Everyone knows that the Instant Pot is a time saver. But, since getting in the habit of using mine beyond making quick dinners, I've come to learn that the popular kitchen gadget is also a money saver. Like, big time. These are my favori…
Black beans are totally the pinch hitters of dinner prep, if you ask me. Always ready to come off the bench (er, the back of. the pantry) at the last minute and serve up big protein, fiber, and -- yes! -- taste. And as the Covid quaranti…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a 15-minute stir fry to a chicken parm pasta skillet, we’ve got five dinners that will get you through the busy week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and …
One of the most common questions we get here is how do I get my kid to eat more protein? The truth is, unless your child's pediatrician has expressed concern, they are probably fine. (In general, most nutrition experts and pediatricians …
Big batch cooking conjures visions of slaving over the stove for an entire Sunday, but that doesn't have to be the case. In fact, cooking in bulk can be as simple as doubling your dinner portions and saving the extra half for later in th…
Despite my meal-planning efforts, there are always one or two nights when the groceries run out, I find myself recipe-less, or I just don't want to follow my meal plan. Instead of grabbing take-out menus on those nights, I've found 7 tot…
If you're like me, you're always racing to beat the use-by date on your dairy, produce, and snacks, especially if your meal plan gets thrown off by impromptu pizza nights or unexpected cravings for mac and cheese (if you can ever call a …
I take the notion of store-bought shortcuts for home cooking very seriously. Because while scratch cooking is always my goal, hello, reality! Especially during the holidays when my to-do list is particularly long. So finding shortcuts in…
It’s time to get a head start on your meal plan for next week. From a healthy twist on burgers to a one-pot pasta meal, we’ve got 5 easy weeknight dinners that will get you through the week. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and st…
Here in Nashville, we rarely have a summer day that doesn't cross the 90 degree threshold. So when I get home, I'm a lot more likely to be standing in front of the fridge with the door open, enjoying the arctic chill (and, uh, checking o…
Several years ago, my family resolved to eat less meat. Though we didn’t want to become vegetarians, we were interested in cutting back on meat for both health and environmental reasons. At first I was nervous about how to feed my family…
Growing up Greek, I was raised with roasted chickpea snacks from the Greek store that were super chalky and unappetizing. But my mom kept feeding them to me because they were an easy, high protein snack with big crunch. I didn't get it b…