People around the country have been reporting meat shortages and unable to stock up on their favorite proteins. But will it affect you? Why are meat and poultry plants so susceptible to COVID-19 outbreaks? And is meat and poultry safe to eat? I’m sharing everything you need to know about the meat shortage and how it will affect you.
Read MorePesto Rice Bowls with Grilled Chicken and Spring Vegetables is the second of three 10-minute recipes that I’m sharing for how to use The Best (and Easiest) Grilled Chicken. And these bowls are a great option for a quick and super-healthy lunch or dinner!
Read MorePerfectly cooked brown rice requires patience and can be a little tricky. So with plenty of time and the kitchen one room away from my office, I’ve been experimenting with cooking rice in the Instant Pot instead.
After several batches of brown rice that either came out a little crunchy or a little mushy, I finally found the secret for cooking brown rice in the Instant Pot perfectly!
Read MoreI am sharing NINE kitchen tools that can make preparing nutritious foods so much easier, which means sticking to your goals will be more doable than ever!
Read MorePeople love to get on board with the latest diets, recipes, and even kitchen appliances. Here is my recap of the Top 10 Food and Health Trends for 2019 for CookingLight.com.
Read MoreAfter over-indulging over Thanksgiving weekend, I’m ready to get back to some healthier eating. So today I’m making a batch of Thai Beef Stew that’s from the Crockpot™ and Instant Pot™ cookbook that my good friend Amanda Nighbert, RD, and I released earlier this year.
Read MoreCreamy risotto is one of my favorite carbs, but cooking risotto on the stovetop is NOT a favorite past time. However, I recently discovered that the Instant Pot is a total game-changer when it comes to making risotto. No more stirring over a hot stove!
Read MoreWith these air fryer chickpeas around, my kids aren’t the only ones who get excited for snack time! Find the recipe here!
Read MoreServe in lettuce wraps, on a bed of finely shredded Napa cabbage or lettuce, or with tomato slices. Use a hot sesame oil to add a spicy kick. You’ll love how simple and flavorful this dish is!
Read MoreUse of ready-to-heat grain pouches makes this dish quick and easy, but the simple mix of flavors make it one you’ll savor. Ready in just over ten minutes, it seems too easy to be whole-grain and healthy, right? Maybe so, but I know better - you’re going to love it!
Read MoreWant to know the secret to a lot of my 10-Minute Meals? It’s Instant Pot chicken! I make it most Sundays primarily to use for lunches like a last-minute chicken salad or protein on a bagged salad. BUT it can also save family dinners – especially when you don’t feel like cooking! Find out my favorite recipes here!
Read MoreIt’s my new favorite comfort food - a dish that evolved from my inability to follow a recipe exactly as its written! Luckily this time around, the end result turned out REALLY good. Click here to find the recipe!
Read MoreWhat’s for dinner in 10-minutes or less this week?? At my house, it’s Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup from the new Crockpot™ and Instant Pot™ cookbook that my good friend Amanda Nighbert, RD, and I have put together. Find the
Read MoreI’m planning breakfast for dinner – on a sheet pan – that requires less than 10 minutes of work on my part! Check out my Sheet Pan Egg-in-a-Hole recipe here. Pair with greens, fruit salad, or even bacon, and make as many or as few toasts as needed!
Read MoreMonday or Tuesday nights are often my "sheet pan" nights since they make meal prep simple while that beginning-of-the-week stress tends to be high. This particular sheet pan dinner is a favorite of mine, and my kids love it too! I use my CW's All-Purpose Marinade and Dressing (see recipe below) to marinate the meat, so you avoid all the added salt and mystery ingredients from a store-bought marinade - plus it's healthier and more flavorful!
Read MoreOMG! Y'all. I am about to share with you the most genius way to cook eggs EVER. I just recently ran across this recipe and the timing is perfect for celebrating National Egg Day!
Read MoreFiguring out ways to “upcycle” trimmings is new for many, so here are a few easy ways to get more out of your produce from root to stem!
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