http://www.sheknows.com/authors/diana-de-cicco/articles Mon, 24 May 2010 10:33:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815303/sizzling-summer-salads-1 When summertime arrives there is nothing better than a fresh salad made with seasonal produce to enjoy on a hot summer day. Using local and seasonal ingredients you can create a tasty and delightful salad that will satisfy your summer appetite. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815303/sizzling-summer-salads-1 Diana De Cicco Mon, 24 May 2010 10:04:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815302/beef-less-burgers-1 Grilling season is here and if you are looking for a tasty option besides fatty beef burgers there are plenty of choices not involving cardboard-like vegetarian burgers. Make your own burgers out of everything besides beef for a creative take on grilling. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815302/beef-less-burgers-1 Diana De Cicco Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:52:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814894/hearty-meat-free-meals-for-men-1 Mention meat-free meals and most men think unsatisfying salads and “health-food” dishes based on tofu. You can, however, change a man’s meat-free perspective by feeding him hearty vegetarian meals that satisfy his hunger and don’t leave him pining for pork, beef or chicken. Here are few man-friendly meat-free meals. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814894/hearty-meat-free-meals-for-men-1 Diana De Cicco Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:51:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814871/undiscovered-wine-regions-1 If your collection of go-to wines include only wines from France, Italy and Napa Valley, California, then you are quite literally missing out on a world of impressive wine regions. Unexpected locales, such as Israel and China, produce wines that are exceedingly delicious, and because these vinos are virtually unknown, they are often fairly cheap. Expand your wine palate and consider adding the following undiscovered wines to your go-to wine collection. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814871/undiscovered-wine-regions-1 Diana De Cicco Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:48:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814827/homemade-corn-dogs-1 Hot dogs on the grill are certainly a go-to summer dish, but their corn dog counterparts are kid-friendly faves that can also be made at home. Not only are corn dogs fun to eat, they have many tasty variations ranging from different types of dogs to flavors in the batter. So grab the kids and spend a yummy afternoon making corn dogs at home. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814827/homemade-corn-dogs-1 Diana De Cicco Wed, 21 Apr 2010 08:58:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814789/adventure-food-clubs-and-culinary-tours-1 One of the best things about food is that it can transport you to faraway lands without you having to leave the country or even your home. Joining or starting your own adventure food club can be a great way to experiment with interesting, gourmet and exotic cuisines from around the world and still stay in your own backyard. The only requirements? A sense of adventure and a strong stomach! Here are a few of the nation’s most delicious food clubs and culinary tours. Use them for inspiration for your own, or join them if you can. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814789/adventure-food-clubs-and-culinary-tours-1 Diana De Cicco Wed, 21 Apr 2010 08:44:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814788/spicy-cinco-de-mayo-cocktails-1 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a few tongue-tantalizing cocktails featuring the heat of chili peppers. Go beyond the classic margarita and sip one of these spicy Mexican-inspired drinks. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814788/spicy-cinco-de-mayo-cocktails-1 Diana De Cicco Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:32:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814737/summer-strawberry-recipes-1 There is nothing like biting into a plump, juicy strawberry on a hot summer day. The wait is finally over – May is officially the start of strawberry season. Although these sweet, red-hued berries are delicious as is, let them add their disntinctive sweetness to every meal, from breakfast to dinner. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814737/summer-strawberry-recipes-1 Diana De Cicco Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:51:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814735/3-egg-cellent-lunch-and-dinner-recipes-1 There is an old culinary saying that the 100 folds of a chef’s hat represent the many ways to cook eggs. A given for breakfast, eggs can be enjoyed for lunch and dinner, partnered with pasta, featured in salads, paired with cheese in quesadillas, and eaten soft or hard cooked, scrambled, fried or poached. Take your eggs beyond breakfast and take a bite of the following egg-cellent recipes for lunch or dinner. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814735/3-egg-cellent-lunch-and-dinner-recipes-1 Diana De Cicco Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:04:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814636/delicious-cinco-de-mayo-feast-1 Even if you don't have Mexican heritage, Cinco de Mayo is the perfect inspiration to feast on delicious Mexican dishes and sip sweet, indulgent margaritas. The tasty variety of Mexican recipes gives you many options to include in a Cinco de Mayo feast. Here is our favorite Mexican food menu, including mouthwatering main courses, classic Mexican appetizers, dessert and an update on the usual margarita. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814636/delicious-cinco-de-mayo-feast-1 Diana De Cicco Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:23:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814559/kid-friendly-mother-s-day-desserts-1 If your kids are old enough to help in the kitchen, but not old enough to use the oven, no-bake desserts are a perfect treat for Mother’s Day. Mom can help with these simple little indulgences or leave it up to the kids to prepare the Mother’s Day sweets. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814559/kid-friendly-mother-s-day-desserts-1 Diana De Cicco Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:27:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814539/mother-s-day-breakfast-the-kids-can-make-1 Instead of letting the kids prepare your Mother’s Day breakfast alone , cook breakfast as a family then climb back into bed to enjoy it together. Here are a few kid-friendly breakfast tips and delicious Mother’s Day breakfast recipes. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814539/mother-s-day-breakfast-the-kids-can-make-1 Diana De Cicco Sun, 04 Apr 2010 11:54:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814538/super-spring-soups-1 Springtime promises warmer weather, yet leans towards sporadic temperatures and precipitation. All too common, one day you’re basking in 75 degree conditions, the next day you are shivering in the freezing cold. So as the season transitions from spring to summer, fill your appetite with spring soups that are hearty enough for a cold day, but keep you anticipating the impending warmer weather. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814538/super-spring-soups-1 Diana De Cicco Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:18:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814492/crazy-craft-beers-you-must-try-1 Beer comes in many different varieties and flavors but recently craft brews have gone way beyond pumpkin or blueberry to the realm of oyster or coffee. If you are up for a little taste bud adventure, try a few crazy and unique craft beers as part of your summer beer enjoyment. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814492/crazy-craft-beers-you-must-try-1 Diana De Cicco Sat, 27 Mar 2010 18:11:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814459/best-organic-meats-1 Do you know how organic meats and poultry differ from their conventionally-grown counterparts? Keep reading to learn why organic meats and poultry are considered healthier and tips to make the best decisions on the meats to feed your family. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814459/best-organic-meats-1 Diana De Cicco Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:53:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814458/best-spring-beers-1 After you are finished enjoying your winter lagers and before you indulge in the crisp cold brews of summer, come the light and refreshing springtime beers. Many craft breweries are now producing beers specifically for spring to help transition your taste buds from winter to summer season. Here are six top picks for tasty spring brews. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814458/best-spring-beers-1 Diana De Cicco Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:26:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814454/best-spring-cheeses-1 Yes, even cheese is seasonal. Some bolder, rich cheeses are perfect to warm you in winter while other lighter, milder cheeses are ideal on a sunny spring day in the park. A few delicious spring cheeses paired with a nice bottle of refreshingly crisp wine along with a tasty selection of cured meats and marinated olives give you a fun weekend treat that you’ll want to take to the park or sit on the patio to eat. Here are the best in-season spring cheeses. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814454/best-spring-cheeses-1 Diana De Cicco Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:51:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814409/how-to-save-energy-when-you-cook-1 There are many ways to save energy in the kitchen without making drastic changes to your regular cooking routine. Here are 15 easy energy saving kitchen tips that are not only healthy for the environment, they will also save you money. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814409/how-to-save-energy-when-you-cook-1 Diana De Cicco Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:16:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814408/eco-friendly-seafood-1 Seafood can be a tricky subject when it comes to being green and eating a sustainable diet since some types of fish are certainly more eco-friendly than others. Here is our list of the best and worst seafood choices and tips to make sure you are getting the most eco-friendly fish at the market. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814408/eco-friendly-seafood-1 Diana De Cicco Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:54:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814240/plan-a-week-of-organic-meals-1 With the growing variety, availability and affordability of organic foods, you can easily enjoy a different and delicious organic meal every day of the week. We encourage you to shop your local farmers’ market, co-op and grocer’s organics and make our week-long organic meal plan and accompanying recipes part of your family’s healthy move to go organic. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814240/plan-a-week-of-organic-meals-1 Diana De Cicco