Veggie “Pastas” Beyond Zucchini Spaghetti
Unless you’ve been living under a recipe rock lately, you must have seen a million recipes for “pasta” that involve shredding vegetables into spaghetti-shape heaps. I’m all in favor of this trend. I’ll...
View Article6 Reasons Cheesecake Is Totally Hot Right Now
“I’m not in the mood for cheesecake,” said no one, ever. And while summer has its share of delish ice cream pops and watermelon concoctions, cheesecake is my go-to treat. Why? Here’s why: PHILADELPHIA...
View ArticleS’Mores Pops on PopSugar
How cute is she?! Apparently, someone over at PopSugar (and her daughter!) loves s’mores as much as everyone in the KRAFT KITCHENS. This genius Frozen S’mores Pudding Pops recipe is a double-win: an...
View ArticleTomato Overload!
There is almost no more intoxicating a smell than freshly picked tomatoes off of our backyard vine, and my family waits anxiously all summer for the opportunity to dig into juicy, sun-ripened tomatoes....
View ArticleThis Is How You Say “Let’s Party” in Spanish
This is my rule: The summer can’t be over until I’ve thrown at least one big ol’ party. Over the years, the shape of this party has changed—it might have gone a little later and been a little louder a...
View ArticleChocolate Ice Cream the Easy Way
If those childhood afternoons spent sitting on the grass, scratching mosquito bites and waiting for your turn to crank the ice cream maker taught us anything, it’s that nothing tastes better than food...
View Article#TacoTuesday
Half of my Twitter feed consists of the food trucks I follow—I can basically make you a map of what to eat corner by corner across Midtown New York City on an hourly basis. Don’t judge. But it’s...
View ArticleA+ Apple Recipes
Every year we take a family trip to the orchard, where we drag a wagon from tree to tree, twisting off low-hanging fruit. After a long, hot summer we are glad to be in sweatshirts and sneakers,...
View ArticleBe a Bean Counter: Easy Recipes for Budget-Friendly Bean Dishes
Back-to-school shopping can really add up: Pencils. Notebooks. Cute new shoes. And those are just for me…. Kidding! But the reality is that both time and money are in short supply at my house right...
View ArticleBrunch…with Bubbles
Time to hit the bottle! No, not THAT bottle—the bottle of seltzer. Everywhere I look, I’m seeing new varieties of sparkling water on the shelves. They beckon me with tantalizing (and increasingly...
View ArticleSummer’s Last Blowout
Labor Day is the prime moment to toast the best part of summer: the last part. It’s the weekend to kick back one last time and raise a toast to hot, lazy days and crickets all through the night. It’s …...
View Article5 Pizza Mash-Ups You Never Knew You Always Wanted
I think we can all agree that pizza is one of the world’s most perfect foods. But there are times when you’re tired of basic delivery pizza. (Let’s be real—if you see the delivery guy one more time...
View ArticleToday’s the Day: Chipotle
I’m not going to kid you—chipotles are intimidating. I’ve seen people push their grocery cart past them going double time, making no eye contact with the mound of dried husks. They usually head for the...
View Article4 Snacks for Kids That You’ll Love Too
Something I read on PopSugar has completely changed the way I view snacking. Like many of you, I’m usually short on time. For this reason, I prefer ever-ready snacks that are easy to prepare. Our...
View ArticleThe Coupon Center Is Open for Business
Long ago, saving money at the grocery store used to require 1: a paper coupon and 2: scissors to cut it out of the paper. That’s right, scissors. I have no idea where my scissors are right now. These...
View ArticleStarch Swap: Potatoes Are Out. Cauliflower Is In!
Introductions to new dishes are like first dates. They both begin with hopeful anticipation: “Will this be an amazing experience or a disappointment?” When a new dish exceeds our expectations, we bring...
View ArticleSpaghetti and Meatballs Like Mom’s but in Half the Time
After I moved into my first apartment, my mom would call on a daily basis. Not to confirm her love for me, or just to say hi. She called to make sure I was eating—regularly. The woman was desperately...
View ArticleHack: How to Easily Pickle & Caramelize Onions at Home
Onions are the life of the party; when they’re included, dishes are more interesting. We know what you’re thinking, but preparing onions is easy. Whether you’ve got a lot of time or a little, there is...
View ArticleAll Stuffed Up: Stuffed Chicken Breast, Surprise Cupcakes, Jalapeño Poppers &...
I like getting presents—I’m pretty sure I’m not alone in this sentiment. That’s why I’m all about these stuffed recipes lately. With one delicious food tucked neatly into another equally delicious...
View Article3 New Ways to Enjoy the Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Before I could make a soufflé or cook a juicy Thanksgiving turkey, I wasn’t the sharpest knife in the kitchen, if you know what I mean. That is, until I discovered the grilled cheese sandwich. Savory...
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