Cooking at home
This lighter fettuccine still delivers the cheesy, creamy goodness we crave
Some recipes designated as "skinny" will swap more-caloric ingredients for ones that are less dear, and from my testing trials, I can say it's an approach that does not always deserve a starred rating. Now, omnivores who are intent on health-conscious eating can make peace with trade-offs in lip-smacking satisfaction, [...]
This creamy pumpkin spoon bread flirts with sweet and savory
I'm not quite sure why pumpkin has been mostly relegated to the sweets category in the United States, but like its winter squash cousins, it happily goes savory, too. Pumpkin is delicious simply roasted, just as you would a butternut or kabocha squash: halved and seeded, brushed with a little [...]
Your cup of coffee and these simple almond biscotti make a perfect match
I get enormous satisfaction out of putting a lot of time into a recipe - especially a baking project - and having it turn out beautifully. But sometimes the amount of enjoyment I get is (math, sorry) inversely proportional to the amount of effort expended. Take, for example, these Almond [...]
5-Minute Breakfast Recipes for Busy Mornings
While it's tempting to turn to products from the freezer and cereal aisles for the most important meal of the day—especially when mornings are hectic—a hot, homemade breakfast is just minutes away. Here are four ideas your kids will love that can be made in five minutes or less. French [...]
Bold, tangy peanut sauce and crisp vegetables upgrade a chicken sandwich
If you tend to think of peanut butter primarily as an ingredient to slather onto soft bread with jelly, or for eating by the spoonful out of the jar (guilty as charged - though I don't double-dip), pairing peanut butter with chicken and other savory elements might strike you as [...]
How to turn your grilled cheese sandwich into an umami bomb
Grilled cheese is elemental. All you need is the right cheese (I like Gruyere or sharp cheddar), the right bread (I go for a soft sandwich bread), a little butter and a pan, and you're on the way to a quick, simple, satisfying meal. Or at least the main thrust [...]