Peanut butter is one of those staples I always have on hand. I, of course, use it to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, spread it on rice cakes with sliced apples, and add it to smoothies. But my favorite way to use peanut butter is to bake peanut butter cookies—they have a nutty, complex…
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15 Retro Comfort Food Favorites With a Modern Twist
When you’re craving old-school comfort but don’t necessarily want the exact version you grew up with, these recipes are here to meet you in the middle. Think: all the cozy, nostalgic flavor you love, but with a little upgrade—whether it’s a fun twist on a classic or a simplified version you can pull off on…
Never Buy Chicken if the Label Doesn’t Tell You This
It’s rare for me to leave the grocery store or butcher shop without some form of chicken in tow. Whether it’s to make roast chicken on Monday, grilled chicken breasts on Tuesday, chicken cutlets on Wednesday, or wings on football Sunday, it’s one of the most reliable and versatile staples in my household. If you’ve…
The #1 Mistake You’re Making With Canned Vegetables, According to a Dietitian
Canned vegetables are inexpensive, convenient, and always ready if the fridge is bare. I keep a couple of varieties in my pantry for nights when dinner needs another vegetable and I don’t have fresh produce on hand. Because they’re already cooked, getting them onto the table can be as simple as opening and draining a…
The Unexpected Ingredient I Always Add to Pumpkin Bread
Back when I used to have hours for time-intensive baking projects, I loved diving into the most complicated recipes I could find. The longer the ingredient list and the more steps involved, the better. These days, as a working parent of two, I don’t have quite as much time for breads, layered cakes, or cookies…