food recipe: February 2018

Monday 26 February 2018

NEW! Easy Chicken Mac n' Cheese, 9 Meals to Double & Freeze, Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes and MORE!

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Easy Chicken Mac and Cheese

by Nick Evans

As I've grown as a home cook, prioritizing flexibility in recipes is something I've learned to truly cherish. Especially now that I'm a busy parent, I find myself asking a series of questions any time I approach a recipe:

Can I substitute leftovers for an ingredient in a recipe I want to make? Can I serve this meal in a variety of ways? Is it doable to make this on a weeknight, or can I change it a bit to make it special for a weekend dinner party?

When it comes to this Easy Chicken Mac and Cheese, the answer to all of those questions is "yes!"

by Carrie Havranek

There's something so wonderful and welcoming about coming home after a busy day, knowing you have a well-stocked freezer and can just pull out a casserole to reheat for dinner.

You've already done the hard work of making the meal. Now you just get to enjoy the benefits of your prior planning.

by Megan Gordon

Gluten-Free Vegan Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Banana Cupcakes

Growing up, my mom always made her famous chocolate potato cake for each of our birthdays. I know, I know: it sounds very odd, but the truth is you never actually tasted the potato and it really just ensured that the batter was super moist, which I probably never appreciated as a kid but certainly do now.

These days when birthdays arise in our household, I've found my own tricks to achieve a really moist, super chocolatey cake and cupcakes. This recipe uses one of our son's favorite foods: bananas.

by Sally Vargas

Welcome to the world of grain bowls!

What's a grain bowl? These are bowls filled full with fresh and delicious vegetables, some protein, and a cooked whole grain. The components can often be made ahead of time, so grain bowls make a great assemble-and-go meal.

by Nick Evans

If you're a beginner cook, or even an intermediate one, it may not cross your mind to try making alfredo sauce from scratch. For me, it seemed just a tiny bit out of reach for years. Then one day, I gave it a try and quickly found myself saying, "Oh. That was really easy."

Alfredo is one of the most underrated sauces—it's made with just a few pantry staples, it's always satisfying, and it's surprisingly easy to make at home.

Every home cook should have a recipe at the ready for quick weeknight dinners. It's certainly not just for restaurant dining!

by Megan Gordon

When I'm baking, I love having a few reliable back-pocket recipes that don't take a lot of fuss (no candy thermometers, please!) and that have an equally fuss-free ingredient list. But a thick and fudgy chocolate frosting that spreads easily and is dairy-free? This has proven to be an elusive thing.

However, I was determined to find a good chocolate frosting recipe to go with my Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Cupcakes, so I got to work! And I must confess that I’m mighty pleased with the results.

by Lisa Lin

Slow Cooker Taco Soup with sour cream and chips

A Cold-Weather Favorite

This slow cooker taco soup with ground beef is one of my favorite recipes to make in the slow cooker, especially in the fall and winter months.

The soup is so hearty and flavorful, and the beef gets so tender over the long hours of cooking. Let it cook all day and it just gets better.

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Saturday 24 February 2018

Meal Plan! White Chili, Thai Green Curry, Chicken Skewers, and More!

Meal Plan for February Week 4

This month, Megan Gordon is here to give us a look at what meal planning looks like for her family! Megan is a writer and recipe developer living in Seattle, WA, the author of Whole Grain Mornings, and mom to a 2-year-old. Please welcome Megan!

I often try to keep Monday dinners super simple, but lately I've found that it's Wednesday nights that have been the troublemaker. By this time in the week, everyone's starting to get tired from the pace of the work (and daycare) week, and yet it's just not quite close enough to Friday to let our guard down and get excited about the weekend.

So this Wednesday, I'm keeping it simpler than usual with a make-your-own Twice Baked Potato situation! This will go over well with small and large palates alike.

ALSO THIS WEEK: Chicken Skewers, Thai Green Curry, White Chili, and more!

Click here to see this week’s meal plan!

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Monday 19 February 2018

NEW! Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Skillet Pork Chops and Cabbage, Fudgy Gluten-Free Brownies, and More!

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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

by Nick Evans

During the cold winter months, everyone should have at least one great soup recipe that’s not only warming and filling, but that can also be made quickly on any given weeknight.

This simple Broccoli Cheddar Soup checks all the boxes—plus, it’s easy to make in one pot. Bonus!

by Sheryl Julian

It's hard to get really excited by cabbage—it seems so ordinary! But when I was in southern Germany recently, I enjoyed some truly outstanding cabbage with pork.

I knew instantly what made it so good: the cabbage was cooked low and slow in plenty of pork fat, and the pork served alongside was incredibly juicy. It was a memorable meal, and that wasn’t just the German beer talking.

by Megan Gordon

We have a lot of friends on a variety of restrictive diets right now, and as someone who loves to entertain, I wanted to make sure I had a treat that everyone could eat. But first and foremost, it had to be something everyone would actually want to eat.

I began scheming up a super fudgy, no-frills brownie that could be gluten-free, egg-free, and dairy-free — and still leave us all reaching for more. Mission accomplished.

by Garrett McCord

What is a Hot Toddy?

Children who are having trouble falling to sleep are often prescribed a glass of warm milk to help them nod off. Their parents, having spent the night cajoling, ordering and begging their children to go to bed, may need something a bit stronger.

Enter this chamomile hot toddy. It’s a drink of whiskey, honey, and lemon mixed with chamomile tea to help you doze off in no time.

by Hank Shaw

A Classic Southern Dish

Shrimp and grits is one of those iconic Southern dishes that stir something deep inside those who grew up with them.

Originally from the oceanic South—Georgia, the Low Country coast of the Carolinas and Gulf Coast states all have their versions—this homey bowl of awesome was historically a simple fisherman’s breakfast: Grits, with some bacon and a few shrimp tossed on top.

If you’ve ever eaten it, you can understand why shrimp and grits has burst from the seaside shrimp shanties.

The grits are soft, buttery, and often cheesy, with a savory, bacon-studded sauce surrounding them, and lots and lots of shrimp. Maybe some parsley or green onions for color and crunch.

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