Learn how to make an easy, flavorful Chicken Salad with Pomegranate in about 5 minutes—tips from a registered dietitian included. Sometimes a long recipe can be simplified into something just as delicious and much faster. This version is inspired by an old Cooking Light barbecue chicken salad but streamlined for busy days. With leftover rotisserie, … Read more

Peach jelly is a clear, golden preserve that captures ripe summer peaches in a smooth, spreadable jelly. This recipe uses powdered fruit pectin for a reliable set and works equally well with fresh whole peaches or with peach peels and scraps saved from canning, jam-making, or baking. Adapted from the Ball Complete Book of Home … Read more

These healthy baked apple slices with caramel make a simple, satisfying dessert for fall, winter, or the holidays. They’re easy to prepare and naturally sweetened—refined sugar free, dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo-friendly and vegan-friendly. If you enjoy apple desserts—whether baked apple bars or an apple crumble—you’ll appreciate how tender these baked apple slices are and how the … Read more

This is my go-to healthy quick bread: simple, one-bowl, no mixer required and about seven minutes prep. I enjoy it for breakfast or as a snack. Feel free to use your favorite spices. 100% Whole Wheat Bread Recipe without Yeast This loaf uses only whole wheat flour and contains no white flour, dairy, or yeast. … Read more

I remember growing up eating Swiss steak. The best part was the rich tomato-and-beef sauce it created; I would pour it over homemade mashed potatoes. Peppers and onions could be added and they would become tender and flavorful. Simple, comforting, and delicious. Swiss Steak in a Crock Pot Author Catherine’s Plates Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs … Read more

These carrot cupcakes are warmly spiced, sweet, packed with shredded carrot and finished with a light, fluffy marshmallow frosting. Pure joy in every bite. I owe you an apology: I’ve kept this recipe to myself for a year while I perfected it. Early versions had frosting that was too runny, bland, or suffered texture issues. … Read more

Salsa macha has become a staple in my kitchen. With just a handful of ingredients it turns into something smoky, bold, and incredibly versatile. Best of all, it takes under 20 minutes to make and instantly upgrades tacos, roasted vegetables, sandwiches, and more. If you want an easy way to add bright flavor and heat … Read more

Cinnamon Crunch Frosty Smoothie Bowl — the name may be long, but the flavor lives up to it. Think Cinnamon Toast Crunch meeting a Frosty: thick, frosty, and delightfully cinnamon-forward. The texture is incredibly smooth and creamy, just like a Wendy’s Frosty. It’s thick enough to eat with a spoon yet silky on the palate. … Read more

When you move to New York, one unexpected consequence is that you start carrying your life in bags of all sizes. Grocery bags, gym bags, purses and, sometimes, a backpack for longer excursions — you need many options to haul your belongings. One of my seasonal challenges is making baked goods that travel well to … Read more