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Pecan Mocha Truffles

Photo by Laura Chase de Formigny for The Washington Post   These swoon-worthy mocha truffles not only offer pure pleasure, they do so in a better-for-you way, without much added sugar at all. At their center is a finely ground blend of buttery, toasted pecans, dried dates and graham crackers spiked with a bold, warmlyRead More

Aromatic Chicken and Chickpea Stew

Photo by Deb Lindsey and food styling by Lisa Cherkasky; for The Washington Post   This chickpea stew of fragrant, spice-infused tomato sauce, tender bites of chicken thigh and meaty chickpeas, and ribbons of just-wilted spinach tastes like a complicated, long-cooking meal, but it is quite simple to make and ready in about half anRead More

Coconut Curry Carrot Soup

Photo by Goran Kosanovic for The Washington Post   This soup, a golden puree of carrots with curry spices (onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper) and coconut milk, is a supremely comforting and satisfying way to get your vegetables when it is cold outside. Serve this coconut curry carrot soup as a starter orRead More

Cheesy Pizza Dip

What could be more comforting than dipping bread into a bubbling hot dish of savory marinara sauce laden with melted cheese aka Cheesy Pizza Dip? For me, those warm-fuzzies are enhanced knowing it is good for you too.   Cheesy Pizza Dip   Ingredients 2 cups marinara sauce  ½ cup part-skim ricotta 1/3 cup shreddedRead More

Three Cheese Pasta and Vegetable Bake

Photo by Tom McCorkle and food styling by Gina Nistico; for The Washington Post   This spin on baked ziti captures all the comforting appeal of the classic in a better-for-you way. This three cheese pasta dish is made with whole grain pasta (although regular pasta would be fine, if you prefer it), packed with vegetablesRead More