Maris Callahan is the author of "In Good Taste," and, as an avid self-taught home cook, is widely knowledgeable about all things culinary. She is especially passionate about helping women on-the-go cook healthy, delicious meals and snacks for themselves and their families.
She believes in Ghirardelli chocolate, farmer’s markets, and cooking from scratch when possible. When she is not in the kitchen working on her next recipe, Maris works as a marketing professional at an agency in Chicago. In her spare time she contributes to several websites including Shape.com and ChicagoNow.com.
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What's on your floor - and no, we're not talking about the clutter - can be one of the most important pieces of decor in your home....
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If you’ve ever felt guilty indulging in chocolate treats (and who hasn’t?), then we have a way to alleviate “eater’s remorse.”...
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Did you know that the most popular time to order food delivery nationally is 7:36 p.m., and that 50 percent of all delivery orders...
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Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is an amino acid-rich (protein) seed that has a creamy, slightly crunchy texture and somewhat of a...
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Here are 4 things you should know about how to cook with leeks. If you’ve ever seen leeks in the grocery store or farmer’s market...
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Avocados are delicious in sandwiches, salads and everyone’s favorite game-day dip: guacamole. Today, California is the largest U. S....
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Next time you’re headed to a dinner party and plan to bring a bottle of wine, don’t think you need to break the bank to impress your...
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Brussels sprouts are notorious for being the most disliked vegetable on the market, but in recent years the close cousin to green...
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Brussels sprouts are notorious for being the most disliked vegetable on the market. But the cruciferous vegetable with numerous...
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Tapas bars are opening everywhere in the United States, serving a wide variety of appetizers or snacks, usually inspired by Spanish...
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With the school year back in high gear and evening temperatures dropping just below chilly, it might be time to rethink Friday date...
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Convenience food can be fast and fuss-free when you're busy. If you need to eat meals or snacks on the go, it's all too common to...
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Beer has long been a boys’ club beverage, but because of the wide variety available today, it’s easy for women to find favorites of...