Cooking
Introducing the Healthy Reset Meal Plan
Is it just us, or is there something about back-to-school season that makes you crave a fresh start (whether or not you’re actually going back to school)?
3 Lessons for Perfecting Camp Cooking
Sequoia National Park, California. The first signs of evening spread across the sky and we are roughly thirty minutes away from our campsite. Heavy clouds gather above the treetops and cover what little sun is out. Rain begins to pitter patter against the top of our 4Runner. The sound reminds me of grains of rice ...
Agave vs. Maple Syrup
Whether or not you have a nagging sweet tooth, you’ve probably heard a lot of talk about alternative sweeteners lately. Agave vs. maple syrup, or honey, or even stevia.
The Best Ways to Cook Healthy Frozen Foods—No Thawing Required
If you’ve been bypassing the frozen aisle when you shop, it’s time to take another look. Why? Because a well-stocked freezer is a home cook’s secret weapon for fast, flavorful, and healthy meals. Famed Italian chef Lidia Bastianich encourages cooks to make their freezer “a treasure chest” and Camilla Marcus, owner of LA catering company ...
Is Canola Oil Healthy?
Most of us don’t grow up seeing canola on the dinner table the way we might see, say, a jar of olives. So canola oil naturally raises questions that olive, walnut, and coconut oils don’t. For example: What is canola oil made of? How is the oil made? By the time the oil winds up ...
4 AIP Diet Recipes from Functional Medicine Expert Chris Kresser
Fatigue. Chronic pain. Digestive issues. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms regularly, a possible culprit is autoimmunity, a general term for conditions in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body’s own cells, tissues, and organs. One in 10 people suffers from an autoimmune disorder, according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Foundation—so if ...
How to Transform Thanksgiving Leftovers into Meals for Days
Even if you’re preparing a smaller Thanksgiving feast this year, the traditional spread is richer than your average dinner—which means you’re still likely to have some leftovers (and isn’t that half the fun anyway?).
The Best Virtual Gifts + Activities to Celebrate Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day may look a bit different this year—but if there’s one thing we can learn from social distancing, it’s that our ability to connect doesn’t go away just because we’re unable to share physical space. You can show the mother figure in your life just how much you love her in simple, heartfelt ways. ...
2 Recipes From The Wholesome Yum Easy Keto Cookbook
Maya Krampf is the founder of Wholesome Yum, mom to two little girls, and a former senior software engineer. Needless to say, she knows a thing or two about balancing work, life, and kitchen creativity. On October 22, you can purchase a copy of Krampf’s new cookbook, “The Wholesome Yum Easy Keto Cookbook,” in which ...
Feeding A Family with Arrows and Bow
Ashley Petrone loves a challenge. In April 2017, she, her husband, and their three kids decided to sell their five-bedroom home and buy land to build a new house. So, they did the “only rational thing” and moved into an RV on the land. They completely redesigned and renovated the temporary home, growing to love ...
The 5 Key Components of the Ultimate Cheese and Charcuterie Board
There’s something so simple, so elegant, and so gourmet about a charcuterie and cheese board. While there’s really no wrong way to put one together, there are a few guidelines—like the right variation of cheeses, for example—that can make your spread feel extra special. Read on and find out how to create the ultimate charcuterie ...
Finally! A Flavorful, Organic Cooking Oil That Can Take the Heat
Making healthy eating choices can be complicated. Golden rules like “eat more vegetables” and “consume fewer processed foods” are great, but do little to clear up the confusion that often pops up as soon as you pull out your pots and pans.
How to Prevent Freezer Burn
To prevent freezer burn, let food cool then wrap tightly in tinfoil or plastic wrap or squeeze all the air out of a ziplock bag.
Icy, White, and Delicious: 4 Magical Recipes Using Snow
There’s nothing more wondrous than waking up to a blanket of white snow on a winter morning. A snow day—especially around the holidays—is a dream come true for just about any kid. But once the first snowman of the year has been built, the first snowball fight won, and the first day of sledding over, ...
How to Cook London Broil
The holidays are upon us, and with them comes the traditional family dinner with all the fixings. If you feel like a change from the usual turkey and ham dinner this year, you might consider making London broil. Doing so requires a less expensive type of meat that can be turned into a memorable family ...
10 Delicious Christmas and Hanukkah Recipes
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all! Originating centuries ago, these cherished holidays have now become customary in many cultures, with families passing on traditions generation after generation. And while Christmas and Hanukkah remained mostly separate from each other in past times, nowadays many families celebrate both through the beauty of interfaith marriages.
Healthier Hanukkah Recipes
For some people the holidays mean Christmas, but many others also celebrate Hanukkah. Also known as the Festival of Lights, it’s a Jewish tradition that began more than 2,100 years ago and is celebrated every year around the same time—this year, it begins on December 24.
‘Tis the Season to Give … Good Food! 3 Ways to Fill Hearts and Bellies This Holiday
Most of us agree on what the holidays are truly about: spending time with family and friends, showing appreciation for people we love, and giving to those in need.
Easy Recipes for Warm Holiday Drinks
Whether it’s eggnog or mulled wine, there are certain drinks that have become signature for the holidays. Not only are they festive but they also keep everyone warm on a chilly winter night when gathering together in the spirit of the season.
A Cornucopia of Healthy Fall Dinner Recipes
Of all the seasons in the year, few are as inspiring for cooking as fall. From warm apple cider to savory turkey with all the trimmings, and vegetables like squash, Brussels sprouts, and corn to round out a complete dinner, putting anything less on a plate just doesn’t seem right.
Find Out What Vegetables Are In Season
Are vegetables the way of the future? Some think so, pointing to ongoing trends in plant-based eating as proof. University campuses now have sole plant-based dining halls; even Whole Foods is starting to put pea protein–based hamburger patties in their meat section—and quickly selling out of it.
7 Pumpkin Spice Dessert Recipes to Make This Fall
It started with coffee. When Starbucks first debuted the Pumpkin Spice Latte in 2003, the company probably had no idea the popular drink would pretty much take over the world.
Brown Eggs Vs. White Eggs
What came first—the kitchen or the egg? There are few things more common to find in the typical household than a carton of eggs. The staple of quick morning breakfasts and lavish weekend brunches, and an essential ingredient in baked goods, eggs are everywhere from quiches to cakes, omelettes to pizzettes. But which types of ...
What’s So Great About Coconut Oil? It’s All in This 68-Second Video
A mainstay of the healthy food scene, coconut oil has, in large part, risen to fame for its culinary versatility. It contains medium-chain triglycerides, which have been known to improve energy and raise good cholesterol (HDL). It’s flavor is subtly sweet and tropical, but not overpowering, making it perfect for sweet baked goods, smoothies, and ...