Move over smashed potatoes! There’s a new cheesy potato in town. Inspired by the punchy, peppery magic of Cacio e Pepe—the Italian pasta classic with sharp Pecorino Romano and cracked black pepper —this version reimagines the dish with golden, crisp- edged potatoes. It’s bold and grounding, with crispy pancetta for savory smokiness and crunchy kale … Read More
Here, all the richness of French onion soup gets tucked into a crispy, golden potato skin. While most twice-baked potatoes come loaded with cheese, butter and sour cream, this version finds healthy balance without skimping on flavor. Caramelized onions bring deep, slow-cooked sweetness, a touch of light sour cream keeps things creamy but not over … Read More
This sweet potato and arugula combo is bright, bold and anything but basic. The potatoes are roasted until caramelized and crisp at the edges (skin on!), and paired with peppery arugula, creamy avocado, punchy feta and toasted pecans for an explosion of textures, flavors and nutrition! A sweet-nutty honey-tahini vinaigrette ties it all together. The … Read More
This is the ultimate stick-to-your-ribs kind of soup. Wild rice thickens and adds a boost of fiber to make it a filling but- not-heavy cold weather meal. The parmesan rinds add a nuttiness. And a drizzle of sherry vinegar at the end brings just right acidity to brighten this cozy soup and elevate all of … Read More
For years, John Moorer felt like there was something off with his health. He sought the counsel of multiple doctors, but none of them provided a diagnosis. They didn’t seem to think there was anything he should be worried about. They were wrong. His story points to the importance of being proactive when it comes … Read More
Grits are a Southern staple and delicious for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This humble ingredient makes a wonderful medium for expressing other ingredients, especially mushrooms. By simply adding a touch of butter, a little cheese and an egg, grits bake up beautifully into tender cakes, perfect for topping with an earthy and flavorful walnut-mushroom sauce. … Read More
Multiple varieties of mushrooms are now joining the familiar white button and portobellos on supermarket shelves and at local farmer’s markets. There are meaty shiitakes, sweet-and-nutty beech mushrooms, delicate oyster mushrooms, earthy maitakes, morels, chanterelle, lion’s mane and more. They’re a little mysterious and packed with umami, a fifth taste (alongside sweet, savory, sour and … Read More
You’re young. Just starting a new, uncertain career. A global pandemic is raging. And you’re diagnosed with breast cancer. What do you do? If you’re type-A, go-getter, freelance writer extraordinaire Javacia Harris Bowser, you stay calm and carry on. But you also recognize and soak up the support of a loving husband and the small … Read More
Few things bring more comfort during cold winter months than a bubbling pot pie: a blanket of warm, savory goodness to tuck into at the end of a long day. This stick-to-your ribs dish is simple, satisfying and surprisingly easy to pull together! Skillet-cooking the pie filling makes for quick prep and clean up and … Read More
These cookies are jam-packed with chocolate, chocolate, chocolate and all the right decadent things for February. Why February? Many of us (including me) back off on indulgence in January to get a healthy, solid start to the new year, which is a good thing! It’s important to allow our internal systems to reset by cutting … Read More