Articles by Maris Callahan:

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.
  1. Four flooring trends

    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....
  2. How to cook quinoa

    Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is an amino acid-rich (protein) seed that has a creamy, slightly crunchy texture and somewhat of a...
  3. How to cook with leeks

    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...
  4. How to cut an avocado

    Avocados are delicious in sandwiches, salads and everyone’s favorite game-day dip: guacamole. Today, California is the largest U. S....
  5. 9 Wines for $19 and under

    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...
  6. How to host a tapas party

    Tapas bars are opening everywhere in the United States, serving a wide variety of appetizers or snacks, usually inspired by Spanish...