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

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

A Reader Recipe: Protein Coconut Macaroons


Updated 05/24/12 9:06 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Low-Carb Macaroon Cookie Recipe

FitSugar reader eatingbirdfood made some low-carb protein coconut macaroons that would be great for an afternoon or post-workout snack. She posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. These macaroons are low in sugar and carbs and made with Tone It Up's new protein powder, Perfect Fit Protein. Learn how to make this low-carb treat after the break! 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

Link Time: Watch Happy Food, a Film About the Perils of Fast Food


Updated 05/22/12 10:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Happy Food Short Film

Watch Happy Food, a one-minute film on the perils of fast food — Eater Know when to toss those leftovers — KitchenDaily A look at Alice Waters's latest dining concept — The Braiser Michelle Obama's new recipe contest — Delish Behind the scenes at Food52 — Food52 The recipe that'll turn anyone into an anchovy lover — Yahoo! Shine IHOP's going back to basics with breakfast — NRN A Read more

Tori Spelling Shares 6 Ways to Preserve Your Children's Artwork


Updated 05/24/12 8:39 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tips For Saving Your Kids' Artwork

We're happy to share a new post from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori shares some tips on displaying kids' artwork. Over the years, Dean and I have curated quite the collection of artwork from our kids, and I know all my fellow momistas have many of your own minimasterpieces to exhibit. With the Read more

Link Time: Inside Michael Chiarello's Kitchen


Updated 05/18/12 10:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Michael Chiarello's Home Kitchen

Inside Michael Chiarello's stylish Napa kitchen — Saveur Sadly, Junior Seau's San Diego restaurant has closed — Eater This time, it's for real: a boy finds a finger in his Arby's sandwich — HuffPost Food A cocktail to have in hand while watching Preakness — Food Republic Ten recipes that make the most of strawberry with rhubarb – Delish Go meatless with this creamy zucchini Read more

Easy Ways to Get More From Your Food Budget


Updated 05/18/12 8:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stop Wasting Food

Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more

From Marinades to Mix-Ins, Make the Most of Mustard


Updated 05/18/12 8:43 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Cook With Mustard

Source: Flickr User jlastras While mustard's always delicious slathered onto your favorite sandwich, there are so many ways to go beyond the basics and get creative with this common yet versatile condiment. From marinades to mix-ins, there are plenty of ways to make the most of mustard for your next meal. Give your casseroles a bit of bite. From shepherd's pie to mac and cheese, a spoonful of Read more

5 Creative Ways to Utilize Cream Cheese


Updated 05/16/12 12:36 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Use Cream Cheese

While there's nothing tastier than a big schmear of cream cheese on a freshly toasted bagel, this tasty spread can multitask in some amazing ways. Whether you're going for something savory or sweet, cream cheese can add a layer of delicious decadence that won't go unnoticed by the people who love to chow down on your food. Ready to get inspired? Here are five creative ways to make the most of the Read more