I thought that pomegranates were intimidating for the longest time. Seriously, those puppies don’t look easy to get into, do they? But after stumbling across so many delicious looking recipes involving pomegranate, I finally decided to hit up the internet for some help with cutting and de-seeding a pomegranate. See a helpful tutorial here. (By the […]
Popcorn makes for a delicious snack, smells fantastic, is practically essential while watching a movie, naturally low in calories, and a good source of fiber and antioxidants. For those reasons and more, I think that I will have a lifelong love affair with popcorn. Most of us are used to microwave popcorn or movie theater […]
I’ll never forget the first time that I cooked with beer. My husband stood by and observed in horror and disbelief as I “wasted” a can of his favorite beverage. But after he tasted the final product, I was given the green light to pour his beer into any of his meals going forward. In fact, […]
If you’re a beet fan, you’re in luck because spring and fall are the best times of the year to eat them. During their prime seasons, they are full of flavor, rich in color, and packed with nutrients. If you are not a beet fan, maybe you should be! These dark beauties can lower your blood […]
Of course you’re going pumpkin picking this month, and you’ve already checked our scoop-list of where to pick your own. As you’re carving away trying to create a Pinterest-worthy Jack-O-Lantern, whatever you do, don’t discard those seeds and all of that pulp. Because while they might look like a big messy pile of gunk and […]
Now that it’s cooled off a bit, the time is here for a little backyard gathering with neighbors, family or friends. From appetizers and sides, entrees, desserts, and even cocktails, we’ve got you covered with some first-rate recipes, so you can throw an easy, stress free Friday happy hour or weekend patio party. Appetizers & Sides […]
I grew up with a mother who was practically straight out of a 1950s television sitcom. She was constantly smiling, knew just the right things to say in any situation, and often made sure that some of her homemade chocolate chip cookies were there waiting when my sister and I got home from school. While […]
Whenever I am in the produce section at a grocery store, I tend to reach for the same familiar greens, such as spinach, kale, and collards- but there are always those mystery greens. They are the greens that look really interesting and healthy, but I just don’t have the faintest idea what to do with […]
You took a beautiful scenic drive to the mountains, visited some charming local orchards, and picked enough apples to fill up the entire trunk of your car. Now what? How to make good use of all your local apples picked? Obviously, you can eat those apples plain for lots of fiber, whiter teeth, antioxidants, cancer-fighting […]
Why not end things on a high note to end summer with a little backyard gathering? From appetizers and sides, entrees, desserts, and even cocktails, we’ve got you covered with some first-rate recipes, so you can throw the best Labor Day bash ever. Appetizers & Sides Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip Grilled Peaches with Blue Cheese and […]
If you’re a fellow pimento cheese lover, you’re going to be in heaven with these 30 recipes we’ve rounded up, including recipes that are on the lighter side, vegan and dairy-free. For picnics, potlucks and patio parties, Pimento Cheese is always a favorite. There’s something for everyone in this collection of 30 Pimento Cheese Recipes […]
As parents, it is really frustrating to spend lots of time preparing school lunches, only to have them merely picked at, thrown away, or traded for some highly processed food-like substance. It is also difficult to think of new lunch ideas that are both healthy and appealing to kids, but I am here to help […]
