A Sweet and Salty Memorial Day Menu


Updated 05/25/12 12:01 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Memorial Day Menu

Since Memorial Day signals the unofficial start of Summer, why not kick off the sunny season with good friends and good food? Whether you're planning a low-key backyard barbecue or an all-out holiday feast, we've gathered some delicious recipes to help you host a fun, festive party for your pals. From salty grilled chicken to sweet cherry pie, here are 11 tasty dishes to try on Memorial Read more

Big Day, Little Bites! 14 Foods For Your Wedding's Kid Table


Updated 05/12/12 6:48 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Wedding Food For Kids

If you're braving a bevy of lil ones at your wedding, it's probably a good idea to also come up with a kid-friendly menu to please their palates. While we've been to many-a-wedding where the kids' meal involved a whopping plate of chicken fingers and fries, we encourage you to think outside that box (or should we say bucket?) to create a modern menu that is sure to delight your little guests, and Read more

Bridging Cultures With Food: Global Culinary Wedding Traditions


Updated 04/25/12 2:18 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

International Wedding Food Traditions

It wasn't too long ago that wedding food options were limited to beef, chicken, or fish with a champagne toast and frosted white cake to follow. Of course, with infinitely creative couples finding new ways to set their celebrations apart, there's no longer a set formula to the American wedding menu. Drawing upon traditions from other world cultures, couples can honor their diverse backgrounds or Read more

Food Review: Healthy Asian Chicken Frozen Dinners


Updated 05/20/11 12:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Review of Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, Kashi, and Other Frozen Chicken Dinners

It's a fact: frozen dinners happen. We know life is busy and you can't always whip up a home-cooked meal. When pressed for time, microwaveable meals make for an easy option, but the frozen-food aisle can easily overwhelm your senses of judgment. With so many choices, it's hard to figure out which frozen dinner will truly be a tasty, healthy meal. To take the guess work out of your next trip to Read more

Score a Touchdown With These Healthy Super Bowl Snacks


Updated 02/07/12 10:42 AM · Posted by · 10 comments

Healthy Super Bowl Snacks and Dips

In my house, Super Bowl Sunday equals Super Bowl snack time. Savory items like chips, dips, wings, and pizza are standard, but I also offer up healthy, lighter fare. Intercept empty calories, sugar, and fat by making these better-for-you alternatives to the classics. With tasty food like this, you won't even miss the guacamole, ranch dip, or chicken wings! Read more

Welcome to Your Ultimate Game-Day Guide


Updated 02/04/12 8:00 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Super Bowl Recipe Guide

We've spent the whole month in an appetizer state of mind, dreaming up buffalo-flavored provisions, global chicken wing recipes, daytime cocktails, and more — and now, we're putting it all in one place. If you're trying to figure out what you should make tomorrow, look no further: meet your ultimate guide to game-day food. Read more

Family Fiesta! Chicken Fajitas Three Ways


Updated 08/08/11 2:13 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Easy Mexican Recipes For Kids

It's time for a family fiesta! During Winter who doesn't like their food — hot, hot, hot? We asked kiddie chef extraordinaire Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious and mother of two, to share some of her mouthwatering, low-maintenance, Mexican recipes with us. Check out Catherine's delicious options — chicken fajitas three ways, healthy refried beans, and big kid guacamole — that are a Read more

LilSugar's Must Haves For July


Updated 07/05/11 11:02 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

July Must Haves For Families

Summer is officially here, and we're celebrating the season's warm weather, lack of school, and general laid-back attitude. Now that we've reached the midpoint for the year, check out LilSugar's fun finds for the month, including a fun new cookbook, a cute bathing suit ensemble, and a fun way to celebrate National Ice Cream month! Have fun! Read more

7 Surprisingly Not Vegetarian Foods


Updated 10/25/11 10:26 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Seemingly Vegetarian Foods With Animal Ingredients

If you're vegan or vegetarian, it's pretty easy to opt out of the obvious no-nos such as hamburgers and chicken wings. Aside from nonvegan beverages, you'll also want to avoid these seemingly vegetarian foods that contain hidden animal ingredients. Source: Flickr User Cooking Gluten Free Read more

Food Trucks Galore at Carts in the Parc


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

2011 Carts in the Parc Pictures

From seminars to tastings and everything in between, I've had a lot of fun attending this year's NYC Wine & Food Festival. But even though I loved the grand tasting and Friday night's star-studded Burger Bash, if you ask me, the best event of the weekend was Carts in the Parc, an outdoor gathering of more than a dozen food trucks that are not just a quintessential part of New York's food Read more