Your LifeExcerpted from Neelam Batra Makes 4 to 6 servings 1/4 cup Chickpea Masala with Pomegranate Seeds (recipe follows) 2 tablespoons basic ginger-garlic paste 1 (2 1/2- to 3-pound) chicken, skinned and cut into serving pieces (discard the back and wings) 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt, whisked until smooth 1 teaspoon garam masala + 1/4 teaspoon for garnish 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 2 tablespoons peanut oil 3 to 5 dried red chile peppers, such as …

Your LifeExcerpted from Diabetic Living Editors 24 g Carb SERVINGS 6 (1 pita half each) START TO FINISH 30 minutes 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 3 whole wheat pita bread rounds, halved crosswise 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 1 ounce soft goat cheese (chevre) 1 tablespoon fat-free milk 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1 green onion, thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach leaves 1 small pear or apple, cored and thinly sliced 1. Brush chicken on …

Your LifeExcerpted from Carol Gelles Makes: 6 cups; serves: 6 to 8 6 cups water, divided 1/2 ounce dried mushrooms 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups sliced white mushrooms 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced parsnip 1/4 cup pearled barley 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/3 cup snipped fresh dill 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1. In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup of the water to …

Your LifeExcerpted from Diabetic Living Editors 26 g Carb SERVINGS 2 (1/2 tostada stack each) START TO FINISH 20 minutes 2 6-inch corn tortillas 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 2 eggs 1 tablespoon fat-free milk 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt Nonstick cooking spray 1/2 medium tomato, sliced 2 tablespoons shredded queso fresco or reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese 2 teaspoons snipped fresh cilantro Light sour cream (optional) Chopped fresh cilantro (optional) 1. Warm tortillas according to package …

Your LifeYield: 4 servings Excerpted from Cathy Thomas 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided use 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided use Pinch ground nutmeg 2 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, sliced 2 tablespoons sour cream 8 slices French bread or brioche bread, 3/8 inch thick 4 eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt Agave pancake syrup or maple syrup Optional for serving: 2 tablespoons sour cream 1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet on medium-high heat. Add sugar, 1/4 …