5 One-Pot Meals to Make This Week


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One-Pot Meals

One of the main stresses in my life happens to be doing the dishes. Cooking a delicious, homemade meal is great and all, but the war zone of dirty dishes that emerges from that can be totally disheartening. That's why I like to turn to one-pot meals that minimize the mess. Here are five delicious recipes that only require one dish. Read more

Sweet Success: 10 Tips For Baking the Perfect Macaron


Updated 02/09/12 6:01 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Baking Tips For French Macarons

With their vibrant colors and lacy frills, dainty, crisp-crusted French macarons are the perfect Valentine's Day baking project. But these lovely little delicacies are temperamental enough to stump even the most accomplished chefs. Even if you follow a detailed recipe down to the letter, a batch of macarons can go very wrong very quickly. Thanks to humidity, an unreliable oven temperature gauge, Read more

The Couple Who Inspired The Vow


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The Vow Real Life Couple

Kim and Krickitt Carpenter sold the movie rights to their unforgettable love story back in 1996. But it took until this week for that film, The Vow, to come out. The Carpenters married in September 1993, and less than 10 weeks later, a car accident left them both injured and Krickitt in a coma. Once she woke up, she had no memory of her husband. Besides the coma and memory loss, The Vow doesn't Read more

Valentine's Dinner: A Classic Evening


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Romantic Valentine's Day Dinner

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching and planning ahead is the best thing to do to avoid last-minute stress. If a casual indoor picnic isn't what you're looking for this year, perhaps you're imagining a classier affair. Put together an evening complete with tall, dripping candlesticks, soft music in the background, and a traditional romantic feast. A perfectly cooked steak is the star of this Read more

Satisfy Your Pizza Craving With These Scrumptious Substitutes


Updated 02/03/12 11:56 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Alternatives to Pizza

If your idea of the perfect night at home includes a couple of slices of pizza, a glass of wine, and a blockbuster, you aren't alone. What's not to love about cheesy, saucy goodness, right? Delicious though it may be, most pizza is loaded with calories and fat. Enjoying your favorite foods in moderation is a smart attitude, but if you still want another slice (or two!), try adopting that taste in Read more

7 Reasons You Should Love Tea


Updated 02/03/12 12:18 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tea Information

We've just wrapped up National Tea Month and learned plenty about different teas along the way. Tea, like wine, is a complex and intricate subject, but now we feel ready and able to brew the best cup of tea ever. If you weren't a tea lover before this month, here are seven reasons you should become one. Source: Thinkstock, Flickr User A Girl With Tea, Flickr User abon Read more

Game on: 10 Healthy Chili Recipes


Updated 02/04/12 2:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Chili Recipes

It's no wonder that chili is a Super Bowl staple: this one-pot meal is easy to cook, serve, and clean up. And there's a chili for just about anyone because of all the recipe variations. Planning on a game-day celebration? Make one of these 10 healthy chili recipes to keep guests full throughout the day. Read more

5 Must-Have Essentials For Healthy Cooking


Updated 02/08/12 1:38 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Essential Tools For Healthy Cooking

When it comes to healthy cooking, I'd be a wreck without my must-have kitchen tools. From gadgets to cookware basics, these items help keep my fat, sugar, and sodium levels down while making sure that my nutrients for the day are always maxed out. Keep reading to see which kitchen essentials help inspire every meal to be a healthy meal. Source: Thinkstock Read more

Beyond the Glass: Ways to Use Leftover Juice Pulp


Updated 02/01/12 9:45 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

What to Do With Leftover Juice Pulp

If you juice regularly, you've probably wondered what to do with leftover fruit and vegetable pulp. First rule: never throw the pulp away! Composting is a great way to utilize it, but all that fruit and veggie goodness is an easy way to add fiber and moisture in dishes. Here are some easy ways to use leftover pulp in your cooking. Read more