Reader Amy Seymour from Pittsburgh, PA wasn’t the only one interested in the May issue when it arrived. She says, “My dog Oliver and I had to fight over the latest issue! Love all the family-friendly, quick, and easy meals. Just made the zucchini mini muffins – a hit with my toddlers! Thank you!” Thanks, Amy! We hope you and […]
Five on Friday: Have a Healthier Memorial Day Weekend
Each Friday, we share five things that are getting buzz around the Cooking Light office—from what we’re reading around the Web, to what’s hot on Instagram, or even our latest favorite ingredient. This week, we’ve put together a few tips for enjoying a happy, healthy Memorial Day weekend. 1. Think ahead. Simple things like staying hydrated and reapplying sunscreen are essential during a weekend […]
Memorial Day Planning: Wines to Pair with Grilled Foods
Beer is the go-to backyard beverage when the barbecue gets fired up, but wine is a match for anything that bears grill marks. Tequila-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs 1. Barbecue Chicken: A juicy red with plush fruit and light tannins will be a gentle partner to the bold, tangy sauce and smoky grilled chicken. Try a primitivo blend from southern Italy. […]
Quick hits: Three great beauty products I’m loving these days
This is kind of a random conglomeration of items—some new, some not so much—but I occasionally like to share what’s been in heavy rotation in my beauty closet. My hope is that you’ll find something you love, too. I’m a bit of a nail polish junkie, as I’ve mentioned before, but the removal process takes a lot of the fun […]
Today’s Special: Broiled Salmon Crostini from Spur Restaurant in Seattle
May in the Pacific Northwest means one thing above all: fantastically fresh salmon. In particular, the region’s sockeye salmon—robustly flavored, brilliantly ruby-colored, loaded with healthy fats—is beginning to be offered fresh and wild-caught nationwide this time of year. We turned to Brian McCracken and Dana Tough, the chef-owners of the wildly popular gastropub Spur in Seattle, for a quick and […]
The Secrets of a Healthy Burger: Little swaps yield big results
If you’ve noticed the ballooning sizes of the great American burger in recent years (honestly, who needs a patty that is two-thirds of a pound!), you might wonder how you can have your burger without blowing your nutrition budget. It’s a challenge, but it’s one we think we’ve mastered in a delicious way over and over. (See our collection of […]
How much fat drips off your burger?
Every cook knows about grill shrinkage—the tendency of burgers to lose juice and fat as they approach perfection. But we wondered: Do fattier cuts lose a higher percentage of their fat over heat, since fat melts and combusts easily? And if so, does a fattier grind of beef—say, the usually cheaper 80/20—end up close to the 90/10 grind that we […]
5 Tips for Healthy Outdoor Entertaining
As Memorial Day approaches, a weekend bound to be filled with good food, great friends, and lots of laughter, it’s increasingly important to plan ahead for your outdoor entertaining festivities. From safe grilling practices to hydration tricks, we’ve rounded up our top five tips to ensure that you and your family remain safe and healthy throughout the holiday weekend. 1. Stay […]
How NOT to Feed an Army
Last month I catered a reception for about 30 friends, and made enough to feed an army. More accurately, I made enough to feed a half-starved army of giants with Olympic-sized appetites. It was far, far too much, leaving me with vats of hummus, enough carrot sticks to circle the globe, and enough cheese biscuits to make Paula Dean blush. […]
