One of the best ways to taste the seasons is right in the produce aisle. Leafy greens, like spinach, lettuce, and watercress, may be available all year long, but they’re at their best as the weather starts to warm up. These greens are also a good way to add some extra nutrition to your meals. As a rule, greens are not only very low in calories, but also a good source of vitamins K, C, and A and provide of calcium and fiber.
I can distinctly remember meeting my cousin’s now wife for the first time. They came over to my family’s house one warm summer night from another state to a counter full of prepped ingredients. “We’re having grilled pizza!” my mother said, to everyone’s confused faces. Little did any of us realize that this one idea would become our new go-to every summer, as well as a core memory for both my newest family member and me.
Roasting hot dogs over an open fire might be the quintessential camping meal, but the options are as vast as the great outdoors. Just because you need to pack up a cooler doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor or fun. Cooking on campsite grills or over a roaring fire can inspire some memory-making meals, from breakfast to dinner and even dessert. We’ve rounded up 10 of our favorite camping-focused recipes and tips for packing before you hit the trail to help make this camping trip the best one yet.
Virtually every fridge has at least a bottle or two of salad dressing that’s been used only a handful times. While dressings are an easy way to make veggies more flavorful, using the entire bottle can sometimes present a challenge. We think of salad dressing as a secret weapon, however, and one of the easiest hacks in the kitchen to transform weeknight meals. It has the key components to make food shine: fat for satisfying taste and added moisture, acid to cut through rich, heavy flavors, and herbs and spices to add that extra something. Check out these tasty ways to put your dressing to work in the kitchen.
Cooking outside is a quintessential summertime activity. From burgers and hot dogs to grilled pizzas, there are endless recipes and ideas that can be cooked over the barbecue. We asked our team to divulge what we’ve all been loving this summer. These 13 recipes cover appetizers, sides, mains, and even a dessert we’ve become obsessed with and just can’t stop cooking them. From a show-stopping edible charcuterie board to the ultimate store-bought chicken hack, you’re bound to fall in love with these recipes just like us. Fire up the grill and let’s get cooking!
Once you’ve finalized your Passover seder menu, it’s time to start thinking about the rest of the week! Meal planning ahead of time can help take the stress out of cooking festive dishes for a multi-day holiday. Plus, making one big trip to the store will save you both time and money. From breakfast, lunch, and snacks to dinner and dessert, we’ve pulled together 17 of our favorite Passover recipes that are perfect for every meal throughout the week.
End the holy month of fasting with a festive feast for the whole family. After eating the traditional date to end the fast, making an abundance of food is a great way of showing gratitude for our loved ones. From savory quick bites to sweet treats, these 7 recipes are wonderful additions to your holiday. Try out dishes like hearty tagine and crunchy lamb lettuce cups. You can even get the whole family involved with making two different stuffed date recipes or nutty butter cookies. Whatever you choose to make for your celebration, be sure to keep the day full of festive cheer! Have a Blessed Eid!
Reducing your carbon footprint can be an intimidating project to start. There are countless ways to help protect the environment, and some methods can be overwhelmingly expensive. We’ve collected 21 simple (and sometimes fun!) ways to encourage your family to change their habits. These small green tips are approachable and easy to implement, meaning you can add as many or as few as you’d like to make a positive impact. Whether you’re at home or on-the-go, we’ve got you covered with smart changes you can make. Starting at the store is an easy way to build confidence and adjust your routine in a small but meaningful manner. Show your love for the planet with these 21 easy tricks!
Store-bought cookie dough is a great treat to keep in your refrigerator to bring something special to everyday snacks and desserts. From scoopable tubs, to pre-cut squares, premade dough offers plenty of options. But you don’t need to just follow the directions on the package. Get creative and completely transform chocolate chip cookie dough or sugar cookie dough with these 7 easy recipes.
Kick start your new year’s resolutions by bumping up the veggies in your recipes. A great way to eat more vegetables is to substitute them for other things that we’re used to eating, so it doesn’t even seem like anything is different! Whether you’re trying to just add more veggies or go completely plant-based, there’s some tricks to what ingredients can best be substituted in different scenarios. Take on these ideas as a fun way to explore new recipes or fall back in love with old ones. We’ve gathered up our 11 favorite substitutions for you to sneak in a little extra nutritious surprise and added some recipes for inspiration!
Stumped for lunch in the New Year? Enter Bliss Bowls! These fun and flavorful bowls are easy to pull together. Use a base of greens or grains to build endless combinations. Try to get a mix of protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats to keep your energy levels high throughout the day. Don’t forget about vegan options for protein like tofu, seitan, and beans to best meet your new year’s goals. Easy dressings can make an average lunch feel like a special treat, so don’t forget the sauce! If you’re taking your bliss bowls on the go, be sure to store the dressing separate to keep all your veggies as crisp as possible. For blissful lunch inspiration, check out these 12 easy recipes:
The cold winter weather can pull anyone into a recipe rut. We usually think of fun and colorful recipes with warmer weather. But that doesn’t have to be the case anymore! Recipes with plenty of unique textures, flavors, and colors can brighten up even the gloomiest of grey days. Making sure you have a balance of protein, fiber, and healthy fats will also help keep you energized throughout the day. We’ve collected 40 breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert recipes that are sure to shake off the chill and inspire you in the kitchen. Beat your winter funk by checking out our favorites below:
Between buying gifts or attending holiday pageants, getting weekday dinner on the table during the holidays can seem daunting. The holiday season is always packed with last-minute plans – it can be hard to make sure your family has time to eat dinner, let alone give yourself time to make it! We’ve collected 10 of our favorite wintery recipes that are ready in under 15 minutes, leaving you plenty of time to get back to festivities. From speedy proteins to red-and-green dishes, these recipes are sure to please even the Grinchiest of eaters. Try these throughout December to be a holiday hero.
This cheesy, oniony soup is widely considered one of the best fall and winter foods. With simple ingredients and a hearty flavor, it’s no surprise that French onion soup peaks in popularity along with sweater weather. French onion soup as we know it today has been made in the same style since the 17th century. It was known as a humble countryman’s dish for centuries until the boom of French cuisine in the 1960s. From Julia Child to Jacques Pépin, there are plenty of famous chefs who have their take on the classic. We’ve taken the basics of French onion soup and spun it into new recipes that are sure to hit that ooey-gooey craving. Check out these 7 recipes based on French onion soup.
Few festive projects scream holiday magic as much as a gingerbread house. From creative constructions to sentimental scenes, it’s no surprise that this idea has carried on as a tradition for so many generations. While we love to dream of the perfect gingerbread house to show off to our family and friends, we’re often stumped by how hard making one can be! Look no further than these 7 tips to make building your house a breeze. From surprise ingredients to sneaky hacks, you’ll be filled with holiday cheer after putting these tips to the test.
There are so many opportunities to get crafty during the holiday season. Between decorating our homes and DIY-ing gifts, flexing our creative muscles is an easy feat this time of year. One of the most popular ways to build some holiday spirit is through festive baking. But with so many recipes and demands on time, how do you choose what cookies to make? Enter the bakery section of your store – fresh and perfectly-sized sugar cookies, no baking required! These three easy recipes use all store-bought ingredients so that the whole family can jump right into decorating. Pick up a pack of bakery sugar cookies and some baking aisle staples to make these festive and fun holiday cookies.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the histories and culture of Americans whose families originate from across all of Asia, Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. One main way we commemorate the occasion is with food, a universal language that can be an eye-opening way to learn about the world. What we eat is often so tightly connected with a culture that it can feel like you’ve been you’ve been transported to that place when trying a signature dish. Whether you’re already familiar with some of these cuisines or trying the, for the first time, trying different cuisines can help everyone learn more and celebrate these cultures. We’ve rounded up 15 recipes that focus on several AAPI areas to help you find your new favorite foods and that will excite your palate.
One of the best parts of summer is finding any excuse to feast with friends and family. However, it can also be pricey. That doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun because you’re on a budget, you just need a solid plan. Start by choosing recipes that are more budget-friendly so you can stay on track throughout the party planning process. By creating a menu and buying only the necessary groceries, instead of winging it, you can keep the overall cost down and happily host a successful event. Just because you’re keeping an eye on cost doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor! We’ve rounded up 12 of our favorite recipes to help you entertain any time of day.
One of the things I’ve missed the most with quarantine is going to a good cocktail bar. I love specialty cocktails and the subtle theatrics that go into making a delicious drink. There seem to be so many small pieces of equipment used for mixing cocktails, from the pourers to jiggers to bar spoons. But, in my opinion, the key to mixing great cocktails is in the type of shaker.
You’ve seen the trend all over Instagram: everything bagel seasoning on just about, well, EVERYTHING. Everything seasoning on popcorn has exploded, but we wanted to see what other flavor combinations will rock our world. We’ve drawn inspiration from the five tastes to pull together our list. Here are five bold popcorn flavors you need to try.
Have you ever volunteered to host a happy hour the very same day, or even just an hour or two before guests arrive? You have to decide between the impossible: pulling snacks and drinks together or cleaning your space. Keeping a few easy items in your pantry and freezer can take you from whirlwind chaos to the hosting champ of your friend group. Here are seven easy staples to keep for last-minute entertaining.