1 tsp Sriracha 1-2 tsp sesame seeds Salt + pepper, to taste Cook rice noodles according to package instructions (this will usually only take a couple of minutes). Strain and set aside. In a large bowl combine crab meat, cucumber, carrot and green onions. Add in rice noodles. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, rice … Read more
Published October 10, 2025 03:04AM Pumpkin season returns every year with lattes, pies, and donuts in tow. But beyond the sweet nostalgia, can the orange squash actually fuel an active lifestyle? It turns out that the four protein pumpkin recipes I found can. “Pumpkin offers a wide range of vitamins and antioxidants that can support … Read more
If you love French toast but hate standing over the stove flipping the slices, this Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake is about to become your go-to breakfast. It’s cozy, it’s crowd-pleasing, and it’s way easier (and less messy!) than making French toast one piece at a time. And it’s somehow even tastier! Loaded with tender … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered what to do with leftover chicken, these leftover chicken recipes are the ones my family makes again and again. Whenever we have leftover chicken in the fridge, I see it as a head start on dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, those leftovers turn into some of our favorite meals … Read more
It’s the height of summer here in Sacramento, which means I’m just sweating all the time. When the heat wavers between 90ºF to 100ºF every day, all I want for lunch and dinner are light meals. Often, that translates to me grazing on vegetables, crackers, cheese, and dip. With the abundance of peppers showing up … Read more
Oreo Brownie Cake is a decadent treat with three layers! Starting with a brownie base and topped with two layers of white cake, this cake is covered with Oreo frosting and chocolate ganache! I’m obsessed with making layer cakes. But they have to moist, packed with flavor, and loaded with frosting. I love this chocolate … Read more
You may know that carrying extra pounds in your midsection, even if your overall weight seems fine, comes with risks for your heart health and metabolism. A new study investigated the question, how widespread is the issue, and how significant are the risks? New research suggests more than 1 in 5 adults around the world … Read more
Key Takeaways Introducing My Physical Activity Plate, an evidence-based, yet user-friendly graphic to help the general public make sense of exercise recommendations: The idea behind the redesign was to eliminate the hierarchical vision of the Physical Activity Pyramid and offer a more “harmonious approach” that helps people see … Read more
How are functional food claims regulated in the EU – summary Functional food claims in the EU must be pre-approved by regulators The European Commission authorises claims after EFSA’s scientific assessment Only 16 changes have been made to the approved claims list since 2012 Probiotic and fibre-related claims are often rejected due to weak evidence … Read more
What happens when you take thinly sliced vegetables, layer them in a dish, add a rich red sauce, plenty of herbs, and a cheesy topping? You get this insanely delicious oven roasted ratatouille, aka “the vegetable dish that vegetable haters won’t be able to get enough of.” While this interpretation of ratatouille isn’t exactly traditional, … Read more