The health benefits associated with eating kale has led to it being deemed a "super food." Research has shown that eating kale can help lower cholesterol and prevent four different kinds of cancers. To reap its health benefits, it is suggested that you eat kale two or three times a week. This recipe is a tasty and easy way to introduce kale into your diet. This recipe is great for one person. What You'll Need: 3 Organic, free range chicken eggs (these eggs have the best health benefits) 1 1/2-2 large handfuls of Kale, chopped 1 med, ripe tomato 1/2 yellow or Vidalia onion, chopped 1-2 slices …

When preparing this dish, consider using fresh sprigs of rosemary from the garden and sea salt and pepper are a great way to put some flavor into the chicken. Saute large pieces of onions while cooking the chicken and you will almost have a full meal in a pan. I like to serve this dish with fresh, steamed broccoli and roasted potatoes. This recipe serves four generously. What You'll Need: 4 large boneless chicken breasts(I like to use organic, free-range) 4-5 fresh sprigs of rosemary about 6 inches long Sea salt and pepper to taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 large Vidalia Onion, cut into wide …

The only time-consuming part of preparing this meal of healthy nachos is chopping the vegetables. Preparing them ahead of time and keeping them stored in the fridge until you're ready to put it all together is recommended. This recipe serves 2-4 as a meal. What You'll Need: 1 bag of multi-grain tortilla chips 1 bag of shredded Mexican cheese 1-2 orange peppers, chopped 1-2 yellow peppers, chopped 1 pint of grape tomatoes, halved 1 small red onion, chopped 1 package of sliced roasted chicken How You'll Make It: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (makes …

There are many different varieties of this dish, some may choose the more traditional way by browning sugar in a little oil and then adding the chicken. For this column, I chose to make a home made "sofrito," a marinade of chopped veggies, tomato sauce, cilantro and garlic. Allowing the chicken to "soak" in the sofrito really allows the flavors to sink in. Goya Adobo seasoning, found in the Spanish Foods section of the grocery store is a crucial ingredient. This recipe serves 6 generously. What You'll Need: 5 boneless chicken breasts, rinsed and cut into med-sized pieces 2 red bell peppers, …

Soup is rarely on the menu at my house during the summer, but I can thank my daughter for this one. This next recipe is perfect for those rainy summer nights. I used it this week to help soothe my daughter, who recently had her wisdom teeth out before going off to college. This recipe serves 6 generously, with leftovers for lunch. What You'll need: 2 48oz Cans of Low Sodium Chicken Broth 1 28oz Can of Organic Diced Tomatoes 7 Chicken Sausage Links, mild Italian flavor 1 Bag Organic Baby Carrots, chopped 6 Celery Stalks, chopped 1 med Zucchini, quartered and sliced thinly 1 med Summer Squash, …

I prefer to pan sear these on a griddle over medium flame to seal in the juices while ensuring thorough cooking. Serve these with steamed asparagus and roasted potatoes for a very satisfying meal. This recipe serves 6 generously. What You'll need: 3 lbs 93/7 ground turkey (need some fat to avoid dryness) 4 tbsp Allegro Original Marinade (at Stop & Shop) 2 tbsp low sodium Worcestershire Sauce 1 pkg shredded mozzarella cheese 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced Arugula (two handfulls) 1 small pkg of sliced Baby Portobello Mushrooms 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp chopped garlic Sea Salt and pepper to taste Pastene…

You can make many variations of this dish... over risotto with thinly sliced mushrooms and peas, or with some lemon zest, salt, pepper and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. The possibilities are endless! The trick is to poach in the butter, stirring each piece in so that the salt and fat do not separate and get clumpy. Also, if you have a place in your heart and feel bad for these critters as they are about to meet their maker, you can steam them quickly to kill them quicker and more humanely. No more than 3 minutes so that they don't overcook. Then cut them open with kitchen shears to retrieve…

We've had some pretty tasty dishes on Marblehead Patch in recent weeks and now it's time to tell us which were your family favorites. Michelle Phillips' Cooking for the Week column runs each Tuesday. Tell her which recipe you liked best in the comment section below: "Rockstar" Shrimp Appetizer Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sandwiches The Naked Burrito Roasted Chicken Salad Also feel free to share your experience cooking each dish. Did you tweak the recipe? Was it a hit at a cook-out? We love to talk food so join in the conversation.

This recipe serves four generously. Pair it with some chips and salsa and a glass of Skinny Girl Margarita or an ice cold cervesa and you have a great meal. What you'll need: 3 grilled boneless chicken breasts, sliced 1 head of Romaine lettuce, chopped 1 pint grape tomatoes, chopped 1 med Vidalia onion, chopped 1 large can refried beans 1-2 avocados, cubed 1-2 c. Spanish style rice 1 pkg of shredded Mexican cheese Sour cream and salsa as garnish Prepare! You can grill and slice the chicken ahead of time if you'd like and heat it in a pan when you are ready to cook. Heat the beans in a pan, …

This sandwich is definitely a crowd pleaser! Be sure to serve them with slices of American cheese on a soft bulkie roll. Accompany them with beans, corn on the cob and corn bread and hope you have enough for seconds. I really liked the spicy sauce, but I also made a batch of sweet for those guests intimidated by a little heat. I fed eight hungry college-bound guys and girls with these recently and they couldn't have been happier. What you'll need: 1 Family Pack of Boneless Chicken Breasts (about 7-8 large breasts) 2 Bottles of Spicy K.P.'s Organic BBQ Soakin' Sauce 1/2 pound American Cheese, …

This simple salad with grilled chicken has some extras in it that the kids will love. Apples and cheddar cheese add a little something extra and the dressing is delicious. This meal serves four generously. What you'll need: 4 whole boneless chicken breasts 1 bottle of Marzetti's Simply Dressed Balsamic Dressing 2 heads of Romaine Lettuce, chopped 2 handfuls of chopped carrots 6-7 Stalks of Celery, chopped 1 apple, chopped 1/2 c. cubed cheddar cheese How you'll make it: Marinate the chicken for at least 3 hours. Make sure the chicken is covered. If not, turn it after an hour. While grilling …

I am proud to say that I brought this dish to a floating "flotilla" party in Maine and 19 boats awarded it "Best Appetizer." So, consider freezing whatever you already bought for the Fourth of July and make this instead. I'm confident that you will thank me later. This serves 4-6 nicely with tortilla chips. What you'll need 1lb cooked, cocktail shrimp 1 pkg grape tomatoes 2 avocados, ripe but not mushy 1 lemon 1 lime 1 handful of fresh cilantro Blue tortilla chips or whole grain chips How to Prepare Rinse, remove shells and chop the shrimp. Squeeze half a lemon over the shrimp. Chop the …

In my opinion, Marblehead Community Store has the best skin-on, boneless chicken breasts in town - and if you need to serve a crowd of hungry guests, be sure to call ahead and ask them to have them ready for you. Although you can match it with almost anything, I prefer to use baby spinach for the greens. This dish will serve between 5 or 6 dinner guests. What you'll need: 3 whole skin-on breast 1-2 pkgs of baby spinach 3 large tomatoes, chopped into large chunks 1 large Vidalia onion, sliced 10-15 med mushrooms, cut into fourths olive oil 1/4 c. flour sea salt, pepper Goya Adobo seasoning 1/4…

Chilean Sea Bass is a firm, yet light and mild fish that is perfect for this dish. You can make this with or without the Oolong Tea and still have wonderful flavor. It's served over a bed of quickly sauteed baby spinach and accompanied by a side of brown rice. If you give it a quick shot under the broiler, it creates a nice, sort of caramelized crust due to the soy and added brown sugar. This recipe serves 4 generously. What you'll need: 2 lbs Sea Bass 4 c. water 1 & 1/3 c. low sodium soy sauce 1 tsp. Oolong Tea 4 tsp. fresh minced ginger 2 tsp. fresh minced garlic 1 c. brown sugar 4 scallion…

Fajitas are a super easy meal to make, even if you have a busy afternoon. The chicken and veggies can be prepared ahead of time and when it's time to cook, it's just a quick saute! This recipe serves four generously. What you'll need: 3 large boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips 2 large green peppers, cut into strips 1 large red pepper, cut into strips 1 med Vidalia onion, sliced 1 pkg Casa Fiesta All Natural Fajita seasoning 1 ripe Avocado Grape tomatoes, cut in halves Sour cream, shredded cheese and salsa for garnish Prepare! In a shallow dish, add the seasoning package and about 4 oz …

This recipe is good for 4 meaty burgers. I'm a "little bit of this, a little bit of that" kind of cook, so adjust your seasonings to suit your tastes. What you'll need: 1 & 3/4 lbs raw, fresh Ahi Tuna (sushi grade) "Veri Veri Teriyaki" Marinade by Soy Vay 1 c. Panko crumbs(plus a small handful) 1/2 large Vidalia onion chopped 1/4 c. scallions chopped 2 eggs beaten with 1/2 tsp sesame oil 1 lime Boston or Bibb lettuce Prepare! Chop the tuna into small cubes and marinade for at least 2 hours in a bowl full of the teriyaki marinade. Put in fridge. When you're ready to make your burgers, add the …

This delicious spring meal serves four and is a great way to treat your family to something different at the dinner table. What you'll need: 1 package of thinly sliced chicken breasts seasoned Panko crumbs 1C. Flour 2 eggs Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2-3 lemons Sea salt and pepper to taste How you'll make it: An hour or so prior to making, infuse a small bowl of the extra virgin olive oil with thinly sliced lemons. In three seperate shallow bowls, fill each with flour(seasoned with sea salt and pepper), Panko crumbs and eggs beaten with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Start cookin'! Heat the lemon …

This chili is perfect for these cool and raw spring nights, especially after watching your child's outdoor activity. It's loaded with veggies and if you use ground turkey, you'll cut out the fat to make a complete healthy meal for the whole family. Perfect for a team dinner too!This recipe serves about 6-8Ingredients:2lbs of ground meat (I prefer turkey)1 small bag of baby carrots2 red peppers2 green peppers1 large Vidalia onion1 large can of diced tomatoes1 large can of crushed tomatoes1 large can of small red beans(I like Goya)Extra Virgin Olive OilSea salt and Pepper (to taste)2 packages …

I discovered this recipe while trying out a "raw" diet. All of the ingredients are "raw" and if you wish to make it as such, just avoid heating it over 118 degrees. To slightly warm and keep within raw guidelines, you can stick it in the oven on lowest setting for a few minutes. Otherwise, saute to your hearts content without overcooking to avoid losing the wonderful color and flavors of the fresh ingredients. Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini1 large ripe tomato, chopped (try to make it a local one that's organic)2 table spoons of extra virgin olive oilsea salt and pepper, to tastepesto (…

This fresh and flavorful tomato salsa recipe is perfect for an outstanding, delightfully healthy and extremely simple dish that you can make using only the freshest ingredients. If you like a smoky flavored fresh salsa recipe use Chipotles instead of the jalapeños. Whatever the occasion tomato salsa is the perfect way to taste the good life. What You'll Need: -Heirloom tomatoes (my preference) -Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped -Fresh parsley, roughly chopped -Garlic, minced-Several fresh limes -Salt and pepper to taste -A few dashes of ground cumin -Dash of extra virgin olive oil - onion, …