Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, saying “I love you” to a faraway relative or offering a kind gesture to a friend or neighbor, sending a gift is a thoughtful way to share your appreciation. When it’s time to give a gift to a friend or loved one, consider sending fresh fruit that’s perfect for cooking in recipes like Citrus Marinated Flatiron Steak Salad or Citrus Cherry Cobbler.
Entertain in Style with a Savory Appetizer
Loaded with savory flavor and perfect for feeding a crowd, these Beef and Blue Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms from Beef Loving Texans offer a simple yet mouthwatering way to entertain in style
Planning a Balanced, Plant-Based Diet for Kids
Caregivers who follow a vegetarian, vegan or other plant-based diet may wonder whether it’s wise for their children to follow the same eating plan. If you’re contemplating a plant-based diet for your child, learn more about the essential nutrients every child needs with this insight.
Create Family Memories with a Grape-Infused Meal
In this Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner with Grapes, Carrots and Parsnips, the grapes – thanks to their delicate sweetness and juicy texture – enhance the savory chicken and earthy vegetables and bring all the flavors together for a delicious meal.
Bring Fans Together with a Big Game Dip
For a better-for-you way to grub out at gametime, this Healthy 7-Layer Taco Dip from Milk Means More features essential nutrients provided by yogurt so you can enjoy a football favorite that nourishes both the body and soul.
Quick and Easy Dishes from Around the Globe
One of the best parts of traveling is trying the local cuisine, and that’s particularly true on an international scale. No matter where you go around the globe, however, there is one ingredient you’ll likely find is an integral part of many cultures and cuisines: rice. This Kale and Kimchi “Fried” Rice is based on Korean cuisine and can be made in less than 5 minutes, while a Mexican Breakfast Scramble makes for a quick and easy breakfast.
Meatless Meals Made Easy
Regardless of your motivation, opting for meatless meals regularly provides plenty of benefits that extend from the health of you and your loved ones to your wallet and the environment. Consider options like these Baked Vegetarian Taquitos or Mushroom Spinach “Lasagna.”
Enjoy Better-for-You Foods Focused on Flavor
From salads and snacks to breakfast, lunch and dinner, rounding out a full menu of healthy meals shouldn’t be a chore. A Brunch Fruit Tart is a nutritious way to start your morning, and a fresh twist on Pesto Pasta Salad can make lunches or your evening side an enjoyable way to stay on track. Bowls filled with grains, veggies and a favorite protein are all the rage, and these Orange Shrimp Quinoa Bowls are no exception when you’re craving a combination of your personal favorites.
A Heart-Healthy Family Meal
Developed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) is a flexible and balanced eating plan that helps create a heart-healthy eating style for life. It requires no special foods, and instead provides daily and weekly nutritional goals to help lower two major risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure and high LDL (bad) cholesterol. As an added bonus, sharing DASH-friendly meals with your loved ones can help take the guesswork out of putting nutritious dinners on your family’s table. For example, this easy and delicious Turkey and...
Satisfy Guests with a Savory Snack and Wine Pairing
Developed by sommelier and founder of “The Lush Life,” Sarah Tracey, this Whipped Goat Cheese Salsa Dip is part of her “Dips and Sips” partnership with Fresh Cravings, makers of authentic-tasting chilled salsas offering a vibrant alternative to soft, dull blends of jarred salsa, flavor-filled hummus, plant-based vegan dips and veggie-packed creamy dips.
Welcome the World to Holiday Gatherings
The traditional dishes served year after year at your family’s holiday gatherings may bring comfort and a sense of nostalgia, but you can open your loved ones up to a whole new world by incorporating recipes from around the globe. People of all different cultures across the Earth are often be connected by food, whether it’s a classic holiday dish or a unique take on a traditional dish, like this raisin-infused Challah.
Party-Worthy Wine Pairings Perfect for Easy Entertaining
The next time you find a wine party on your schedule, consider these simple yet delicious recommendations. Polenta Rounds with Pico de Gallo Salsa and Crab, Spiced Butternut Squash Naan Flatbreads, Cheesy Tortilla Cutouts with Salsa and Hummus-Stuffed Mushrooms offer flavorful, easy-to-make appetizers that can make entertaining easy and effortless. Plus, these crave-worthy morsels are just as tasty and approachable for guests choosing to skip the wine.
Kick Winter's Chill with Hearty Chowder
When your family needs a warm-up on those frosty days, put sweetpotatoes at the center of mealtime (with an added kick) in this Jalapeno Sweetpotato Chowder.