Healthy Cooking in the 21st Century

Johnny Monis’s Guide to Lean Meats
Johnny Monis’s Guide to Lean Meats

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Johnny Monis’s Guide to Lean Meats

At Washington, DC's Greek-inspired Komi and the new northern Thai spot Little Serow, Johnny Monis (an F&W Best New Chef 2007) champions lesser-known meats. If you've never had a goat stir-fry, he provides a compelling reason to try it.

Akasha Richmond’s Vegan Grocery List

Akasha Richmond was once a private chef, preparing healthy meals for celebrities like Michael Jackson and Barbra Streisand. At her Los Angeles restaurant, Akasha, she now creates excellent dishes for both vegans and omnivores.

Elisabeth Prueitt’s Guide to Healthy Grains

At Tartine and Bar Tartine in San Francisco, pastry chef Elisabeth Prueitt is known for classic French desserts made with white flour. But, she says, "I got turned on to using healthier alternatives at home when I found out that I was gluten-intolerant."

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Healthy Meat Dishes This rosy roast beef with basil oil seems decadent but contains only two grams of saturated fat per serving. © Antonis Achilleos

Feta-and-Radish Toasts. Photo © John Kernick
Feta-and-Radish Toasts. Photo © John Kernick

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Healthy Snacks If you slice the radishes ahead of time, keep them in a bowl of ice water, which makes them extra cold and crispy. © John Kernick

Broken Lasagna with Walnut Pesto
Broken Lasagna with Walnut Pesto

Heart-Healthy Foods This lasagna, made with noodles broken into pieces, features a healthy pesto made with walnuts and basil. © James Baigrie