The quickest way to cook corn on the cob and avoid a mess at the same time. Table of Contents Toggle Is Corn on the Cob Healthy? Get the Timing Right INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS FAQs & Tips Serving Suggestions How to Microwave Corn on the Cob Even fans of corn on the cob can agree that preparing it can be messy and annoying. Many of us probably remember having to husk the corn while growing up, only to get corn silk everywhere. It may not have been a dealbreaker, but it certainly took some of the joy away from eating the corn. Well, that isn’t a concern when you pop corn on the cob in th ..read more

Fans of garlic and fans of fries won’t be disappointed! Table of Contents Toggle Are Garlic Fries Healthy? Make Sure They Crinkle INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS FAQs & Tips Serving Suggestions Loaded Garlic French Fries Nowadays, fries come in all shapes, sizes, and varieties. But if you consider yourself a true connoisseur of fries, this recipe for garlic fries is something that you have to try. While garlic goes great with just about everything, there is something about using it to flavor fries that becomes irresistible. This recipe is based off of the type of garlic fries you’ll find at ..read more

A savory pie that’s good for you? It’s easier (and tastier!) than you think! Table of Contents Toggle Is Vegetarian Quiche Healthy? So what can I add to a vegetarian quiche? INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS FAQs & Tips Serving Suggestions Easy Veggie Quiche When you think of pie, you might be thinking of that delicate and decadent dessert that sits on your neighbor’s windowsill. Those sweet tarts stuffed with tasty fruits and fillings are one kind of pie; however, my personal favorite use for a pie crust is to make quiche! Quiche is, at its core, a protein-packed pie stuffed with fluffy egg a ..read more

Cozy up with this sweet and savory Carrot Potato Soup complete with herbes de Provence. Table of Contents Toggle Is Carrot Potato Soup Healthy? A note on sauteeing Onions INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS FAQs & Tips Serving Suggestions Carrot Soup with Potatoes and Cream Right now it is so miserable out. It is grey and dark, aside from flashes of lightning. But it is the perfect day to stay in cozy clothes, work from home, and make a wholesome, flavorful Carrot Potato Soup. This recipe for Carrot Potato Soup was inspired by the Creamy Carrot Potato Soup made by chef Liv Dansky of Le Cordon Bl ..read more

Use this simple method for perfectly tender eggs, with golden runny yolks with this Easy Air Fryer Poached Eggs recipe. Table of Contents Toggle Are Air Fryer Poached Eggs Healthy? How Does an Air-fryer Poach Eggs? INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS FAQs & Tips Serving Suggestions Easy Air Fryer Poached Eggs Poached eggs are delicious, with a firm outer white surrounding a warm runny yolk inside. However, we don’t see them as often as their counterparts like Scrambled Eggs or Sunny Side-Up Eggs. Although Poached Eggs have been around since ancient times and even appeared in the earliest co ..read more

Finally! A snack that is both tasty and healthy, and delivers a satisfying crunch with every bite—it’s Brussels Sprout Chips! Table of Contents Toggle Are Brussels Sprout Chips Healthy? How do you Write/Spell ‘Brussels Sprouts’ INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS FAQs & Tips Other Healthy Snacks Worth Trying Brussels Sprout Chips I’ve tried many recipes over the years that promise to satisfy my craving for salt (i.e., potato chips) with something that is just as delicious but totally good for you. There have been some contenders (kale chips, I’m looking at you) but none made it possible for me t ..read more

Want restaurant-style Tortilla Chips at home? Your air fryer (and this recipe) can help! Crispy chips flavored with olive oil and sea salt and colored with your fave dip. Table of Contents Toggle Are Air Fryer Tortilla Chips Healthy? Can I Make My Own Tortilla Chips? INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS FAQs & Tips Serving Suggestions Air-Fryer Tortilla Chips I don’t want to badmouth Tostitos; their tortilla chips have got me through some tough times (i.e., times when I want salsa and sour cream but am too much of a lady to eat them with my fingers). But there comes a time when a chef (yes, even ..read more

Forget the afternoon slump in the middle of the day. Grab a nut-free energy ball to fill your tummy and give you the boost you need to keep going. Table of Contents Toggle Are Nut-Free Energy Balls Healthy? Our secret to the perfect salty-sweet bite? INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS FAQs & Tips Serving Suggestions Nut-Free Energy Balls The first time I made nut-free energy balls, I felt guilty as I couldn’t stop eating them and was sure I was eating a dessert, not a healthy snack. As it turns out, many healthy treats just taste delicious! Energy balls, in general, are packed with healthy ingr ..read more

Crispy Sauteed Brussels Sprouts, subtly flavored with sea salt, pepper, and lemon, can be cooked up in minutes and on your table, ready to dazzle your guests. Table of Contents Toggle Are Sauteed Brussels Sprouts Healthy? What Exactly Does ‘Sauté’ Mean? INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS FAQs & Tips Serving Suggestions Sautéed Brussels Sprouts I love proving people wrong. Or put another way, I like to convince them that their original views of certain dishes was erroneous. Yes, that’s better. Brussels sprouts are so divisive a veggie side dish. I think that’s because they were thought to be bor ..read more

Boost corn’s natural sweetness with this recipe for Fried Corn—golden kernels bursting with juice are caramelized to add depth and richness to a Southern staple. Table of Contents Toggle Is Fried Corn Healthy? Can I Use Canned corn? INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS FAQs & Tips What Can I Add to the Corn? Southern Fried Corn Recipe Do you remember that Simpsons episode—it’s an early one, which is clearly showing my age—in which Apu stays with the Simpsons? He puts cans of corn on display out on the kitchen counter. Marge demurs until Lisa and Bart walk in and each grab a can. “Mmmm! Corn! Have ..read more