How to Sip a Rainbow Aren't smoothies just so pretty?! And delicious too?! All the luscious colors, all that sweet fruit, all that creaminess! (Looking for all my smoothie recipes? This page is your go-to for smoothies!) But let's take a closer look at the (many) pros and a (few but important) cons of smoothies, then how to concoct a healthy (or healthier) smoothie. And yes, whether you're looking for how to make Green Smoothies with fresh leafy greens such as spinach or chard or wondering whether there's really such a thing as Make-Ahead Smoothies , I've got you covered with all my favorite smoothie recipes, now all collected here in a single source of smoothie inspiration. Whole Food, Fresh & Summery. Quick 'n' Easy Family Favorites. How to Eat More Fruits & Vegetables.

Red Salsa For Chips, Tacos, Burritos, Eggs & More Nothing starts a party better than chips and salsa! We love this quick homemade salsa that starts off with a can or two of fire-roasted tomatoes, adds a little garlic, onion, jalapeño or poblano, fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice – yeah, that's it, so simple, yes?! Give it all a buzz in the food processor and onto the table it goes. Party on! Real Food, Fresh & Fast. Budget Friendly. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Weight Watchers Friendly. Low Carb. Naturally Gluten Free. Not just vegan, Vegan Done Real . Great for Meal Prep.

Ideas in and out of the kitchen for standing strong during this sobering time when right or wrong, the country (and the rest of the world) begins to open up ...

What a hit, this easy chicken dinner, a favorite whenever a plump and pretty eggplant jumps into the grocery cart. The meat itself is moist and flavorful, the eggplant and tomato sauce perfumed with Moroccan-style spices. And yes, I do wish it were prettier but the flavors are so rich, the whole experience so comforting ... Real Food, Fresh & Flexible. Spiced Not "Spicy". Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Spare the Dishwasher: Just One Skillet. Weight Watchers Friendly. Naturally Gluten Free. High Protein. Great for Meal Prep.

Just when things are seeming a tiny bit ... um ... normal, they're about to change. Are we ready?

One of spring's great classics is a steaming bowl of asparagus soup. This is the recipe I've followed for many years, in part because it's so simple, in part because I change the recipe, just slightly, to move from an everyday and almost rustic asparagus soup to a richer, smoother, more refined and elegant soup made to impress. This one's a keeper! Budget-Friendly. Fresh & Seasonal, a Spring Classic. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Weight Watchers Friendly. Low Carb. Naturally Gluten Free. Great for Meal Prep.

The famous Russian steak draped in sour cream sauce, here turned into a weeknight skillet casserole with ground beef plus the usual mushrooms and sour cream plus a simple secret ingredient that makes all the difference. (Think pickles!) Good news, the recipe easily converts to chicken, Greek yogurt and brown rice, a "stroganoff-ish" combination that's just as good and Weight Watchers friendly! Real Food, Fresh & Flexible. Budget-Friendly. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Weight Watchers Friendly. High Protein.

Hey all, is cooking driving you crazy or keeping you sane? It just might depend on the day, eh? If some spring-y recipe suggestions plus more tips and ideas in and out of the kitchen will help, well ... here you go.

Shhh! This simple banana bread is so good, let's not tell that it's low-fat! And the thing is? No one's going to notice, it's got the right taste, the right texture, the right banana richness, just like other recipes with much more fat and many more calories. Real Food, Fresh & Flexible. A Year-Round Classic. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Weight Watchers Friendly.

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