| "For health-conscious cooks who refuse to sacrifice flavor, mastering how to make and use marinades is essential. " "It's an excellent way to infuse vibrant flavors into lean meat, poultry and fish without adding excessive fat or salt. " "Most marinades follow a basic equation that calls for a bit of acid, a bit of fat and some flavorful ingredients such as onions, garlic, fresh or dried herbs, and spices. " ""I like to be able to take a cheaper cut of meat and infuse it with intense flavor that might otherwise be missing." The fat - generally a cooking oil such as olive, canola or even nut oils - helps with that. Oil spreads the flavor throughout the solution and helps it coat the food, keeping it moist. The oil also makes for better browning during cooking. " "Spicy Lemon Chicken from Dr. Fedon Alexander Lindberg's upcoming book "Eating the Greek Way" (Clarkson Potter, June 2007, $25) is a fine example of a healthful marinade that yields moist and flavor-packed results. " "Recipe adapted from Dr. Fedon Alexander Lindberg's "Eating the Greek Way" (Clarkson Potter, $25.) Start
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