5 Fast, Easy, and Grill-Friendly Meals to Make This Week


Updated 05/27/12 4:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Easy Grill Recipes

Even though all the Memorial Day festivities have come to a close, that's no excuse to put your grill away! There's no better way to welcome the warm weather than a special weeknight supper cooked outdoors. Whether you choose to eat al fresco or you just love to hit the grill, here are five easy meals that you can enjoy even when you're short on time! Read more

5 No-Cook Meals You'll Have Time to Make This Week (We Promise!)


Updated 05/21/12 8:31 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

No-Cook Meals

When it comes to weeknight cooking, Spring and Summer days are both bad and good things. On the one hand, with longer, warmer days, it's easier to be out and about than behind the stove in a kitchen. On the other hand, balmier evenings call for fast, superlight, no-cook meals that come together in a heartbeat. Keep reading to see five of our favorites right now. Read more

5 Fast, Easy, and Freezer-Friendly Meals


Updated 05/13/12 4:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Freezable Dinner Recipes

When you're on the go, it's incredibly convenient to have meals that are fully prepared in the freezer. Just pop these dishes in the oven until they're nice and hot, and enjoy a home-cooked meal whenever you want. Here are five fast and easy ideas that also happen to freeze very well. Read more

11 Essential Recipes For Graduates


Updated 05/10/12 2:35 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Simple Recipes

If you or someone you know is about to graduate from college, then it's time to move on from the days of dorm food, meal plans, and affordable campus eateries and get cooking instead. Should the kitchen be somewhat of a foreign place, fear not. Start with basic (but delicious) recipes and meals and work your way up to more complicated adaptations. Here are 11 tasty and essential recipes to start Read more

Real Simple's Allie Lewis Clapp Reveals 10 Ingredients to Save You Hours in the Kitchen


Updated 05/02/12 12:08 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Food Pantry Essentials

You may vow to skip takeout in favor of cooking every weeknight dinner, but let's face it: regardless of how much you like to cook, if you've got a busy schedule, you probably don't want to spend hours in the kitchen every night. The secret? According to Allie Lewis Clapp, food director of Real Simple magazine and editor of the new book Real Simple: Easy, Delicious Home Cooking, the secret sauce Read more

Got the Brown Rice Blahs? 5 Nutritious Alternatives


Updated 06/14/11 1:42 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Easy-to-Cook Supergrains For Dinner

My go-to weeknight meal often features a side of brown rice. It's versatile and more nutritious than white rice and is easy to throw in a rice cooker or boil away on the stove while I'm preparing the main course. But sometimes a dinner calls for a few other nutritional powerhouses. The next time you find yourself in the mood for something that can cook quickly in boiling water, try these Read more

Warm Up Breakfast With These Whole-Grain Hot Cereal Recipes


Updated 03/26/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Whole-Grain Hot Cereal Recipes

Sometimes a bowl of cereal from the box just doesn't do it — you need something warm to jump-start your day. If you're over eggs, and don't have time in the morning for an elaborately cooked breakfast, reach for a bowl of whole-grain hot cereal. Most recipes are easy to prep ahead of time, while others cook up in less than 10 minutes. By morning's end, you will have enjoyed a breakfast filled Read more

Not Just For the Birds: 5 Seeds You Should Be Eating


Updated 02/24/12 10:41 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Most Nutritious Seeds With Recipes

Seeds are having a comeback in a major way. Packed with essential nutrients and antioxidants, it's easy to see why. While throwing them into a smoothie or on top of a salad is an easy way to go, they work really well in recipes, too. Find out which seeds you should be eating to get more fiber, omega-3s, protein, and more into your diet and learn some great recipes to cook with them! Read more

Game on: 10 Healthy Chili Recipes


Updated 02/04/12 2:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Chili Recipes

It's no wonder that chili is a Super Bowl staple: this one-pot meal is easy to cook, serve, and clean up. And there's a chili for just about anyone because of all the recipe variations. Planning on a game-day celebration? Make one of these 10 healthy chili recipes to keep guests full throughout the day. Read more