It’s never been easier to make the case for eating less meat. Vegetarians tend to consume fewer calories, weigh less and are less likely to develop heart disease than their carnivorous cohorts. But, it’s not just the health benefits that should make you want to ditch that steak in favor of a #MeatlessMonday (or every day […]
The thought of school lunches brings up images of greasy chicken nuggets, oozing PB & Js and warm and melty mac and cheese. While these childhood staples are timeless, they are not necessarily the nutritional powerhouses your child needs halfway through his or her day. These healthy lunchbox alternatives, guaranteed to be a hit with your […]
Cooking with fresh vegetables and fruits is great, but they taste even better in season. Hit up your local farmers market and you’ll get fantastic quality, healthy, local produce at peak flavor and support area farmers and small, local businesses all at the same time. Not sure what to do with your market haul each week? Make sure you […]
July is a great month to hit the beach, soak up some sun … and eat blueberries! That’s right, July is National Blueberry Month, when the antioxidant-packed super-berries are at their prime. We doubt you’ll need any reason other than deliciousness to include blueberries in as many meals and desserts as you can, but you can feel great about loading up on […]
The world-wide avocado craze isn’t new but also isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Our increased love of the alligator-hide fruit has created a potential shortage that is being called a “guacapocalypse” and plastic surgeons are bemoaning an increase in cases of “avocado hand” — injuries arising while cutting the tough fruit. Meanwhile, the […]
The world-wide avocado craze isn’t new but also isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Our increased love of the alligator-hide fruit has created a potential shortage that is being called a “guacapocalypse” and plastic surgeons are bemoaning an increase in cases of “avocado hand” — injuries arising while cutting the tough fruit. Meanwhile, the […]
The world-wide avocado craze isn’t new but also isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Our increased love of the alligator-hide fruit has created a potential shortage that is being called a “guacapocalypse” and plastic surgeons are bemoaning an increase in cases of “avocado hand” — injuries arising while cutting the tough fruit. Meanwhile, the […]
Shakshuka, a vegetable and egg stew, is all the rage right now. Many people think of it as an Israeli dish, but it actually originated in Tunisia. It is redolent with the flavors of cumin, oregano and harissa, a spicy North African pepper paste most famous for it’s supporting role as a condiment for couscous […]
In honor of National Barbecue Month, Randal Jacobs, executive chef at Blue Plate Catering, is sharing this recipe for delicious barbecue sauce infused with whiskey (Jacobs recommends Chicago’s own Koval). So fire up the grill and invite your friends over to try this boozy barbecue sauce, which is the perfect addition to grilled chicken. Good Old Kentucky Red Eye […]
Now that you’ve read up on Cancer Treatment Centers of America’s tips for healthy grilling, apply what you’ve learned as you make these tasty lamb burgers. You’ll want to keep coming back to this recipe all summer long. Middle Eastern Lamb Burgers With Greek Yogurt Feta Sauce Burger 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb 2 cloves […]
