30-Minute Meals
Name something we all want more of and can’t seem to find, especially when it comes to making a meal for the family. Time – that’s what! There’s planning, prep, and of course, execution. And wouldn’t it be nice to…
From Basic to Brilliant
Looking to change up your regular recipe routine? The key to making quick, easy changes to an ordinary dish is having a well-stocked pantry with the right essentials. Make a list, and stock up the next time you’re at the…
Brain Food
Go-To Spinach and Artichoke Dip Combine an 8-oz package of room-temperature low-fat cream cheese, ½ cup chopped spinach (thawed frozen or cooked), and one 6-oz jar of marinated artichokes, drained. Reserve the marinade. Pulse all ingredients in a food processor…
Feeling Saucy?
Plum Chutney Peel 4 plums, and halve, pit, and cut into 1/2-inch wedges. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 large, sliced shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until shallot begins to soften, about…
Cooking with Kids
I find cooking with children, especially your own, can be both fun and enjoyable – as well as extremely stressful. In one sense, you want to take the time, enjoy the powerful bonding opportunity, and all cook a wonderful meal. On…
Brinner Anyone?
1. South of the Border Breakfast Burritos Why not try a build-your-own breakfast burrito, only at dinnertime, when everyone’s more awake anyway? Start with whole wheat or flavored (like spinach or sundried tomato) fl our tortillas. Warm them by wrapping…
Strawberry Days Forever
Breakfast, lunch or dinner, you can incorporate those ruby red, delicious, and nutritious berries into any part of your meal. Strawberry Balsamic BBQ Sauce Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 3 Tbsp…
Shop Local, Eat Global
Mediterranean Bakery and Deli Craving for spanikopita, fresh tabouli salad, or baklava? In need of some fresh feta cheese or a jar of harissa? This market has delicious prepared food ready for any Mediterranean feast. Buy some fresh goat meat…
Shhhh! Shortcuts!
February is all about love - love for a spouse, partner, child, or friend. Your love for your sweatpants. Your love for a quiet moment (yes, even if it's in the bathroom). Or your love for quick-cook and just-about-ready-to-serve foods.…
Warming Trends!
One Pot Harvest Soup In a large saucepan, melt 1 stick of unsalted butter. Add 1 cup chopped onion, 2 peeled garlic cloves, 1 peeled, cored, and diced Gala apple, 1 cup each: peeled and sliced parsnip, peeled and sliced…
