The classic romaine, grape tomatoes, baby carrots and Ranch combination gets old after a while. Ditto for mixing things up by swapping the Ranch for Balsamic Vinaigrette or the lettuce for kale. Sometimes, you crave a salad that’s unlike anything else. This is that salad. It’s crisp, it’s crunchy, it’s loaded with flavor. Plus, it’s […]
Healthy Living
Date Night Recipes: Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts have a completely undeserved reputation as the classic “gross” vegetable all humans should avoid. It’s right up there with lima beans and Durian fruit, but it shouldn’t be that way. At least not if you roast them in the oven. Fresh or steam-in-bag Brussels sprouts tend to be best to use—a lot of […]
Make That the Freshman Zero: Healthy Island Pork Tenderloin
You’ve seen how to organize (and maintain!) a workout schedule for your whole crew — no matter how crazy your schedules are — and what kinds of meals and shakes Michelle and her group rely on to stay energized all day long. But when dinnertime comes, how do you resist the Taco Bell drive thru? […]
Yes, You CAN Make This Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Making your own salad dressing just seems like overkill, doesn’t it? I mean, how could it be easier — or tastier — than the store-bought, premade kind? That’s what I always thought, until I read Shauna Niequist’s Bread and Wine, and I felt like I had to at least give it a shot. And now […]
4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Pie (PS–it’s healthy!)
This is so easy to make you’ll start keeping Oreo pie crusts on hand at all times.
Cook Like a Nona: Homemade Pomodoro Sauce (AKA Tomato Sauce)
My whole life, tomato sauce has come straight from a can. It’s what I know. It’s what I’m comfortable with. But, after trying pizza with an almost-sweet, crushed tomato sauce, I decided I wanted — nay, needed — to take the marinara-makin’ into my own hands (err, saucepan). With just five ingredients — half of […]
Want to taste autumn? Make this Pumpkin Stew.
All the best flavors of fall come together in this hearty, vegetarian stew.
How to Macerate Strawberries
“Macerating” isn’t NEARLY as complex as it sounds. In fact, it’s a culinary technique that does all the work for you.
Blueberry & Greek Yogurt Overnight Oats
Yogurt parfaits and fruit salads aren’t your only cool, refreshing options for breakfast. Overnight oats are like oatmeal cookie dough — and they’re healthy for you too! Get the recipe here.
Vegan Spinach & Artichoke Dip That’ll Fool Dairy Eaters
Even people who turn their nose up to vegan foods won’t be able to resist this dish. It’s perfect for game days, parties, or livening up a study session.