Usually when I tell someone I had a great tuna salad for lunch or dinner, they imagine a creamy spread over slices of bread. Well, broaden those horizons and fall in love with a beautiful, healthy, simple salad featuring lots of color and lots of flavor.
Get absolutely stunning short rib bowls in about an hour instead of all day when you reach for your instant pot. What used to be special occasion takeout or restaurant fare can find your table any time the craving hits!
Up the pressure to help relieve the pressure of the holidays. It's no joke — I'm offering a sub-half hour dinner plan that can happen with the help of your pressure cooker. Get some glorious comfort food on the table and relax!
Beets are a highly versatile vegetable that often gets ignored. Learn how to incorporate them into your meals and learn to love what they bring to your dinner and dessert plates!
One of my holiday traditions involves long, leisurely breakfasts filled with decadent dishes that will easily stand in for both breakfast and lunch. That way, my family can go out for visiting, playing in the outdoors, or other adventures without having to worry about another meal until supper time.
January is a great time of the year to enjoy beautifully-spiced ethnic cuisine. Part of that tradition also includes some of our favorite hot beverages, which is perfect this time of the year. Get simple instructions on how to make chai at home and make changes to the mix to suit your personal tastes.
Whether you are rushing out the door to go apple-picking or attend the PTO meeting, this month calls for a lot of good meals-on-the-go. Sandwiches are natural choices and there's no reason to stop at PBJs or baloney on white bread. It's decadent dinner sandwich time!
When making sure everyone gets fed, there's something to be said for having items on hand that can serve multiple roles. This time around, I'm offering a muffin recipe that has a little bit of everything and holds its own as part of breakfast, brunch, snacktime, or even dessert!
Rich chocolate cupcakes get crowned with strawberry cheesecake frosting just in time for you to work them into your Easter feast. Welcome to a week of chocolate appreciation - though we all know that craving lasts much longer than a week!
Soon, we'll be singing the praises of spring and looking for the first fresh produce of a new season. But before we decide winter's ready to be scrapped, fire up your oven for a stick-to-your-ribs comfort food feast. Roast a ham or pork roast and look to turn traditional scalloped potatoes on its side!
The classic PB&J combination goes from sandwiches to pancakes in this clever recipe that will have mornings fueled with fun. Light, fluffy pancakes packed with peanut butter get topped with fresh fruit and jelly before being gobbled up by everyone around the table!
A classic recipe gets a grilled twist that makes it a perfect fall favorite. A whole salmon fillet gets a simple lemon pepper rub, a bit of time on the grill along with a lemon, and finished with grilled lemon juice and either fresh green onions or briny capers.
Tender, tasty Greek chicken finds its way to a clever bowl meal you'll make again and again. Everything from grilled chiles and lemons to garden fresh cucumbers and tomatoes plus hummus, olives, and more find their way to your table in a delicious package.
Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and herbs come together in different arrangements to make a delicious harvest pizza on the grill. So fire up your grill, grab your cast iron skillet, and get ready for amazing pizza in about a half hour!
Sometimes, fall offers the perfect time to enjoy a great picnic. Instead of sticking with tried and true sandwiches, try turning to noodles dressed with a spicy peanut sauce and chock full of fresh vegetables. Sometimes, mixing it up a bit is just what you need to get out of a rut.
Packaged crescent dough gets paired with a simple cheesecake filling and fresh berries to make a muffin that's nothing less than decadent. Pick your favorite from among strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or cherries - or choose a combination.
Put together the makings for some stellar breakfast bowls while seasoned potatoes roast in the oven. Everything from sauteed peppers and onions to fresh spinach and tangy crumbled goat cheese get crowned with a perfectly cooked egg.
Packaged naan becomes the base for a quick and easy breakfast pizza that is sure to impress your holiday guests. Use breakfast sausage, red onion, spicy peppers, spinach, cheese, and egg or make even more options and let your guests build their own fun brunch plate.
A layered cake featuring lots of tropical flavor is just what we need when the weather turns chilly. Everything from pineapple - cake mix, fruit, and juice - to coconut and more find their way into this coffee cake that's been on an island vacation!
Take bread pudding to the next level by using buttery croissants as your foundation. Work a creamy vanilla custard through the tender pastry and crown it with blueberries and coarse sugar to complete it. Next step ... pure bliss!
With winter truly upon us, now is the time to embrace the uplifting effects having fresh flowers around can have on us all. If you are looking for particular pick-me-ups, we have a handy guide to which blooms are best for what ails you!
Want to explore some of the finest cuisine on the planet while traveling the globe? A cruise that features James Beard Foundation award winner John Suley as the man in control of the menu can be the ultimate vacation for an adventurous foodie.
Sometimes, you find yourself with a special occasion and you need a bit more than an after dinner mint. Get ready for Chocolate Mint Infusion Cupcakes … perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, and even Valentine's Day!
'Tis the season of mixed eating. Fresh vegetables and fruit abound, but so does greasy fried chicken and fatty hamburgers. Choose wisely, as heart disease is still the world's leading cause of death. In this interactive infographic, get an indepth look at the differences between healthy and unhealthy hearts. Also, get ideas about how to lower your risk of heart disease.
