While eggs offer plenty of protein, you can make a satisfying, high-protein breakfast without them. This breakfast bowl includes black beans, yogurt and Monterey Jack cheese, providing plenty of protein to keep you feeling full and energized throughout the morning.

High-Protein Black Bean Breakfast Bowl

Serves 3

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total...Read more

Snack boards are my never-fail, super-easy appetizer — and a clever way to serve dinner on busy nights. Take this Halloween snack board, for example: It’s perfect for a party (when we’re not in a pandemic, of course), but doubles as a quick meal before trick-or-treating that will delight kids and adults alike. This ...Read more

Muffins are often served as a breakfast time treat, but I like them any time of day or evening. Slightly moist and crumbly, muffins are my kind of comfort food.

These spiced pumpkin muffins are rich, golden orange nuggets of pumpkin goodness. The pumpkin pie spice reminds us of harvest time. These spiced gems are further enhanced with ...Read more

I enjoy Brussels sprouts several times a week during this time of year. I roast them in the air fryer, shred them for salads, skewer them on the grill, puree them into soup, and include them in sheet-pan dinners. My only hesitation about serving these beautiful orbs is when a sister visits, mostly because I can’t remember which one of them ...Read more

Are you craving ice cream but watching your calories, sugar, or fat intake? Good news — there are plenty of lighter options that satisfy your sweet tooth without derailing your health goals.

Frozen yogurt is a classic alternative, offering less fat than traditional ice cream. Choose plain or low-sugar varieties and top with fresh fruit ...Read more

​​If you’re anything like me, after a long day of apple-picking you want to make something delicious with the bounty you brought home — without spending hours in the kitchen. That said, if you love the flavor of apple pie but don’t feel like fussing ...Read more

“Well, well whiskey, looks like we meet again ...”

With a line from one of his songs, country music star Dierks Bentley on Sept. 24 serenaded a room full of fans at Green River Distillery who came not just for the music but for the whiskey.

Bentley introduced the latest expression of his ROW 94 bourbon, produced at Green River, in a most ...Read more

Dinner is different with the arrival of autumn. Afternoon shadows lengthen, the air chills with scents of damp earth as leaves turn gold and red, and we turn away from the grill and toward the stove.

In a glorious farewell to summer, the harvest is at its peak. Stroll the farmers market aisles piled high with a collision of seasons — the ...Read more

This happened a few weeks ago, so I don’t remember who it was that broke my heart.

We were at the beach, and it was this other person’s — whoever she was — turn to make dessert. She chose to make brownies, and put a box of brownie mix on the shopping list.

I said, “You know, we could make our own brownies.”

She said, “From ...Read more

In early September, the Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again Commission released a highly anticipated roadmap for improving the health of the nation’s children. Many within the MAHA movement hoped this would be a turning point: a chance to advance meaningful action on pesticides, healthy food and organic and regenerative ...Read more

In a world that often seems to be teetering on the edge of chaos, what hope is there for defenseless fish?

The Atlantic cod off the eastern coast of Canada were once such an abundant resource that their dried flesh helped drive the colonization of the Americas, spawning local delicacies from Spanish bacalao to Jamaican ackee and saltfish. ...Read more

This one-skillet dish combines tender, flaky salmon with crisp, garlicky broccoli and bell pepper, all cooked in one pan for easy prep and cleanup. Packed with lean protein, omega-3s and a generous serving of veggies, this is one recipe you’ll want on repeat!

One-Skillet Garlicky Salmon & Broccoli

Serves 4

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total ...Read more

Rough-skinned and oddly shaped, jicama is rather humble looking. A peek inside reveals a creamy white flesh with the crisp and juicy texture of a pear and the mild sweetness of a water chestnut.

The folklore

Also known as yam bean or Chinese potato, jicama remains a popular ingredient in global cuisine, known for its ...Read more

I am a noodle lover and this one is a favorite of mine. This is a fun recipe cooked in the wok or a deep skillet. Years ago, I worked with Chuck Williams of Williams-Sonoma on how best to describe the act of stir-frying — which is easy if you follow the directions. Remember that fresh noodles cook much faster than dried ones so be careful not ...Read more

My husband often browses the internet to learn about the origin of a word or to discover random facts related to his interests. He shares his new knowledge with anyone willing to listen. Today, he’s searching for the inventor of the French dip sandwich.

Maybe because I experimented in the kitchen by making a “dip” sandwich that’s ...Read more

Apple fritters are one of my all-time favorite fall treats. I love the crackly glaze, those irresistible crispy edges, and chunks of apple packed into tender dough. And while I’m usually quick to make my favorite bakery treats at home (looking at you Read more

I hate to admit it, but I ate a large amount of processed, half-prepared meals as a kid. My parents often worked late, which meant Kraft mac and cheese, Stove Top stuffing, and Hamburger Helper were on regular rotation as we children were left to fend for ourselves.

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Fall is when we typically trade the lighter, produce-heavy dishes of summer for heartier comfort foods.

That crisp, cool salad that hit the spot on a hot night in July doesn't quite cut it in sweatshirt weather. Once the leaves start to change color and we're reaching for an extra blanket at bedtime instead of cranking up the air conditioner, ...Read more

Just as Stephanie Hansen’s first “True North Cabin Cookbook” took readers through the growing season at her beloved cabin in Ely, Minnesota, its sequel takes us from fall through early spring with recipes ranging from cozy soups and stews to those fitting for holiday spreads.

And, just like Volume 1 — and her television show “Taste ...Read more