This copycat Portillo’s Chopped Salad recipe is made with a zesty dressing, bacon, veggies, and spicy chicken. The ditalini pasta is what made this salad famous at Portillo’s in Chicago. As a born and raised Chicago girl I feel it is only about time that I shared one of my favorite salads, from one of … Read more
Make busy mornings easier with these Make-Ahead Pasta Lunch Ideas! Quick, customizable, and kid-approved — perfect for packing in lunchboxes or thermoses for school days. Why These Make-Ahead Pasta Lunch Ideas are a Game Changer Coming up with lunch ideas that are quick, healthy, and that kids actually want to eat can feel like an … Read more
There’s 99.9% similarity across human genomes, with the remaining 0.1% variation being what makes each person unique.1 In that tiny number, there is a tremendous amount of diversity, including in how an individual processes and responds to dietary components. Nutrients from food directly impact health by influencing the expression of genes involved in metabolic processes. … Read more
Greek chicken bites are a quick and easy way to make flavorful, juicy chicken for any meal. This chicken cooks in 10 minutes with 3 simple ingredients. Skillet Greek chicken can be used on salads, in wraps or pitas, with rice and veggies or with pasta. You are going to find so many ways to … Read more
Dry Brine Turkey Ready for the easy way to cook moist turkey? Make Dry Brine Turkey! It’s the best, most foolproof way to cook Thanksgiving Turkey that’s perfectly juicy and will wow at the holidays. The Best Thanksgiving Turkey Starts with Brining Brining is the process of salting meat prior to cooking. It is the … Read more
A plant based version of a classic, vegan panna cotta with roasted blackberries is a delicate and sophisticated 5 ingredient make ahead dessert that couldn’t be easier to make. Panna cotta, meaning cooked cream, is a traditional Italian dessert made with cream and thickened with gelatin to create a jello/pudding like molded dessert. It’s a … Read more
Olive oil is one of the healthiest kitchen basics you can have around. Few other simple ingredients have so much scientific evidence backing their efficacy when it comes to long-term health. No matter what diet you’re on, you should include an ample amount of olive oil in your daily cooking. Olive oil has been proven … Read more
In a recent press release1, Nutrition21, LLC, an Everwell Health company, (Nutrition 21), announced that the company will be attending this years’ SupplySide Global conference taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, between October 29 to October 30, 2025. At the event, Nutrition21 will be showcasing their ingredients portfolio along with some new product offerings. “The … Read more
Infant formula shortages in the U.S. have occurred in the past two years largely due to widespread pandemic-related supply-chain problems. A national shortage of infant formula is undoubtedly alarming for families since infants require formula when human milk is not accessible or not available in adequate amounts. Although breastfeeding is encouraged, it is not always … Read more
Cocoa crisis summary: What is driving cocoa prices today Cocoa prices remain high but lower than early 2025 peaks Côte d’Ivoire election may influence farmgate cocoa pricing policy Rainfall boosts trees but poor flowering risks bean shortage soon Ageing plantations and swollen shoot virus threaten future yields Big brands hedge and diversify while small ones … Read more