Want to eat more healthfully? Even if you're really motivated to improve your diet, it can be tough to know where to start. As you've probably noticed, there's a lot of conflicting advice available about what dietary choices are most conducive to good health. But the USDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans presents a standard and […]
These days, finding and sharing recipes has become an online activity, with dozens of websites full of user submitted meals for lunch, dinner and even dessert. These helpful websites will help you with your own family’s meal planning, as well as connect you to other home chefs to trade tips and tricks. All Recipes All […]
Like preparing bread only to realize halfway through that you're out of yeast, nothing derails a cooking session faster than an inadequate arsenal of cooking tools. In many cases, a tool's importance is only realized when you reach for it and it's not there, so be sure to equip your kitchen before you start that […]
To a first time cook, Indian cuisine can seem complex and intimidating. However, learning just a few basic principles will help make the enterprise of cooking Indian food easier. Here are a few tips Select a good cookbook Among the many Indian cookbooks available, Julie Sahni and Madhur Jaffrey have produced some of the best. […]
Eating well doesn't have to be a chore! There's so many flavors and foods in the world and you should make a point to try to experience as many of them as you can. Sure, these five are common, but they're often overlooked. Each makes a wonderful addition to a healthy diet! Broccoli Aside from […]
With vegetarian diets becoming more mainstream and more and more non-vegetarians opting for “meatless Mondays," it’s worth acquainting yourself with a staple food of the vegetarian diet – tofu. Some may cringe at the mere sound of the word, but if prepared correctly, this versatile protein can be quite delicious and satisfying. If you’re new […]
Looking for a tasty, hearty meal for your next dinner party? This delicious Paella only takes a mere 30 minutes to prep, and another 30 minutes to cook. And, in the end, you'll enjoy a lot of taste for just a little effort! The following recipe serves eight. (Recipe courtesy of allrecipes.com). Ingredients 2 tablespoons […]
Chicken. It's a staple on many dinner tables, but let's face it — chicken can be bland and boring. Here are some recipes The Kitchn collected, in case you need some great ideas for preparing chicken: Chicken and Artichokes in Wine Sauce Tarragon Chicken Fricassee Thai Green Coconut Curry Crispy Chicken Thighs & Warm Bread […]