Bad Food, Good Music

[gtamethyst]

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[niobecyane]

I know how you feel about your blood pressure. I've been taking a low dose of anti-hypertensives for a year now. I find that my blood pressure is affected by my stress levels, so I've been engaging in a lot of creative pursuits in order to convert anxiety into something more positive. And yes, any kind of physical activity helps

[niobecyane]

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 pound of dried spaghetti, (whole wheat or regular duram wheat)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus a little extra as needed
• 1 or 2 fresh garlic cloves
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes

[gtamethyst]

Thank you Amelia. I'll give your recipe a shot. :-)

[niobecyane]

Sorry to go on so long...I spent a good long while staring at that AHA recipe and shaking my head. I was especially puzzled by the spice/herb combination. Nutmeg and cilantro? The nutmeg I think I understand, that combined with the dairy that perhaps they were going for a low-fat bechamel-style sauce (ahem, there is no such thing). But cilantro? Sure, that could have worked in an Asian noodle dish, but in a creamy baked pasta, no way! Perhaps they meant flat leaf parsley, but I'm still iffy on that.

Healthy cooking should be fun and there are lots of tasty recipes out there. I'm passionate about ethnic recipes that derive big flavors from fresh vegetables and spices instead of relying on salt and fat. I'm happy to swap recipes any time.