Cooking light with Everyday Food on the Today Show
Now that the New Year has arrived, many of us are resolute in eating lighter fare and I have just the thing to share with all of you. Yesterday, I made my usual appearance on the Today show and demonstrated some healthy and delicious recipes from the January/February issue of Everyday Food magazine. These included Stir-fried Turkey in Lettuce Wraps, Polenta Wedges with Asparagus and Mushrooms, Salmon with Green Beans and Lemon Zest, and Beef Rolls with Spring Salad. All of these dishes are big on flavor and light on calories. In fact, the meals we prepared were all under 350 calories. If you're looking for some great recipe ideas to help you eat healthier, please pick up a copy of my latest edition of Everyday Food!
1 Here I am with Ann Curry.
2 The ingredients for stir fried turkey in lettuce wraps, including lean ground turkey, chopped jalapeno, shallot, garlic, and ginger.
3 When cooked, the turkey mixture is wrapped in tender leaves of bibb lettuce - only 246 calories per wrap!
4 Ann assisted me with making salmon with green beans, lemon zest, and capers.
5 This recipe is wrapped in parchment and baked - so flavorful and tender.
6 Polenta wedges and asparagus are ready to be broiled.
7 After about six minutes, this is what they look like.
8 The polenta wedges and asparagus are topped with sauteed mushrooms - only 261 calories per serving!
9 These thinly sliced pieces of top round are stuffed with pepper jack, sauteed onions and peppers, and secured with toothpicks.
10 Once they're sauteed in a bit of olive oil, the rolls are sliced and served with mixed greens.
11 Matt Lauer was very interested in these delicious and light meals.
12 Ann, Matt, Meredith, me, and Al. It was a very fun segment.
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What great ideas after a Christmas of heavy feasting. I got gift subscriptions for three Martha mags and was thrilled. Tonight on my page Snickerdoodles I shared about my love of all things "Martha"...you truly give all women something to aspire to.
warmly,
kerry macLeod
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Posted by: kerry | January 6th, 2010 at 2:53 am
Good morning Martha! I always look forward to watching you live on Orbit 1 from Kuwait. Loved this segment so healthy and easy recipes.
Bonne Chance et Bonne Santé
Rowaida Flayhan
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | January 6th, 2010 at 3:13 am
I really wish it was listed again in your calendar when you would be on the Today show!
Glad you made it back from your fantastic trip! Keven Sharkey is such a friendly face!
Posted by: cheryl | January 6th, 2010 at 3:56 am
I saw this segment and am going to try the Salmon recipe later on - if I can find some decent filets and the store. I love the latest issue of Everyday Food and look forward to trying these quick & healthy recipes.
Posted by: Marla | January 6th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Salmon is my favorite dish. Thanks for the recipe.
Posted by: Thelma Day | January 6th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
The food looks delicious. And I especially like that the meals are each easily prepared. Even without looking at a recipe, I could picture how to make each dish.
Posted by: Sofia | January 6th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Yum! I will be making these recipes...i know my family will enjoy them.
Posted by: sherey | January 6th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
This is one of your best segments yet. I love that they are easy to prepare yet very healthy. Perfect for busy, on-the-go people.
Posted by: Sonya W. | January 6th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
I had gathered yesterday, while catching up on Twitter since the holiday weekend, that you appeared yesterday morning on The Today Show, after arriving back home late, the night before from your Thailand trip! Schwhew! What a woman you are, Martha!
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In relationship to a 'new year/new you' mentality, I, for one, sure could stand to alter my own food-intake regime! I AM an overweight individual, and even if my primary goal was to simply eat the proper quantities of the daily food groups to feed my body properly, I would surely feel better (AND weight loss would inevitably occur as well). I plan to make it a clear focus going forward, because I want to be a better 'me'!
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Your shows already have been great this first week of the new year, Martha! I'm excited for what's in store this month as you bring forth better-than-ever ideas/tips/easy recipes for a fulfilled and healthy lifestyle!
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Posted by: Cindy Bricker | January 6th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
Hi Martha,
I have been itching to cook in parchment paper and it is finally going to happen. I think I'll do the chicken with mango and ginger. I get good salmon at Costco but the pieces are so big that I rarely buy it. I think I would rather do the shrimp and scallions stir fry that you and Lucinda did on the show today. Whatever, the January/February issue of Everyday Food really whets my appetite. I'm off to do some shopping and thanks for all of your great magazines. I just subscribed to Body+Soul. Have a great day all! Trish
Posted by: Trish | January 6th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
I am introducing polenta to my husband tonite! such excitement! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Wendy | January 6th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
Wonderful show today...I taped yesterday's looking forward to seeing that tonight...
I just love Lucinda....
All the best and Happy New Year,
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy :) | January 6th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
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Hello, Good Evening,
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I have a New Years story of hopefulness I'd like to share with you all.
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There was a veterinarian who delivered President Bush's puppies from Millie. Remember Millie, the White House dog of the decade?
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This venerable vet became our very much loved resource doctor for National Cancer Society for Animals, my charity.
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Horribly, he fell into anorexia, and one day collapsed, taking a 25 foot fall.
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Airlifted to Boston to die, coma ridden & paralyzed, Dr. Steve was leaving thousands of animals whining with grief.
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Our chief canine ambassador, Spencer the Weimaraner, took to Steve's aid as I ushered him from hospital to trauma center to provide the side saddle his doctor needed.
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Steve hung on for more than a year by respirator with bed sores down to bare bone. Canine Spencer delivered him awards on plaques and stood at a microphone on the roof of the Ritz Carlton, barking Steve's name for all who would hear the tragic news.
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This morning, nine years later, I had a surprise for Spencer. For his 12th birthday NCSA Chief Ambassador Spencer took a drive to remember Dr. Steve who we'd lost track of during years of travel and hub bub.
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There, high above a river, rolling with rolls of rolls and ships, cut by crossing bridges, was the name Stephen C----- on the wall.
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Spencer lumbered quickly to the spot, and then there were hugs. I had found our doctor weeks before in a search for his life or death. I now watched dog and man roughing each other up just beyond that sign on the wall. Doctor Stephen C---- Sylvan Animal Clinic.
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Destined to die, the doctor lived. The only killing.... his memory of anorexia. Whole and healthy, he popped my very old Spencer between the ears, saying, "Hey buddy, you're supposed to be dead!"
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Hope Knows No Bounds People!
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Happy New Year Martha.
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Andrea and the Weimaraners
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(For more on Steve, read the book MILLIE THE DOG in bookstores everywhere and go to Andrea and the Weimaraners for photos and other book excerpts.)
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Posted by: andrea and the weimaraners | January 6th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
Helow Martha I have a mantel in my living room with a full mirror behind it and i never know how to display things it would be nice to see a article in Martha Stewart living.Thank You a true fan
Posted by: debbie baxter | January 6th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Hi Martha, So glad you made it home safely and how wonderful that you were on the Today Show! I missed it at 8:30 AM, but was able to see it on MSNBC video later in the day! What fabulous recipes you showed from your fantastic Everyday Food magazine!!!! Everything looked absolutely delicious and I will try all of the things you made. Loved your show again today! The beautiful python, baby lions and tigers were so great to see. Like you, I love ALL animals!!! Your 'Ask Martha' show on Sirius 112 was great again today. Don't have a 'smart phone' so can't get through to talk to you like I used to, but love listening anyway. Love, Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | January 6th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
The food is as always, perfect. More importantly, Martha looks fab! She works the Today show heel requirement like the pro that she is.....Alexis should approve!
Posted by: KellyK | January 7th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Martha... you are an inspiration. Thank you for showcasing healthy recipes. What I wouldn't have given to be on the set with you and Ann Curry!
I am looking for a great recipe for lentil soup? Have you featured any recipe for same recently or will you in the near future?
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Rebecca | January 7th, 2010 at 1:40 am
Thanks for sharing the photos.
Posted by: K L Brown | January 7th, 2010 at 2:54 am
I love the recipes and plan on trying them this month. Great ideas after all the heavy holiday eating for getting back on track.
Posted by: Celia | January 7th, 2010 at 8:03 am
Hi Martha
I enjoy your show as it has just started in Melbourne Australia,I would like too know when you are coming to Melbourne to do a show as many people would love your show here,But we can only get very limited stock of your products here when will we be able to get them
thank you once again if you know anywhere else we can get your products plese let me know
thank you
marie
Posted by: marie jerrett (last name not to be published) | January 7th, 2010 at 8:27 am
Martha that was a very flawless presentation!!! Perfect! Aiming to be the next OPRAH???
Posted by: Norbie | January 7th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
M - could you tell me about the comfortable looking shoes all of you beautiful women wear - good shot of yours in # 11 . . . they are comfy, aren't they?
Posted by: jeannette | January 8th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Sounds good; I love a soup on winter that is onion,celery,reshi and shitaki mushrooms,with a little eng. peas and sliced carrots.I have als used Marthas recipe for mushroom soup.I like to eat warm buttered biscuits in winter, and vary them...choc., almond,bacon-cheese.
Posted by: Rica Bolling | January 8th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved horse. As an animal lover myself I can truly understand your sorrow.
On another subject. A while back you mentioned someone had said you interrupted guests etc. on your daily TV show. For awhile you were doing better, but I've noticed lately you are back to your old tactics. Please be more polite and at least give them a chance to answer or describe what they are cooking/crafting etc. You also don't pay attention to what they are saying or doing and fiddle around or interrupt constantly. Think about it. I still LOVE your show.
Posted by: Glee Jurgens | January 9th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Hello Our Wonderful Martha. You are truly a person of our "best interest". I hope you ignore the comments made by the previous (Jurgens). I am an average 67 yr old gal w/loving children & grandchildren that love my cooking. I owe a great deal of that to you. My Father was a WW1 Veteran, borned in 1899. He taught me somewhat, however, much on my own. I always think about waste first, trying always to freeze & save first before throwing away. You are the Best, Carry On Love, MaryJane from Michigan
Posted by: Mary Jane Sincler | January 9th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Martha, so sorry to hear about your horse, Martyn. My collie, Bob, died of cancer and it is a very emotional time. My house has always been full of animals. I created my website to help animals. I am donating 15% of my sign ups to organizations on my website.
Posted by: lauri dan | January 10th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
I would like to see more vegetarian cooking on your show. Thanks
Posted by: Lynn Welp | January 28th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
What makes fried foods more fattening? If I add a tablespoon of butter to my dish and fry it or bake it does the calorie count change because it was fried?
Posted by: Barbara Brown | July 2nd, 2010 at 12:59 pm