Feeding our bodies — and therefore our brains — with natural, whole foods instead of processed or genetically modified ingredients can significantly improve how we feel. Not only can a nutrient-rich diet improve your brain's overall function, it can also protect it from stress and improve its ability to adapt.
If you love eating falafels but hate the fuss involved in making them, trick your taste buds with a simplified method that will leave you with an amazing wrap sandwich that gives you the flavor you are looking for with less than a half hour of prep time involved.
Add some pizzazz to your Mother's Day brunch with an easy pastry option featuring creamy brie, dried cranberries, and tender, flakey puff pastry. Everyone will think you spent hours making this fancy treat!
A quick and satisfying soup is a perfect midweek dinner solution. In less than a half hour, you can have a soup(er) meal that will please everyone at the table, whether it is the star of the show or playing a duet with a salad or sandwich.
No -- really! You can let your slow cooker make a perfect pot roast for you while you spend a busy day working, playing, or some combination therein. All you need to do is plan a little ahead and be ready to pour some glasses of wine and set out some bread to soak up the gravy this super dish provides for you.
When I set up my smoker, I'm almost always smoking a whole chicken. This time around, I did that … and I smoked a pork roast. Now I might have two things I need to smoke every time I fire up my smoker!
A simple fruit crisp recipe makes quick work of providing a homemade dessert when you don't have a lot of time to devote to getting fussy in the kitchen. A rhubarb version is showcased, but any number of other combinations will also work beautifully. Get the basics here.
A classic carbonara recipe gets visited by seasonal vegetables. Asparagus and green peas add color and texture to a family favorite that can be on the table in minutes once you begin!
With April here, everyone is busy welcoming spring with yard work, spring cleaning, and the occasional spring concert or ball game. Save time and money by making dinner a snap with a quick peanut noodle dish featuring the flavors of Thailand and speed that can't be matched by pizza delivery or fast food pickup!
Boxed corn muffin mix, leftover turkey or chicken, and a few items from your refrigerator and pantry will get you and your cast iron skillet making a stunning dinner that will have you thinking of tamales … but without all of the work!
A fantastic blend of flavors and texture make for an Asian-style meal that embraces everything from leftovers to your most recent CSA box. Get ready for versatility to rule.
Summer entertaining begs for portable food that can be easily enjoyed in the great outdoors. This is also true when it comes to desserts. In that spirit, enjoy this grab and go recipe for brownie cups each sporting a delicious chocolate kiss!
A twelve-plus pound turkey begins an adventure in using it without becoming bored with leftovers. Everything from spicy BBQ sandwiches to rich turkey lasagna follows.
On Pi Day (3.14), it only seems fitting to talk about pie. And not just any pie … rich, melting, juicy, delicious, fruity blueberry pie! In honor of Pi Day and a favorite children's story, I present to you a perfectly lovely Blueberry Crumb Pie.
Make breakfast or brunch for a crowd without a lot of fuss. These little eggs cups have a little bit of everything and are like mini frittatas for your morning meal needs.
When you have a little bit of this and a little bit of that left in your fridge, pantry, or freezer, consider making a batch of stuffed mushrooms. They aren't difficult to make and can be a fantastic way to use all of those odds and ends.
