You might need to buy:
  • water
  • uncooked long-grain white rice
  • shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
You might need to buy:
  • reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • Dijon mustard
  • salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • thin-sliced chicken breast cutlets
  • extra-virgin olive oil
You might need to buy:
  • medium sweet potatoes
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • ground cumin
  • ground coriander
  • salt
  • reduced-fat sour cream
  • chopped fresh cilantro

A riff on the Egyptian classic ful medames, a highly seasoned fava bean mash, this version is made with easier-to-find edamame. Edamame (fresh green soybeans) have been shown to lower LDL cholesterol. They can be found shelled in the freezer section of well-stocked supermarkets. This stew is great served with couscous, bulgur or warm whole-wheat pita bread to soak up the sauce.

You might need to buy:
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • minced garlic
  • ground cumin
  • ground coriander
  • diced tomatoes
  • lemon juice
You might need to buy:
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • water
  • white-wine vinegar
You might need to buy:
  • •2 tablespoons olive oil
  • •1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • •1/2 cup golden raisins
  • • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • •1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
You might need to buy:
  • •2 navel oranges
  • •1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • •1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • •1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • • Coarsely ground black pepper
  • •8 Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves