This combination of slightly smoky grilled eggplant and sweet tomatoes is delightful. The eggplant-tomato mixture served over whole-wheat pasta with fresh basil and a bit of salty cheese makes an easy, healthy weeknight dinner. Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Pasta Serves 4 Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 pound plum tomatoes, chopped…

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service When I think of summer, steak and corn on the cob pop into my mind. But with the hot weather I don’t want to spend a lot of time outside by a hot grill. So I created this dinner cooked inside with barbecue flavors done in minutes. I…

Chicken tenders, the actual cut of chicken and not the breaded kid favorite, are underappreciated and deserve their time in the spotlight. Unlike chicken breasts, their thin, even thickness helps them cook way faster than their thicker counterparts. Chicken tenders are a great option for the grill—especially when they’re marinated in an easy garlic-lemon-oregano dressing. They cook up in…

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Very sadly my longtime friend and renowned curry expert Raghavan Iyer passed away shortly after I interviewed him about his new book, “On the Curry Trail.” I feel privileged to have known him for so many years and have great admiration for his work. After our chat, I…

By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette It’s not even Valentine’s Day, but already I’m dreaming of the easy-peasy cooking days of summer, when dinner can be a smoke-kissed protein or veggie from the grill on a paper plate with a handful of potato chips. It’s not that I don’t like to cook—I do!—but there’s something…

This zippy, creamy slaw is so good you might find yourself making it for other sandwiches. Still, it pairs beautifully with the tangy pulled chicken for an incredibly quick dinner you can make even on your busiest nights. To save even more time, use a pre-shredded coleslaw blend. BBQ Chicken Tacos With Red Cabbage Slaw…

It seems like every day there’s a new health fad, wellness app or fitness program to be in the know about. Being mindful about your health is important, but it’s not always easy to cut through the noise and find what works for you. In a society that closely links weight and health, it might…