These 100-calorie chocolate pudding pops will take you back to childhood
No matter how old I get, I will always have a childlike enchantment with summer and all its joys: jumping waves in the ocean, biking around town, biting into big...
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Parmesan-crusted halibut on phyllo sounds rich but eats light
This is the kind of dish I dream about: A hunk of tender, white fish sitting on a cloud of golden-brown, crisp flakiness. Bits of sweet onions are tucked under...
These mango-and-pork skewers are easy enough for everyday meals and worthy of a Father’s Day feast
The inspiration for this recipe comes from one of my all-time favorite street foods - one that is actually good for you -- mango on a stick. For the Mexican...
Turn your taco inside out for a nostalgic update on the hard-shell classic
I have a soft spot in my heart for hard-shell tacos. It's partly thanks to joyful childhood memories of meals whipped up from those boxed kits, but it's also because...
Make your mornings glorious with these easy, healthful muffins
"If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself" is an adage that certainly applies to a more healthful muffin. Whenever I've purchased one -- as I...
Let good-quality canned tuna anchor this crunchy Mediterranean salad
While making this salad for lunch recently, my umpteenth time over the years, it dawned on me that I should share it with you. I suppose I had not thought...
Greek yogurt helps make this panna cotta luxurious and light
Preparing panna cotta (which in Italian means cooked cream) with whole milk, technically makes it latte cotta. But this recipe has the elegant form and siren call of the classic...
This is how you make a meatloaf that’s lean and hearty — not to mention tasty
This meatloaf hits the spot the way the home-style favorite should. It is hearty, moist and meaty, with a tangy tomato-y topping that cooks down to a mouthwatering glaze.
Here’s a clever way to make chicken potpie with a better-for-you crust
The best thing and the worst thing about chicken potpie could be the crust. It's the best because that's what turns a prosaic chicken stew into a glorious pie, rendering...
Make a quick, comforting tomato soup that’s full of pantry staples and tastes fresher than the can
When I am craving the cozy fulfillment of a bowl of creamy tomato soup, like many people I reach into my kitchen cabinet for a can - but not the...