Recipes

Vegan Pasta Bake

Vegan Pasta Bake

This vegan pasta bake with broccoli, tomatoes, and smoked tofu is a family favorite! It’s super delicious, creamy with a crispy top, kid-friendly, and very easy to make.  Why This Recipe Works We’ve been making this easy vegan pasta bake for years and our kids absolutely love it! I love that it’s easy to prepare ahead, so you can just place everything in the oven on busy weeknights.  The sauce is super rich and creamy and it has a nice crispy crust. My favorite veggies for this pasta bake are broccoli and cherry tomatoes, but the recipe also works well...

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7 Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Recipes for Easy, Healthy Mornings

7 Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Recipes for Easy, Healthy Mornings

Tired of the same old breakfast bars or morning cereal? This new year, change up your eating habits by adopting the Mediterranean diet, a plan that emphasizes plant-based foods, healthy fats, and whole grains. Hailing from European countries like Italy and Greece, this time-tested diet replicates ingredients found in those regions and focuses on vegetables, fruits, and olive oil as the primary source of fat. The Mediterranean diet has been admired in recent years because it has been shown to be effective for weight loss and improving overall health. The popularity is largely attributed to the richness of the nutrients...

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National Cheese Lover’s Day 2023

National Cheese Lover’s Day 2023

A plate with cheese.Larry Crowe, Associated Press It’s going to be a gouda day — Happy National Cheese Lover’s Day!On Friday, cheese lovers will be delighted to know that there’s a day celebrating love of cheese. Whether your favorite type of cheese delicacy is a charcuterie board or it’s melted mozzarella and provolone on a pizza, National Cheese Lover’s Day gives everyone an opportunity to enjoy cheese. If you’re looking for some different cheesy meals you can make, here’s a list of simple meals you can try or buy today. Charcuterie board A charcuterie board is a classic way to...

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6 Healthy Snacking Habits Nutritionists Recommend

6 Healthy Snacking Habits Nutritionists Recommend

It’s 2 P.M. You’re taking a quick break from working and suddenly, hunger strikes. It’s time to have a snack, but what do you choose? With thousands of quick, easy options when it comes to a morning or afternoon snack, it can be overwhelming to know what’s worthwhile. Incorporating a few healthy snacks into your everyday eating routine can be a great way to curb hunger during meal gaps while also maintaining your energy. We picked the brains of some experts who recommended their top tips when it comes to mindful, healthy snacking habits. Related: Sign up to receive delicious...

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From the first trip of the new year....

From the first trip of the new year....

Hi, there!Happy New Year!  I am currently on a plane heading west to Las Vegas. My husband and I are going out to visit our son, who moved there a couple months ago. It’s a big trip that has been much anticipated. In 2019 and early 2020, Mike worked out in Vegas supervising the building of the ESPN studio where Christian is employed today. He commuted from our home in Virginia to Vegas weekly, and every week he told me how gracious the people were out there and how they’d all said repeatedly that he should bring his wife on...

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