What’s a sloppy Joe casserole? It’s everything you know and love about a sloppy Joe contained in a neat casserole that you can enjoy with a fork. Rather than smash the filling between a bun, we topped our casserole with irresistible golden garlicky slider rolls and added in melted cheese—because what really is a casserole…
Egg Prices Soar Over 70 Percent as Inflation Report Shocks in Some Food Categories
The latest government inflation data showed that price pressures remained shockingly high in certain categories, with egg prices up over 70 percent in annualized terms while many food categories were up by double digits. While the overall pace of annual inflation in the United States came in at 6.4 percent in January, according to the Bureau of…
Euphemisms in Wine
Most people buy wine randomly. That appears to be the case from what I’ve observed in supermarkets. I heard one woman say she liked a particular chardonnay because it had a blue label. Another shopper said he wanted to try a dark red wine, like Chianti. I need not say that the color of the…
Fuel up With This Power Salad
Cilantro adds color and flavor when blended to make a creamy dressing for this hearty salad. Enjoy this salad for lunch or dinner year round. Vegetarian Chopped Power Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing Serves 4 Active Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2…
Cherries to Promote Weight Loss, Improve Heart Health and Treat Gout
Sitting down to eat a bowl of fresh cherries is one of life’s clean and honest pleasures. Thankfully, cherries are more than just a delectable fruit, they come packed with health benefits like protecting us against cancer and fighting free radical damage. Cherries come in both sweet and sour (or tart) varieties and are loaded with a…
Oatmeal? Boring? Not on My Watch
The husband questions a recipe featuring oatmeal. Boring, he says. Challenge accepted. Baking oats over a layer of buttery cinnamon apples proves the opposite of mundane. In fact, some fans (daughter and son) posit this slightly sweet breakfast recipe just might stand in for dessert. Especially if served with a scoop of whipped cream or…
This Flourless Chocolate Torte Has an Unbeatable Fudgy Texture
This chocolate torte is super simple and made with just a handful of ingredients. It’s different from a typical cake, in that it doesn’t contain any flour, making it naturally gluten-free and extra fudgy. I had a gaggle of 10-year-old girls at my house while I was testing this recipe, and all of them unanimously…
In a Rush? Try This Quick Pasta Dish
When I am in a hurry and have the ingredients on hand, this pasta dish is easy to put together. It’s a standby in my recipe rotations for quick meals. Feel free to use any short tubular pasta. I am partial to fusilli for this dish. While there are many like-sauces on the market shelves,…
BBQ-Spiced Chicken Thighs with Tangy Honey Glaze
View the print-ready version of this article. Inspired by one of the most popular Cooking Light recipes, these BBQ-spiced chicken thighs are a huge family pleaser and super-easy to prepare. The chicken is seasoned with a Southwestern rub, broiled for 10 minutes, brushed with an apple cider vinegar-honey glaze, and then flashed under the broiler again until…
Why Cheese Is Healthier Than You Might Think
Strong or mild, full-bodied or mellow, white or yellow. Cheese is an iconic food that can be found in almost every culture across the globe. It’s undeniably tasty and goes well with almost everything, but for years, cheese was thought to be the mortal enemy of cardiologists the world over. But is it? Research conducted…
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