Bump up the vitamin A and fiber when you swap tortilla chips for sweet potatoes in this healthy recipe. Add sweet potatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the sweet potatoes are soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, combine sour cream, lime juice and the remaining pinch of salt in a small bowl....

Cheddar cheese, scallions and bacon flavor these “twice-baked” sweet potatoes. Take your potato game up a notch with theseLoaded Sweet Potatoes. Prick 2 sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Place on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on High until tender, flipping potatoes halfway, about 12 minutes. When cool enough to handle, slice the potatoes in half lengthwise....

(The best is often in the freezer case at the supermarket.) Then cook the lobsters in the stock to intensify its flavor. Very carefully remove the rubber bands from lobsters (pay attention; they will start trying to pinch). Place the lobsters claws-side down in the pot, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover, carefully flip the lobsters over, cover and cook for 5 minutes more. Remove the lobsters to a large bowl and let cool....

This is the classic New England lobster roll recipe: a basic hot dog bun filled with lobster salad. There are no fancy seasonings here; the lobster is showcased in a simple mayonnaise dressing. This salad is also great over greens for a main dish. Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Mary Catherine Muir Spoon 3/4 cup salad into each bun. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

Freeze the leftover stock for up to a month and use it to make soup. Flip the tail on its side and apply pressure to crack the shell. Pull out the lobster meat and set aside in the refrigerator. Reserve the lobster shells. Add the lobster shells and cook, stirring, until bright orange, 2 to 3 minutes. Add water, apple (or sugar) and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer....

They are meant to be hearty and filling enough to stand as a whole meal. Place bell peppers on a baking sheet. Broil, turning every 5 minutes, until charred and softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Photo: Leigh Beisch Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 10 minutes. Peel, seed and chop the peppers; set aside. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat....

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Noodles are a key part of Chinese New Year celebrations because they symbolize long life. We love this recipe for the tradition because it’s super-customizable based on your tastes. Try swapping in chicken for the steak. Can’t find Chinese broccoli? Or swap out the mushrooms and broccoli altogether for snow peas and carrots. Rinse and drain well. Toss with sesame oil. Heat a large flat-bottom wok or large cast-iron skillet over high heat....

Your diet might be piled high with salt without you even picking up the saltshaker. There’s no denying it-Americans love salty foods. Why Does Watching Your Sodium Intake Matter? Too much sodium can put you at risk for high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease. While 2,300 mg/day of sodium may seem generous, the numbers add up quickly. For instance, take a typical turkey sandwich, a standard lunch for many....

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