How quick is this Hoppin’ John recipe? Let’s put it this way: We just got off a cross-country flight last night, we’re tired to the bone, and yet making this dish is still the most low-key thing we’re going to do today. Of course, a traditional slow-cooked Hoppin’ John – a New Year’s black-eyed pea […]
Meyer Lemon Pudding With Honey and Ricotta
What’s a beautiful holiday dessert featuring one of our favorite citrus fruits? Why, Meyer Lemon Pudding of course. What’s the story with Meyer lemons? They’re intensely fragrant and they’re not quite as tart as their other lemon counterparts. This characteristic alone makes them wonderful for baking. Additionally, their color is such a beautiful bright yellow […]
50 Best Plants on the Planet
We know we’re supposed to eat lots of fruits and veggies. We know that some pack more of a nutritional punch than others. But which ones are the best – and how do we cook them? Happily, there’s a new book that answers all of those questions and more: 50 Best Plants on the Planet […]
Cure the Holiday Blues with Blueberry Quinoa Salad
Holiday pressures got you feeling blue? If you don’t celebrate Christmas, or if you’re just plain sick of red and green overload, you might need a simple change of color. This blueberry quinoa salad is so colorful it might change your meal plan and your mood. Bonus: It’s got such a nice “pop” of unexpected […]
Christmas WITHOUT Food Coloring
Christmas without food coloring? Is that even…possible?!? Well, sure. Just to be clear, we’re talking about artificial food dyes that come with letters and numbers (example: FD & C Blue #1). These products are widely used in the U.S. but require a warning label in Europe. Artificial food colorings have been associated with hyperactivity in […]
Celebration Beer Rolls and Baking with Beer
Yes, you can bake amazing things with beer, and yes, the whole family can enjoy it. Our proof? These tasty Celebration Beer Rolls. Let’s start with the beer. Beer adds a hearty, yeast-y flavor to many baked or stewed dishes. The alcohol content isn’t an issue because you don’t use that much beer in any […]
Magical Jack Frost Cookies
The holiday season is rolling in, which means it’s both holiday cookie time and holiday movie time. So what better way to spend an afternoon than making… Magical Jack Frost Cookies? Earlier this month we had a chance to catch a screening of Rise of the Guardians, the new Dreamworks family film that features a […]
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