How to Plan For a Stree-Free Holiday
Step-by-step guidance for planning nourishing, low-stress holiday get togethers.
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Step-by-step guidance for planning nourishing, low-stress holiday get togethers.
This simple technique for “dry braising” takes just 5 minutes of prep time for rich, succulent meat or chicken that you can spin into many healthy dinners.
Freezing a bunch of meals ahead of the holidays means more time for playing games and going for walks, and getting together with friends over the break, rather than always being in the kitchen. Here are some of our favorite
They say good things come in small packages, and that couldn't be more true with kitchen tools. Some of my favorite tools in the kitchen are tiny but mighty … which makes them perfect choices for stocking stuffers. Here are
11 show-stopping cookies and treats that are perfect for a holiday cookie exchange or gifts.
The big day is drawing near and, if you’re like me, so is family. In this series, we’ve talked about planning ahead, freezing ahead and keeping it light. Our next strategy for enjoying time together instead of toiling endlessly in
Here's my “Nourishing Equation” … Make good-for-you food irresistible and you'll never feel deprived. The food you should eat becomes the food you want to eat. Take a taste for yourself!
Arugula has a spicy bite, and makes a delicious pesto. Whether you're getting wild rocket from the farmers' market or a bag of pre-washed arugula from the grocery store, this pesto is a quick and tasty one to whip up on the fly.
We love how the peppery greens, briny olives, toasted nuts and creamy cheese contrast with the sweet melon. To make these even easier, as leftover grilled melon sits in the fridge, it releases delicious juice that provides the “dressing” to lightly coat the greens. This is great with our Grilled Garlic Bread.
Aside from being a simple, tasty lunch or dinner, these little tacos are pretty little things too. Also feel free to tuck any other leftovers in there you like.
This simple treatment highlights the natural sweetness of summer-fresh watermelon. Serve it on its own with toothpicks as a cool appetizer (terrific with chilled rosé), as side dish (it's especially good with poultry) or tossed in a salad. You can even serve it as the star attraction with cubed fresh mozzarella and basil in a spin on caprese salad. A mini personal-size seedless watermelon is just right to make this recipe.
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I’m the author of Nourished: A Memoir of Food, Faith, and Enduring Love, founder and CEO of Nourish Evolution, and the creator of Cook the Seasons, Home Cooking School, and the Real Food Reset. Over the last 20 years, I have been widely published as a food writer and recipe developer for Cooking Light, Better Homes and Gardens, Eating Well, Prevention and more. I'm so glad you're here … and I'm honored to be with you on the journey to becoming nourished!
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