We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most people you speak to these days are trying to stretch every dollar as far as possible — even the ones they spend buying apples and oranges. Food prices are expected to increase yet again this year, and food manufacturers are making portions smaller without reducing prices. Not surprisingly, a recent Rasmussen poll found Read more

Sea urchin is often a polarizing ingredient. Yoo Eatz encourages us to muster some courage and embrace this culinary adventure in the form of pasta. What's so gross about sea urchin? Even some of the most adventurous eaters I know will make the most horrific faces when the topic comes up. I asked my husband about this — he generally recoils when I suggest that we share a pair of nigiri at the Read more

Take advantage of citrus season by using it in every meal possible. Here, CheesePlease gives us a fast, easy, and healthy salmon recipe that is highlighted with orange zest and juice. Frequently, fennel is paired with oranges in a salad, so I decided to pair them together with salmon. Delicious! An orange is zested, juiced, and then whisked together with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Half of this Read more

Roast chicken and potatoes is one of my go-to meals for quick entertaining. All you have to do is season with herbs and olive oil and toss the two ingredients in the oven. However, when I'm in the mood for something a little more special than chicken, I change it up and use delicate, flaky salmon fillets. The key is to cook each of the elements (potatoes, asparagus, salmon) for different amounts Read more

Got a hankering for a crusty salmon cake? FitSugar reader be-healthful posted her gluten-free salmon cake recipe in the FitSugar Healthy Recipe community group. Head over to Healthful Pursuit to learn how to make this quick salmon cake recipe. Don't forget to post your own recipes in our Healthy Recipe group! Yours may be featured on our homepage. Read more

There are many ways to season fish, but one great technique for super juicy salmon is to use both a marinade and spice rub. This recipe does just that: it gives the salmon a double dose of seasonings. First, the salmon is soaked in a bath of orange juice, olive oil, and thyme. This mixture seeps into the fish and ensures a moist interior. Next, the salmon is rubbed with brown sugar, paprika, and Read more

The Tone It Up girls just posted this video recipe for foil-wrapped grilled salmon and asparagus in the FitSugar Community. Check out their special guest star: Tenley Molzahn of The Bachelor fame! For more great videos and healthy living tips, be sure to join the Tone It Up community group. Read more

Poaching may sound like an advanced technique, but it is actually nothing more than gently simmering food in liquid until it is cooked through. Poaching lends itself best to delicate ingredients that risk falling apart or drying out at high heats. Foods such as fish, chicken, eggs, and fruit poach beautifully; the low heat, kept between 140° to 180° Fahrenheit, preserves flavor, allowing for Read more

Although many people hear the words "fish tacos" and immediately think of the Baja-style fried variation, I prefer fresh fish tacos. Normally I use a firm, flaky white fish, but when I found this recipe that employed salmon, I knew I had to make it. Since the salmon cooks quickly in a saute pan, it's easy enough to serve on a weeknight. Don't skip the toppings, the cabbage adds a wonderful crunch Read more