Stir-Fry Chicken (or Tofu): Cashew Garlic Chicken or Tofu with Sugar Snap Peas
This stir-fry chicken (or tofu) makes a meal that's flexible: use what's in your fridge and change it if you want something a little different.
6 Things Kids Should Know How to Cook Before They Leave Home
What do kids need to know how to cook before they leave home for college or work? I consider that in my latest article at the Washington Post.
Sugar Free Smoothie Recipe: Blueberry, Basil, and Lemon Smoothie
This sugar free smoothie recipe is a healthy snack, full of flavor and packed with protein.
7-Day Diet and Weight Reset: How to Get Back on Track after Vacation
Here's the 7-Day Diet and Weight Reset technique I have found to be quick and effective for accomplishing these goals, especially after vacation.
Our High School Grad Hones His Cooking Skills Before He Flies the Coop
Our son and recent high school grad has been honing his cooking skills, and we're glad of it. Here's how...and why it's important to me.
Big News from The Scramble: Vegetarian Meal Plans Now Available!
This new 6-week vegetarian meal plan is full of good meals that are easy to make, and there are even a few bonuses for you.
Bursting with Flavor: Superfoods Salad with Cilantro-Avocado Dressing
It's super nourishing AND it's bursting with flavor: this superfoods salad will have you licking the bowl clean.
The Best Homemade Kids' Snacks on the Planet: A Cookbook All Moms Need
Get out of your snacktime rut with a cookbook all moms need: The Best Homemade Kids' Snacks on the Planet, by Laura Fuentes.
Surviving the Afternoon Hunger Attack: 10 Healthy, Energizing Snack Ideas
Here are 10 healthy snack ideas to help you beat the afternoon slump. Bonus: they're also energizing!
A Smile in Every Spoonful: Lovely Lentil Soup
Whether you're looking for a meatless meal or something quick and hearty, this lentil soup with spinach and tomatoes will make dinner smile-worthy.
The Health Benefits of Herbs and Spices
There are health benefits of herbs and spices that go beyond the flavor. Make your meals more exciting...and healthy!...by spicing them up!
Celebrate Spring with a Pomegranate Margarita
Celebrate Spring with a colorful homemade cocktail: here's how to make a pomegranate margarita!
Amazing Zucchini Pie
This amazing zucchini pie is mild and simple enough to appeal to the palates of many people, including kids (it actually tastes a little like pizza).
At the Washington Post: Family Dinners vs. Extracurriculars
Should family dinners trump extracurricular activities? Here's why I say yes and how you can make family dinners a regular reality.
Spring Cleaning for Your Body: Brazilian Coconut Detox Elixir
After a long winter, cleanse your insides with this scrumptious detox elixir.
Please Don’t Give Me Your Business Card (and Don’t Take Mine Either!)
Though I enjoy meeting new people and making connections, I hate business cards. Here's how I deal with that and why I don't want you to give me your business card (or take mine).
Our Latest Snack Obsession: Celia’s Sriracha Popcorn
Sriracha Popcorn is a crunchy, salty, spicy sensation that we can’t get enough of.
Easy and Delicious Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
Not only is it healthier, but my homemade ranch dressing recipe is also easy and delicious. In fact, my daughter prefers it to the bottled ranch!
Don’t Be a "Should-er": How to Give Advice Better
It's not that I don't want to take advice, it's that the "should-ers" don't give advice in a way that's easy to take. Here are three tips to avoid that.
Surviving a Sugar Detox (Anyone Want to Join Me?)
It wasn't easy, but when I survived my sugar detox...and you can, too! Want to join me? Here's how it worked with me and my team.