Cooking Your Way to Gorgeous by Scott-Vincent Borba

powder and one part honey; leave it on your skin for as long as you can. Rinse off with warm water. Awakens and revitalizes skin.
    Cumin Roasted Cauliflower
with Yogurt, Mint, and
Pomegranate
    Makes 4 to 6 Servings
    T his meal has a Middle Eastern flare; the combo of cumin and pomegranates—spices and seeds—pairs up for a delightfully light but filling dish you could even present as a main course. I find that roasted cauliflower (or any roasted veg) is supremely appetizing, and I could eat it by the bowlful. Cumin and cauliflower are pretty much perfect together.
    Ingredients:
    2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
    1 large head cauliflower, 1 to 1-3/4 pounds
    1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds—digestive and antiseptic
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional
    1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    1 cup plain yogurt—I use whole-milk yogurt, Greek style
    1/4 cup crumbled feta (optional)—protein
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
    1/2 cup pomegranate seeds—low-cal superfruit
    Preparation:
    1 Preheat the oven to 425°F. Brush a large baking sheet or roasting pan with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
    2 Cut your cauliflower into bite-size florets. Toss the florets with the remaining olive oil, cumin seeds, salt, and pepper and spread out on a prepared tray. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender and its edges are toasty.
    3 Either whisk a pinch of salt into your yogurt, or to make feta-yogurt sauce, blend ¾ cup of yogurt with feta in a food processor until smooth. Spoon yogurt or feta-yogurt sauce onto the cauliflower, then sprinkle the dish with chopped mint and pomegranate seeds.
    Pomegranate Chicken
    Makes 2 Servings
    T his is another savory/sweet combo that I like and recommend. The pomegranates really play center stage in this dish of very-good-for-you ingredients.
    Ingredients:
    1 pomegranate
    1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breast halves
    1 teaspoon fresh thyme
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon pepper
    2 tablespoons red palm oil
    1 medium-size onion
    2 cloves garlic
    1/2 cup chicken broth
    1/4 cup orange juice
    1 tablespoon grainy mustard
    1 teaspoon cornstarch
    Preparation:
    1 Seed the entire pomegranate, and set aside.
    2 Rub the chicken breasts with thyme, salt, and pepper.
    3 In a large skillet, heat the red palm oil over medium heat until hot. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes, turning once. Remove the chicken.
    4 Add the onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the onion is golden.
    5 Return the chicken to the skillet.
    6 In a small bowl, whisk the broth, orange juice, mustard, and cornstarch. Add to the skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until thick.
    Skin-Balancing Chicken Strips
    Makes 2 Servings
    T his delicious dish is rich in antioxidants and vitamins A, C, and E, which are beneficial to every skin type, especially those with aging skin. It’s a go-to nutritious and tasty meal for any household.
    Ingredients:
    2 mangoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
    3 tablespoons honey
    1/4 cup lime juice
    1/4 cup oil
    3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
    1/2 cup fresh pomegranate juice— antioxidants
    6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved— protein powerhouse
    Preparation:
    1 Place the mangoes, honey, and lime juice in a blender; cover and blend until smooth. Place the mango mixture in a covered bowl in the refrigerator.
    2 Mix the oil, soy sauce, and pomegranate juice in a small bowl to make a marinade.
    3 Cut the chicken into strips and place in a glass pan. Pour the marinade over the chicken. Cover and marinate for 4 hours.
    4 Set the oven to broil. Thread the chicken onto metal skewers and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until done. Serve with the mango sauce.
    Pasta with Pumpkin
Meat Sauce
    Makes 4 Servings
    E very time I make this for dinner my nieces and nephews devour it! The surprise ingredient is pumpkin, which provides a boost of beta-carotene for glowing skin and enhanced immunity. And the best part is, picky-eater kids won’t even