ARTICLES BY JIM ROMANOFF

New news for your noodle

The conventional wisdom of cutting carbs and calories generally has meant that pasta is a no-go.

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A healthy, indulgent burger - bacon and all

An indulgent burger can be the perfect treat for Dad on Father's Day, but it's hard to balance that sentiment with the urge to keep him healthy.

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A healthy makeover fora classic dinner salad

Restaurant diners hoping to lighten their load often go for salads. The usual suspects? The grilled chicken Caesar, the Cobb and Chinese chicken salad.

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Breakfast in bed? Boring! Give Mom dessert in bed

Give mom the royal treatment this Mother's Day with these Brit-inspired trifles. Because face it, as nice as breakfast in bed is, dessert is better.

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Keep seafood healthy, crunchy without frying

Seafood has lots to offer a healthy diet. Much of it is lean, and even the fattier varieties are loaded with the so-called good fats.

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A light finish to an otherwise heavy Easter dinner

What with its focus on a hefty ham or robust leg of lamb - not to mention all those chocolate bunnies - Easter dinner can be a heavy affair.

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A healthy, light lamb dish for spring and Passover

For many people, lamb triggers thoughts of spring. And fatty, tough meat.

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Rethinking the latke for St. Patrick's Day

When the people of Dublin, Ireland elected their first Jewish mayor, Robert Briscoe in 1956, baseball legend Yogi Berra allegedly exclaimed "Only in America!" This St. Patrick's Day recipe for corned beef and potato pancakes with pickled cabbage creme fraiche was created in that same spirit.

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A Mardi Gras makeover for a basic bean burrito

One of the many appealing things about a burrito is that an often surprising range of ingredients can be rolled up into a complete meal in a single package.

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An easy, crispy shrimp in honor of Mardi Gras

Start thinking about Mardi Gras and New Orleans, and it won't be long before you've got shrimp on your mind.

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Bring fast food home for a healthy holiday season

For too many of us, the holiday season isn't just about spreading glad tidings and joy. It's also about the spreading of the waistline.

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Nuts: A healthier, satisfying party food

When you're lining up the shots at your holiday party, don't hesitate to go a little nuts. Really.

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Time to introduce yourself to tomatillos

You've probably looked right at them dozens of times, those greenish, papery, lantern-like things in the bin next to the tomatoes at the market. And then you probably moved on.

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The symbolic foods of Rosh Hashana

More than other Jewish holidays, Rosh Hashana is rich with foods are steeped in symbolism.

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Any grill can produce great barbecue

Making mouthwatering smoked and barbecued meats in your backyard is easy, so long as you don't mind being a control freak.

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