Food And Recipes

Festive foods for Valentine's Day

Sarah Brooks — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:00:00 -0800

Get creative this Valentine's Day by starting a tradition of serving red and pink foods to your kids and loved ones all day long.

Twilight Saga food and drink recipes

Brandi Bidot — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:14:00 -0800

Twi-hards all over the universe are sharpening their fangs in anticipation of the premiere of the latest and last Twilight Saga installment, Breaking Dawn: Part 2. Because this is a meaningful time for Twi-hards, we've pored over and around the world to find creative and delicious recipes for your celebration.

Patriotic fare fit for Election Day

Patricia Conte — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:00:00 -0800

Have you voted? You may have worked up an appetite! We're predicting a winner with any of these patriotic recipes.

Homemade potato chips

Diana De Cicco — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:00:00 -0700

If potato chips are your favorite snack to munch, you're not alone. Instead of buying bags of greasy chips, try making your own homemade potato chips. You can make them with your favorite flavors, plus they won’t all be crushed in the bag.

Simple baking tips

Diana De Cicco — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:30:00 -0700

Every now and then you may encounter a problem while baking and not know how to solve it without starting from scratch. However, some problems are fixable and, with just a few simple tips and tricks, you’ll have perfect baked goods every time.

Foods & recipes that fight cancer

Diana De Cicco — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:30:00 -0700

We all know that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is good for your health, but we may not know exactly what to eat to help prevent cancer. There are tons of fruits and vegetables with cancer-preventing qualities, so eat up. Just remember to continue to take care of yourself in other ways because healthy eating is only part of the equation.

Best food blogs for moms

Stephanie Precourt — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0800

Whether you love to cook or would rather order take-out, these five mom bloggers know their way around the kitchen.They have the recipes your family will love and the best meal tips for moms just like you.

Harvest inspired snacks for fall

Deanna Sletten — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:45:00 -0700

When fall arrives it brings with it fresh, colorful fruits and vegetables to create some of our favorite snacks. Golden pumpkins, luscious berries and brightly colored apples can be made into some of the most tempting treats. Here are some fun and delicious harvest inspired snacks you can make for your family.

The Basics: Cooking 101

Patricia Conte — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:00:00 -0700

Fresh and dried herbs and spices can help transform your main ingredient into a dish with an added kick. You definitely know when a dish is lacking flavor or even when it's too spicy, salty, sweet, etc. When you know the basics of how to prepare and cook meals paired with the right amount and types of herbs and spices, you'll be able to make even simple dishes sizzle.

Summer quinoa recipes

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 04:47:00 -0700

Quinoa is a high-protein, gluten-free seed that has become the darling of the whole grains realm. Available in ivory, red, and black colors, tender cooked quinoa can be served chilled or warm, savory or sweet. Here are three healthy quinoa recipes that are deliciously fitting for your summer menu.

DASH diet ranks best overall

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:13:00 -0700

Whether you’re trying to shed a few pounds for bathing suit season or you’re on a mission to reduce your risk of weight-related medical conditions , the growing number of diet books, plans and products on the market can be overwhelming. Which diet is for you? Are the most popular diets even safe? To help you cut through the diet hype, U. S. News & World Report reviewed 20 well known diets to determine which ones work and don’t put your health at risk -- and the DASH diet comes out on top.

Diet-friendly summer party survival guide

Tracy E. Hopkins — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:39:00 -0700

With so many cookouts, barbecues and outdoor parties to attend, it’s challenging to stick to our healthy eating habits during the salad days of summer. So SheKnows enlisted the advice of several nutrition experts to give us tips on how to skip calorie-packed temptations and make tasty and wise food choices.

Tonight's Dinner: Sausage braised in beer and apples

Jennifer Richmond — Fri, 27 May 2011 08:00:00 -0700

Sausages don't have to be just for breakfast -- grill them or braise them in beer for a delicious dinner choice any time of the day or year.

Egg recipes: Healthy ways to crack an egg

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 26 May 2011 16:12:00 -0700

Eggs are not only nature’s perfect protein, they are ultra-versatile in the kitchen and can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Sink your teeth into these healthy egg recipes when you need a quick and nutritious meal.

Healthy pasta recipes for summer

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 26 May 2011 10:41:00 -0700

If you’re searching for a fast and healthy way to feed your family this summer, dig into the fun array of pasta shapes and the fabulous bounty of farmers’ market vegetables. Whole wheat pasta tossed with flavorful veggies and a modest sprinkling of cheese makes for a delicious and nutritious dinner idea that has near endless variations. To get your summer off to a tasty start, here are three healthy pasta recipes to put on this week’s dinner menu.

Tonight's Dinner: Shrimp over rice noodles

Jennifer Richmond — Thu, 26 May 2011 08:00:00 -0700

If you or your children are on a gluten-free diet, these brown rice noodles are a great alternative to standard pasta. Fry them up with a little soy sauce and some vegetables, and you've got a delicious dinner in no time.

Tonight's Dinner: Lasagna roll-ups

Jennifer Richmond — Wed, 25 May 2011 08:00:00 -0700

Are you used to lasagna coming in a casserole dish? Make individual servings with these delicious roll-ups instead.

Tonight's Dinner: Baked sloppy Joes

Jennifer Richmond — Tue, 24 May 2011 08:00:00 -0700

Some ground beef, a little zesty barbecue sauce, and a Dutch oven turn these sloppy Joes into something special.

Tonight's Dinner: Macaroni taco bake

Jennifer Richmond — Mon, 23 May 2011 08:00:00 -0700

When you ask kids what they want for dinner, nine times out of 10 you'll hear "mac and cheese," but if you're sick of those little boxes, add some ground turkey and taco seasoning for a whole new spin on a comfort food favorite.

Tonight's Dinner: Cap'n Crunch® chicken tenders

Jennifer Richmond — Fri, 20 May 2011 08:00:00 -0700

You may think of Cap'n Crunch® as just a breakfast cereal, but it can be a delicious topping for all sorts of things from frozen yogurt to French toast to chicken fingers.

Tonight's Dinner: Chinese beef casserole

Jennifer Richmond — Thu, 19 May 2011 08:00:00 -0700

Some ground beef, frozen vegetables, and a smattering of chow mein noodles are all you need to make a scrumptious Chinese casserole in less than an hour.