also uses a small knife to remove the pith and seeds. Once the onions are translucent, add diced garlic and chopped zucchini....