Baked pear and spiced lentil salad with lentils cooked in cardamom, cinnamon, and vanilla tea. Topped with honey-baked pears, Meyer lemon, and fresh mint. Lentil salads are often boring. This one is not. Lentils cooked in a tea brewed from a flowering tea bulb, cinnamon stick, split vanilla bean, and bruised cardamom pods. Served … Read more

On the high-fiber recipe front, someone really poked the bear in the last year or so. As a culture, we seemed to have reached peak protein-maxxing, and people are starting to remember that fiber is key too. The good news is that many of my favorite ingredients to cook with also happen to be some … Read more

This whole grain healthy banana bread recipe is so moist and sweet, everyone is always shocked to find out it’s actually good for you! What makes this the best healthy banana bread? You will love the soft, fluffy texture. The loaf packs in up to two cups of ripe banana, which is more banana than … Read more

I love a good burger. I’m into my fourth decade covering food and, through the years, have witnessed some truly amazing burger alchemy. While each component of a burger can make or break it—from the right cheese and condiments to toppings and bun—the beef grind, handling, and preparation are instrumental to success. Burger affinities aside, … Read more

261 Calories 3g Fat 49g Carbs 8g Protein 3g Fiber This tomato chili crunch pasta turns one juicy heirloom tomato into a glossy, spicy sauce—no jar required. I steam the whole tomato in a skillet, peel it once the skin loosens, and smash it with onion, garlic, tomato paste, pasta water, and chili crunch. The … Read more

Before your morning coffee even finishes brewing, tariffs have already added a surcharge to your breakfast table. If your usual $100 grocery run is suddenly topping out at $140, you’re not miscounting, and you’re definitely not alone. From seasonal price spikes on imported Mexican tomatoes to broad aluminum tariffs inflating the cost of a modest … Read more

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. This easy fresh Mexican salsa is bright, zesty, and packed with bold tomato flavor in every scoop. I make it with fresh tomatoes, fire roasted tomatoes, cilantro, and lime juice. In just 10 minutes, I have … Read more

Tim Boyle/Getty Images Dunkin’ Donuts got its start in 1950 in Quincy, Massachusetts, a town just south of Boston. It now has a global presence in 45 different countries. While it may seem that this coffee and donut chain is everywhere in the U.S., most of its … Read more

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. Nothing is more revitalizing than a cool glass of fresh anti-inflammatory juice. I make it in just 10 minutes using sweet pineapple, crisp cucumber, fresh mint, lime, and a touch of jalapeno. It is invigorating, hydrating, … Read more

This loaded wedge salad is crazy delicious! Classic iceberg wedges are layered with sliced apples, bacon, tomatoes, cheese, and blue cheese OR ranch dressing. I LOVE a good wedge salad, and will always order it if it’s on the menu at a restaurant. This homemade version is better than any restaurant wedge salad I’ve ever … Read more