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 […]
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Celebrate National Salad Month
Throughout the month of May, we’re happy to be celebrating National Salad Month. As the weather gets warmer (at least here in Birmingham), salads become a natural part of this season’s menu. With fresh produce in abundance, we’re happy to get the creative juices flowing, once again, to combine unique ingredients for unbeatable combinations, atop tasty greens. Starters, sides, and […]
National Pretzel Day
They’re salty and scrumptious–what more do we need to say? Pretzels have long-since been a go-to snack for busy afternoons or stay-in movie nights. Kids, teens, and adults love them all the same, so it’s only natural that on National Pretzel Day, we celebrate this beloved treat. Problem: It’s tricky to take even a modest dip into a bag of […]
National Garlic Day
Here at Cooking Light, we’re always happy to celebrate a day dedicated to an essential cooking ingredient. Being National Garlic Day and all, we’ve rounded up a little garlic trivia and information on how to grow, choose, store, and use this pungent veggie. Did you know? Garlic is native to central Asia and found its roots as a staple part […]
Portion Police: Do you overpour?
When thinking about healthy eating, salads are an assumed safe bet. Full of nutrient-rich fruits or vegetables, these meals not only look fresh, but taste great, too. But if you’re anything like me, a tendency to overpour when it comes to salad dressing can be a huge calorie bomb. My fridge is stockpiled with bottled dressings for easy and quick […]
Most Wanted: Terrific Tea Towels
If you’re anything like me, cooking goes hand-in-hand with clean-up. It never fails that as I’m making the world’s most delicious cake or whipping up one of my favorite Cooking Light chicken recipes, I clumsily drop the pan, spoon, or lid (or if we’re being honest–all of the above), inevitably making a huge mess. That’s where my adorable tea towels come […]











