You’ve had them poached, fried, scrambled, and baked, but have you had your eggs basted? This unusual preparation isn’t common here in the U.S., and many cafes don’t even offer their eggs in this style. Yet basted eggs are a beautiful thing: it’s like having your eggs ...read more
More than 400 million boxes of Jell-O are sold every year, yet no one seems to know what’s in the stuff. Where does gelatin actually come from? You may have heard nightmare stories of horse hooves and pig ears in gelatin, but what’s the truth? Caution: you will get the gory ...read more
You’ve had coleslaw time and again, served over burgers and po’ boys, with grilled shrimp and ribs. At its core, coleslaw is just a shredded vegetable salad, and it’s a tasty one at that. But you can make shredded salads with all sorts of great fruits and vegetables and never ...read more
Can’t get enough avocados? Kick-start your day by boosting you breakfast with a dose of this healthy—and so, so tasty—fruit. Read on for 6 ways to enjoy an avocado breakfast. Spooned over a skillet. If you order chilaquiles or huevos rancheros while out for breakfast, they may ...read more
Looking to lighten up before spring rolls around? Start here: learn how to bake fish, which is naturally a lean protein, and learn to cook it without any added fat, oil, or heavy ingredients. In fact, this method uses just three ingredients to cook! Fish is relatively ...read more
Gratins, those wonderfully hearty and wholesome dishes made by browning a dish under high heat until gooey and slightly crisped, need not be reserved for savory fillings. Fruit gratins are soul-satisfying on a cold evening when you want to bundle up with a bowl of comforting ...read more
Whether you call them latkes or potato pancakes, these delicious golden vegetable patties are delicious year-round, but especially good in the colder months when you want something a bit earthier and heartier, while still sticking to your veggies. These are great to make at ...read more
You know it's good to eat fresh salads regularly, but some days it's just so cold outside that the last thing you want is something cold to eat! When you need your salad fix but are avoiding the cold, try out a wilted greens salad made with a warm skillet-made vinaigrette. ...read more
This gratin recipe is a perfect match for chilly wintry nights. It’s a casserole made from hearty seasonal kale, white beans, and a gentle rosemary undertone, and baked off with a Fontina and breadcrumb topping. It’s not too heavy of a dish but certainly a comfort food, and an ...read more
Risotto is a perfect dinner for chilly night fare. It’s warm and creamy, a bit indulgent, and so, so comforting. In this new spin on the traditional Italian recipe, brown rice is transformed into a luxuriously smooth and buttery risotto with the help of roasted acorn squash, ...read more
Here are 5 ingredients to poach in your fruit desserts, and some cooking tips on how to craft them into a gourmet-status sweet treat. It’s cold outside, but you still want a refreshing fruit dessert after dinner. Instead of a cold fruit dessert, get cozy with a poached fruit ...read more
Whether you’re making your mac with a traditional cheddar-cheese style sauce or a more inventive sauce of mixed cheeses, herbs, and add-ins, you can never do wrong by beefing up your sauce with puréed veggies. They’re full of fiber and antioxidants—and don’t forget, color and ...read more
Bright, light, refreshing, and cleansing: all things that a well-constructed winter citrus salad combines together. Made from greens, fresh citrus fruits, and a zippy vinaigrette, these salads are an ideal counterpart to the heavy, rich, and warm dishes we so commonly feat on ...read more
You know when you’re making a dish at home and it’s missing just a ... pinch, or splash, or dab of something? Chances are it isn’t salt, because we all know when something needs a bit of salt. Nope, it might just be that your dish needs a splash or two of apple cider vinegar. ...read more
Meats are the most commonly braised foods, and you’ll recognize this technique with dishes like pot roast, short ribs, or pork belly—although, really, almost any food can be braised. Vegetables are especially great for braising if you want to bring out their more hearty, ...read more
You’re not eating meat or dairy right now, but you don’t want to miss out on all the feasting come Game Day! If you’re planning a vegan menu for the Super Bowl, you can skip the animal products without skipping the classics. Here are 5 classic game day snacks that you can do ...read more
With so many ways to cook with leftover rice, it’s almost a good idea to make extra just so that you can do something different with it the next day. From burgers to soup, cooked rice has the ability to thicken, bind, and make creamy. So next time you find yourself with a pot ...read more
Cutting back on oil in the kitchen doesn’t mean you have to cut back on the things you love to cook. If eggs are always in your fridge, but you’re afraid you can only use them for heavy casseroles and cheesy dishes, worry not. Here's how to cook eggs without oil easily and ...read more
Oatmeal is a smart start to any day: It’s full of fiber and wholesome nutrients, and can help keep your heart healthy. Unfortunately for most, it can also be downright boring. If you find yourself bored with oats, don’t fret! There are all sorts of wonderful whole grains to add ...read more
New year, new you. Great! Eating more greens and less meat. Great! But what to put atop of all of those veggie-licious salads? If you’re looking to bulk up the heft and nutrition content of your meatless salads, try adding these 7 vegetarian protein sources. And cheers to a ...read more
With just a few simple ingredients on hand, this colorful taco recipe—packed with flavor in each bite—makes a delicious meal with hardly any fuss or muss at all. My boyfriend and I made these gorgeous tacos for dinner one night when we were craving something wholesome, fresh, ...read more
Regardless of how you currently make yours, here are 5 variations on the classic hot toddy recipe that you’ve got to try this winter. The colder it gets outside, the warmer our cocktails become, so there’s no better time than right now to teach yourself to master the hot toddy ...read more
If your holiday get-togethers are full of family, friends, and oodles of food, then you’ve probably witnessed the common scenario of “too many cooks in the kitchen” on Christmas morning. Or perhaps simply “too many things to cook in the kitchen” is more like it. Potatoes, ham, ...read more
Christmas tree food ornaments can make lovely additions to your holiday decor. You’ve picked out your Christmas tree of choice and now it’s time to decorate. Which style are you going for this year: tinsel and shine, rustic charm and twine, or full of family relics? With all ...read more
DIY layered cake and cookie mixes make for spectacular food gifts in a mason jar, but chances are that by now, you’ve already done them in previous years. If you want to keep the tradition of food gifts alive but are looking for something new to fill your jars, read on. Here are ...read more
Ready to take granola beyond breakfast? This wholesome treat can replace breadcrumbs, flour, and other grains in certain recipes, having the power to transform your everyday dishes into something with a bit of crunchy pizzazz. Here are four unusual—and tasty!— granola recipes ...read more
When winter’s chill sets in and all you want for dinner is something hearty and wholesome, reach for this healthy chili recipe. It has a bit of everything to make it a complete meal: protein, fiber, and nutrient-dense vegetables—and has a wonderfully subtle air of piney ...read more
This method for how to make ginger tea from fresh ginger root will surprise you with how easy it is to make such a potent and delicious tisane. Ginger root tea is one of my absolute favorite drinks to make at home—and it doubles as a wellness tonic that costs merely cents and ...read more
In need of mashed potatoes for the holiday table, but looking to avoid potatoes? Or maybe you’re just over potatoes and looking for something fresh? You’re in luck! You have an abundance of seasonal winter vegetables to mash up instead. All you need are some good veggie picks, ...read more
Spruce up your holiday menus by taking the classic dishes you’ve come to love and expect at the holiday table and jazzing them up with a few simple tweaks. One classic dish that’s a breeze to modify? Cranberry sauce. Here’s how to add (almost) any fruit to your favorite ...read more
You’re prepping for this season’s holiday feast, and you definitely need a beautiful vegetable dish on the table. As part of any holiday menu, you’ll almost certainly find the gratin, the bubbly-baked dish made famous from potatoes. But a gratin can be made with all sorts of ...read more
This delectable vegetarian pasta recipe is reminiscent of creamy from-scratch mac ‘n’ cheese, but without nearly as much cheese and dairy as you normally would get and is instead loaded with heart-healthy kale and winter squash. In fact, the only dairy here comes from light, ...read more
Casseroles are synonymous with winter fare. Sadly, they’re also synonymous with high-calorie feasts! Typically loaded with cream, butter, starch, and hearty meats, winter casseroles can be downright massive. Fortunately, you can craft a winter casserole that’s comforting and ...read more
From holistic health practitioners to mainstream nutritionists, people are discovering how certain foods rich in antioxidants, phytochemicals, and other nutrients can keep us living happier, healthier lives while decreasing the risks of developing chronic illnesses. We call ...read more
This roasted pork tenderloin recipe exudes fall flare and warmth: a hint of apple fruit, a woodsy rosemary aroma, and a bare-bones, robust pan-sauce gravy. It’s foolproof to master and takes just minutes of hands-on cook time. Serve with a side of smashed root vegetables, ...read more
Make it tonight, enjoy it tomorrow. That’s the premise of these healthy make-ahead meals, and it will help you eat better during the work day and cut costs on any impromptu lunch takeout. Fall is a prime time to start doing make-ahead meals, since this is the time of year we ...read more
We love ‘em. But have we mastered the art of cooking them yet? If you’re still on the Brussels sprouts kick—and why not?--they’re healthy, scrumptious, and in season now. But if you’re out of ways to cook them, don’t fret. These nutritious cruciferous vegetables are ...read more
While you’re more likely to find pumpkin butter at a gourmet food shop or farm stand this season, sweet potato butter is also a seasonal treat—and one just as worthy and taking home to try out in your fall recipes. Sweet potatoes have a slightly higher sugar content per serving ...read more
Rhubarb usually hits markets in the springtime, but its season can actually extend into the early fall season depending on where you live. If you’re still spotting rhubarb in your neighborhood, don’t write it off as good for summer only! Here are 6 fall ideas for easy rhubarb ...read more
Picture it: You’re at the U-pick farm, ready to fill your wicker basket with red apples, plump pumpkins, fresh fruit butter, and a few stalks of heirloom corn. You come to a signpost stuck in the dirt path among a pile of hay bales. One arrow points, “Gourds this way,” and the ...read more
Kick off your cool and crisp autumn day with a bowl full of seasonal flavors and ingredients. From crunchy to caky and fruity to veggie, here are 6 easy fall breakfast ideas to get you feeling autumnal. Muesli. Think of muesli as the traditional Swiss or German form of dry ...read more
Did you know that grapes have a season? Well that season is fall, and that time is right now! That means there is no better time than today to buy all sorts of delicious grape varieties—Concord, Muscat, Red Flame, Thompson Seedless, to name just a few—and to find them both ...read more
Summer is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up your green thumb. If you’re already ruing the day that you’ll lose your beloved herbs in the garden, read on! You can keep growing your herbs during the cold-season months—you just need to know which ones ...read more
Fresh herbs bring color, flavor, and vitality to all sorts of recipes: from soups and salads to sandwiches and casseroles. As great as they are in boosting the WOW factorof cooked savory dishes, they’re just as great in with fruit-based dishes—case in point: Smoothies! Here are ...read more
Back to fall means back to brown bag lunches for many of us. From school to the office, we’re usually eating on the go for midday meals, and bringing the same thing to eat day after day can get downright monotonous. If you’re tired of packing the usual ol’ sandwich and soggy ...read more
Gearing up for back-to-school, tailgating season, and everything pumpkins? Wait! Before fall is officially here, take a peek at this checklist of leisurely summer must-dos. They’re good for the soul and will keep you young at heart (and help prevent the inevitable “I can’t ...read more
We’re approaching Labor Day, and with the passing of this final summer holiday comes the official entry into the fall season. Before you bust out the heavy comforter, wool scarves, and jack-o-lanterns, don’t forget to relish the very last of summer’s fresh bounty! Here are the ...read more
This saucy sauté is loaded with veggies and beans, filling enough for a dinner but light enough to use as a side dish. Garden-fresh cauliflower, tomatoes, and basil are cooked down with white beans and a simple balsamic reduction sauce. When you’re craving a wholesome beans ...read more
Looking for inspiration to include more heart-healthy nuts in your diet? You’ve sprinkled chopped walnuts and almonds on every salad for lunch … now what? Fear not, we’ve gathered 7 of our staff-created heart-healthy nut recipes from appetizer to dessert to try out at home ...read more
Spiralizing fresh veggies is a great way to reduce your carb intake, increase your vegetable intake, and get creative in the kitchen. Replacing noodles with spiralized vegetables is easy to do—and it adds a lots of surprising color, flavor, and texture to an otherwise regular ...read more