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Cooking Video: Fresh Fruit Parfait with Homemade
In the video above, chef Walter Dunphy prepares a fruit, yogurt, and granola parfait. Looking for an alternative to rich butter cookies and dense fruitcakes? Walter Dunphy, BU’s executive chef, creates an elegant parfait of fruit, yogurt, and homemade granola to broaden your holiday dessert repertoire. Dunphy starts with an easy recipe... More
Cooking Video: Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Wild Rice Salad and Grilled Vegetables
In the video above, chef Walter Dunphy prepares grilled beef tenderloin with wild rice salad and grilled vegetables. Conjuring the tastes of a summer cookout without leaving the kitchen, Walter Dunphy, BU’s executive chef, serves up a recipe for beef tenderloin that substitutes the grill pan for the backyard barbecue. Dunphy adds... More
Cooking Video: Herb Crusted Cod with Cracked Wheat Berry Salad
In the video above, chef Walter Dunphy prepares herb-crusted cod over a warm wheat berry salad with edamame, roasted corn, heirloom tomatoes, and asparagus. Walter Dunphy, BU’s executive chef, ushers in the warm weather with a recipe for sautéed cod and a colorful wheat berry salad with fresh vegetables. With little... More
Cooking Video: Yellow Gazpacho with Spicy Shrimp
In the video above, chef Walter Dunphy prepares yellow Andalusian-style gazpacho with spicy grilled shrimp. Yellow Gazpacho with Spicy Shrimp Spanish cuisine can be as difficult to make as it is delicious, as anyone who’s tried to make perfectly seasoned paella or a nonrunny flan can attest. With that in mind, Walter... More
Mediterranean Chicken Scampi
Ingredients 5 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped 1 garlic bulb & 1 jalapeño pepper, minced 14.5 oz low-sodium, fat free chicken broth 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup white wine 1 – 2 tsp crushed red pepper 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp salt 2 – 3 tsp oregano ~35 fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 Tbsp cornstarch... More
Orange Scented Beef Stir-Fry
4 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock 12 oz beef, top sirloin 1 Tbsp cornstarch 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce 1½ cups onion, chopped 2 Tbsp orange marmalade 2 cups red bell pepper, chopped 1 Tbsp oyster sauce 2 cups broccoli florets 1 Tbsp vinegar 4 cups cooked brown rice (1⅓ cups dry) 1½ tsp chili garlic... More
Heart Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Makes approximately 40 cookies Ingredients 1 cup whole-wheat flour 3 cups old fashioned oats 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup light butter, salted 1/3 cup light olive oil 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1/2 cup ground flax seeds 1 cup raisins Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine flour, flax... More
Cooking Video: Sage & Apple Seared Chicken Breast
Recipe: Sage & Apple Seared Chicken Breast Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 1 teaspoon white whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon finely minced sage 1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup apple cider Directions Set a 12-inch sauté pan (preferably nonstick) over medium-high heat and... More
Shrimp & Mango Salad with Whole Wheat Couscous & Summer Vegetables
Makes 6 Servings Ingredients 2 mangoes, peeled & chopped 18 oz raw shrimp 2 cups whole wheat couscous, dry 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth 16 oz black beans, rinsed & drained 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 16 oz cherry tomatoes, halved 16 oz zucchini & summer squash, cut diagonally 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds Non-stick cooking spray Zesty Citrus Dressing ¼... More
Healthy Cooking on a Budget: Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
Chili is a fall and winter staple. It’s quick, easy and loaded with flavor. When prepared in Healthy Cooking on a Budget, this chili was made with mostly fresh vegetables; however, it can also be made with frozen vegetables, which can help cut down on cost and prep time. Enjoy! Sweet... More