Are you seeking inspiration for a festive springtime platter to serve for brunch? Look no further than this very green salad, layered with fresh, clean, and simple ingredients that sing spring. Asparagus, eggs, and quinoa are layered over a bed of baby greens, drizzled with a briny citrus and caper vinaigrette. Elegant, light, and healthy,…
Harmful Until Proven Otherwise
How different would things be—how much healthier and happier would we be, as individuals and as a society—if we took the approach that innovations to our way of life were likely to be harmful until proven otherwise? I really mean this. What past harms might we have prevented by waiting for tests or studies, by…
Spicy Fish Sandwiches Are Biting
By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The last weeks of March often means spring break for students, and many families take advantage by heading to the beach for a little sand and sunshine. But what if you’re stuck at home when everyone else is on vacation, or like me, headed to the cold, snowy mountains…
Easy Chicken Parmesan
View the print-ready version of this recipe. Chicken parmesan is a major family pleaser, but the traditional recipe can be time-consuming to make. Between the homemade sauce and pounding, breading, and pan-frying the chicken — not to mention melting the cheese over the chicken in the oven — the classic preparation takes well over an hour and…
Potatoes Au Gratin
View the print-ready version of this recipe. Why I Love This Side Dish Feels fancy, but it’s Easy – Only 4 steps and 20 minutes of prep! They feel more elegant than say, mashed potatoes, and they’re easy enough for anyone to make. Pantry Ingredients – You only need potatoes, cheese, butter, flour, milk, cream, and spices! Crowd Favorite –…
Celebrate Spring With These Light and Bright Recipes
By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette This is the time of year when people can’t wait to shed their heavy winter coats and head outside to look for the many signs of spring. What we want to see is green. After so many months of cold and dreary weather, green grass and blossoming trees are…
Welcome Spring With Sheet-Pan Sesame Salmon
By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Here’s an easy dinner to welcome spring. Wild salmon season is starting now. For this easy dinner, I added fresh asparagus and new potatoes to complete the meal. Little, sweet creamer potatoes or new potatoes are a spring crop. They have a short season, from April to June….
New Research Suggests Broccoli Can Protect and Strengthen Gut Lining
A recent study by researchers at Pennsylvania State University has found that broccoli contains certain molecules that help to protect the lining of the small intestine of animal models, thereby preventing the development of disease. Broccoli is full of vitamins C, A and K and is rich in fibre and potassium. This green vegetable can…
Homemade Strawberry-Filled Toaster Pastries
By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Is there any more memorable and cherished taste from childhood than a Pop-Tart? The sugary toaster pastries have been an iconic grab-and-go breakfast food since Kellogg Co. introduced them in the 1960s, probably because they taste more like a dessert than a healthy way to start your day. I…
Broccoli Apple Salad
View the print-ready version of this recipe. This Apple Broccoli Salad is one of my go-to side dishes because it goes well with any main dish, it’s colorful and completely delicious. How to make Broccoli Apple Salad Blanch broccoli and allow to cool. Use a paper towel to blot any excess water from the broccoli florets….
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