Sometimes dinner needs to happen quickly, but takeout isn't practical or doesn't appeal. Do you have a half an hour? Can you plan a little ahead? If you answered "yes" to both of those questions, then get ready for a fantastic dinner in minutes!

With a lot of soup recipes and soup ideas afloat, it's time to look at what you might want to put in your soup … mainly, crackers. But I'm not talking just any crackers. I am talking about little oyster crackers swimming in a seasoning of ranch and dill. Best of all: they take about 5 minutes to whip up!

Add a splash of color to your Valentine's Day plans with bright, beautiful food that will help add some sweetness to your day. What's more, it's a menu packed with flavor and lots of great vitamins and nutrients!

Individual servings of desserts inevitably make me think about special occasions and holidays. As Valentine's Day approaches, treat your sweetie to a special dessert that's easy to make, but will help make the day special with the combination of peppermint, chocolate, and cheesecake!

Think getting dinner on the table in less than a half hour is asking too much? Think making sure that dinner is elegant and easy is asking way too much? Get ready for a guest-worthy menu idea that will have you accepting praise from friends and family alike when it's time to sit down to dinner.

January brings us some of our coldest weather of the year and this year is no exception. Fight back by eating your veggies via one of the most comfort food presentations I know: a creamy bisque brimming with everything from parsnips and broccoli to onions and celeriac.

Cold weather calls for food with a lot of flavor. For me, that means something that blends heat with sweetness and I can't think of a nicer way to bring that to the plate than with a simple chicken dish that can be made in minutes.

When was the last time your chiropractor asked you about what you are eating? Get some insights from one who will tell you that your diet can absolutely impact your back health. Find out what he recommends for helping you recover from back pain.

Sometimes, all you need to make a quick meal that will appeal to your family is a can of refrigerated biscuits and a handful of leftovers or convenience items. Next thing you know, you're serving them a bevy of creatively-assembled empanadas!

When you say "vegetarian chili", you might get groans from carnivores. Yet, vegetarian chili packs one heck of a punch in my home and is my go-to when what I really want is a spicy meal that will have more than five alarms going off!