Dr. Gabe Mirkin on Fitness, Health and Nutrition

4 medium sweet potatoes, cut in bite-size pieces 1 bunch green onions, sliced (white part only) 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed olives, sliced 1/4 cup mayonnaise or plain yogurt 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon ground cumin Tabasco sauce to taste (start with a about 1/4...

2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut in 1/2" chunks 1 small red onion, chopped 1 cup chopped celery ½ cup dried cranberries 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 2 tablespoons mango chutney 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt, or more to taste 2 tablespoons lemon juice or cider...

For the dressing or dipping sauce: 1 teaspoon prepared wasabi, OR 1 teaspoon powdered wasabi mixed with a little water to make a paste 1/4 cup soy sauce, or to taste Combine these ingredients and set aside. For the salad: 3 cups cooked brown rice or barley 1/2 cup...

2 cups cooked barley 1 15-ounce can pink or kidney beans, drained 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped 1 cucumber, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup light Italian dressing or Caesar dressing Combine all...

6 cups baby spinach leaves 12 clementines, sectioned 1/2 cup walnut or pecan pieces 1 bunch green onions, sliced crosswise (optional) 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts (optional) For the dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil Juice of two limes or lemons (about 1/4 cup) 1...

1 pound crab meat (or other cooked seafood of your choice) 1 box grape or cherry tomatoes, halved if large 2 stalks celery, chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves 1 teaspoon mild chile powder 1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced or...

2 cups cooked brown rice or barley 1 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups frozen corn kernels 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, or to taste 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves (if you don't like cilantro, use...

1 pound steamed, peeled shrimp 1 cup golden raisins 5 green onions, sliced (white part) 1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped 1/2 cup no-fat mayonnaise 2 teaspoons. curry powder 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot Freshly ground pepper to taste Combine all ingredients in a...

For the dressing: 1/4 cup rice vinegar Juice of one lemon or lime 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot Freshly ground pepper to taste For the salad: 1 pound cooked or canned seafood of your...

1/2 pound smoked salmon, cut in bite-size pieces 1 16-ounce can small white beans, drained and rinsed 1 small sweet onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 cup orange, tangerine or clementine sections, in bite-size pieces 1 cup frozen green peas 1/2 cup Italian...