Fried Italian sweet peppers are a delicious accompaniment to Italian sausage, scrambled eggs, bruschetta, pasta—or eaten straight from the plate. If you find these long, thin peppers at the market in summer, buy them, fry them, and enjoy. Their bright colors are only the beginning. I grew up eating fried Italian sweet peppers and have … Read more

Learn how to make a healthy chocolate frosting with just three simple ingredients — the not-so-secret ingredient is avocado. This frosting is rich, fudgy and surprisingly doesn’t taste like avocado. Ready in under five minutes, it can be made in a blender or with an electric whisk. People have very different preferences when it comes … Read more

This is unlike any Thousand Island dressing you’ll find in a bottle. Homemade is the way to go! I’ll admit I never cared much for Thousand Island—until I started making it at home. I cook a lot of Reuben-inspired dishes. We love the flavors, but I used to skip the dressing because the bottled versions … Read more

These sweet potato bars made with oats are the perfect healthy snack. Add your favorite mix-ins like dried fruit, nuts or even chocolate chips. Last fall I got hooked on meal prep. I hadn’t really embraced spending a chunk of the weekend prepping food for the week before, but once I started tracking macros more … Read more

I think this may be my favorite beach so far. We’ve visited many beaches around Cape Town, and each one has been remarkable, but this stretch felt especially peaceful. It was quiet, mostly uncrowded, clean, and framed by beautiful sand and clear water. During our visit a couple was exchanging vows on the shore, which … Read more

There is nothing quite like a tomato picked fresh from the garden. When I was younger I thought I didn’t like tomatoes—the flavor and texture seemed dull. That changed when I tasted a home-grown tomato. Allowing tomatoes to ripen fully on the vine makes all the difference. This is how they’re meant to develop: with … Read more

Wondering what to have for lunch, I realized I hadn’t made egg salad in quite some time. I remembered that Stuart had posted a short piece about hard cooked eggs (baking versus boiling), and I decided to try the oven method for preparing eggs for egg salad. Instead of boiling, I would bake the eggs … Read more

Slightly charred corn combined with raw kernels, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder makes a bright, flavorful summer salsa. Get your favorite corn tortilla chips ready — today’s recipe is Fresh Sweet Corn Salsa. This simple salsa uses just eight ingredients and is far more vibrant than any jarred salsa. The mix … Read more

Whole30 Chicken Tortilla-less Soup Soup season is in full swing — especially during a chilly Houston winter when colds and flu circulate. This Whole30 Chicken Tortilla-less Soup is comforting, nourishing, and simple to prepare. Make a large batch and freeze portions for easy meals later in the week. This recipe is an ideal weeknight meal: … Read more