The First Lady's Minty Spring Pea Salad


Updated 05/25/12 9:47 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Michelle Obama's Spring Pea Salad Recipe

Fresh green peas are the first sign for Spring and since they have a short season, I always get my fill before they disappear come Summer. And just in the nick of time, I spotted a new recipe from Michelle Obama's upcoming book, American Grown. The First Lady's pea salad calls for peas, shallots, leeks, and mint, all tossed together with a healthy cream dressing. After shelling the peas, they Read more

Dig Into Sasha and Malia Obama's Favorite Cauliflower Mac and Cheese


Updated 05/24/12 9:45 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Michelle Obama Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe

In honor of next week's release of Michelle Obama's cookbook, American Grown, we baked up something sweet, and now we're onto another one of America's favorite comfort foods, mac and cheese. I was initially a little wary of this version because it didn't call for making a roux, which gives most mac and cheese recipes that creamy, hearty texture. In the first lady's recipe, you simply stir Read more

Healthy Breakfast Ideas From the Community


Updated 05/25/12 7:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Enchilada Breakfast Casserole Recipe

If you're looking for breakfast inspiration, then you've come to the right place! Here are a few of our favorite new recipes from the FitSugar Healthy Recipe community group. If you're entertaining a large party, then cooking up a healthy breakfast enchilada casserole is an easy way to feed the crowd. With a decadent name like upside-down banana-bread pancakes with maple cream, who would have Read more

A First Ladylike Grilled Chicken Salad With Herb Vinaigrette


Updated 05/24/12 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe With Herb Sherry Vinaigrette From Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama exudes elegance, so it's no surprise that her recipe for chicken salad with herb vinaigrette is simple and sophisticated too. In honor of the First Lady's first cookbook, American Grown, coming out on May 29, I whipped up this easy and healthy dinner salad. This salad celebrates Summer greens, herbs, and grilling season, though if you don't have a grill, the chicken is just as Read more

Savory Sight: Chorizo and Potato Flautas


Updated 05/24/12 12:02 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Chorizo and Potato Flautas

We like potatoes and we like chorizo — but wrapped together in crispy, just-fried tortillas? Well, we love that. Thanks to Ericairis for inspiration. These flautas were so easy to make and packed a huge flavor punch.  For the recipe, check out her blog, then be sure to share your latest eats with us in the Savory Sights community group. Read more

The Best Turkey Club Sandwich in the World


Updated 05/22/12 5:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make the Best Club Sandwich

Club sandwiches, like burgers or fried chicken, come in a myriad of styles and spinoffs. Some prefer turkey to chicken, rye bread to white, or aioli to mayonnaise. This recipe isn't a true classic club, as it has avocado, cheese, and mustard, but I consider it to be the best. Here, smoky turkey and bacon complement the buttery flavors of the ripe avocado and cheddar cheese. This sandwich — Read more

It's National Salad Month! Healthy Tips to Get You Excited


Updated 05/23/12 5:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make a Salad Healthy

As if we need an excuse to enjoy a big bowl of veggies, fruits, and other goodies tossed together, May is National Salad Month. Grab your best greens and follow these tips and tricks for making a tasty and healthy salad. Creative Ways to Build a Salad Hitting the salad bar can be a good thing when you know the best way to navigate through all those choices. To maintain a healthy medium, follow Read more

How to Curb Salt — but Not Flavor — in Your Cooking


Updated 05/23/12 6:30 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Cook With Less Salt

By now you're probably familiar with MyPlate, the government's new food pyramid replacement; in case you hadn't heard, based on the updated guidelines, Americans are consuming far more sodium than they should. And new research suggests that overconsumption of salt affects cognitive function. High blood pressure, water retention, and stupidity? That's too much to bear. The good news is that there Read more

Savory Sight: Easy No-Rice Sushi Rolls


Updated 05/22/12 3:34 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

No-Rice Sushi Rolls

Don't be daunted by rolling your own sushi. Here, hayleysf reminds us that this Japanese favorite is just as easy to create on your own at home — rice optional. For the recipe, check out her blog, then be sure to share your latest creations with us in our Savory Sights community group. 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