Surprise: The Egg Is Cooked in the Microwave! Thank my sister for this fast and healthy breakfast idea — her Homemade Egg McMuffin recipe creates an unexpected "wow" factor. Start with sheer deliciousness. Then add healthy, cheap and substantial. And the eggs themselves? They’re cooked in the microwave! It’s no wonder that my sister’s family makes special requests for her "Egg McMoms". They’re fabulous, simply fabulous. Real Food, Fast. Budget-Friendly. Weekday Easy, Weekend Special. Weight Watchers Friendly. High Protein. Kid Friendly.

Happy Sunday, All ... hats are fun but we all need to eat and spring, oh spring is such a fun time for creativity in the kitchen.

Who else remembers those old-fashioned Porcupine Meatballs, the meatballs with "quills" of rice sticking out? After decades of not, I now mix up a quick batch every so often and every time am surprised just how delicious they taste. It's a great way to make a quick dinner with a pound of ground beef . Let's make it a retro revival ... Whole Food, Fresh & Fast. Budget Friendly. Another Quick Supper , a Kitchen Parade Specialty. Hearty & Filling. Easy Choice for Cooking with Kids. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Weight Watchers Friendly. Low Carb. Naturally Gluten Free. High Protein.

A special Mother's Day issue, no recipes, no food and no dishes (cuz someone else has organized the cookin' today, right?) but a photo essay I'm calling "Wear the Hat, Dammit". I'll be back next week with the usual spring recipe ideas so if that's what you're after, Happy Mother's Day and just go on back to what you were doin', okay? But for anyone who's curious ...

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.