Makes 4 to 6 servings These sushi rolls are a fun alternative to lunchbox sandwiches, and they can be filled with virtually anything, from sliced turkey to peanut butter and jelly! Experiment with different nut butter, fruits, and veggies, like steamed asparagus, green beans, or broccoli stems. Ingredients 1 cup […]
Whether you’re a kid going back to school, a parent whose kids are going back to school, a hard-working teacher, or just someone who once went back to school, you know that it can be a tough transition from summer to school. To help, we’ve brought together some of our […]
Makes 4 servings Though there is no replicating the crisp perfection of a fried potato chip, baked sweet potatoes offer indulgence that we can feel good about. These are best right out of the oven and are great on their own or served with a dip or layered as nachos. […]
Are you ready for some football…snacks? The game is on, and our game is food! From a spin on wings to some of our favorite make-ahead meals for all-day grazing, we’ve compiled our best recipes for the ultimate Big Game Sunday! No matter who you’re rooting for, these snacks will […]
Makes about 3 cups crackers We think homemade snacks are the best snacks, and these cute little fish are too good to pass up. We added a bit of whole wheat flour and went light on the butter to make these a bit more virtuous, but no less delicious—in fact, […]
Makes about 25 pieces Fresh and dried fruit are both ideal for dipping in chocolate. Fresh fruit should be enjoyed within hours of dipping, while dried fruit will keep for weeks. Pretzels, crackers, and virtually any other dry food may also be dipped in chocolate to create quick, easy confections. […]
Makes 2 dozen muffins These are classic corn muffins, perfect for toasting on a griddle with some salted butter or to dunk in a hot bowl of chili. Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups cornmeal 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 4 eggs 1 cup […]
Whether it is wheat, rye, or gluten-free, bread is a staple food for most of us. We eat it at breakfast as toast, for lunch as peanut butter sandwiches, and with dinner to dip into our favorite soup. And like all things, bread that you make with your own hands […]
Makes 2 dozen bread sticks Grissini are thin, crisp breadsticks—long and pencil-like in appearance, and Italian in origin. In this recipe, the dough is flavored with chopped rosemary and boldly accented with Asiago cheese; variations on flavoring are many and may include garlic, other herbs or hard cheeses as your […]
When I first moved to the United States from Germany, where I grew up and began my career, I was surprised at how little radishes are used in American cuisine. They are, to me, delicious! Not to mention inexpensive, long-lasting, and full of nutrients. Radishes are root vegetables of which […]
Food preference may feel instinctual, but like everything our kids learn, it all begins with education, and participation is an integral part of the learning process. I started a tradition with my children to help spur their curiosity around healthy foods. Every Wednesday after school, we make a trip to […]
Many of us will make some kind of internal New Year’s Resolution involving healthy eating, and so we want to do our part to help you achieve your goals. But since moderation is usually our best strategy for maintaining healthy lifestyles in the new year and beyond, we’re going to […]