Fall’s here, the weather’s getting cooler (except in LA where it seems to get hotter), and it’s time throw a party! Head over for 25 recipes for fall cocktail parties, like baked ginger-mushroom wontons, spinach lasagna cups and pumpkin pie turnovers.
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A Balanced Plate (& A Cheesy Giveaway!)
When I want it decadent and gooey, I hit up San Francisco’s American Grilled Cheese Kitchen. When I feel like a little kid, I peel thin strings off a cheese stick and pretend I have a cheese beard. When I’m really hungry? Slices of comté. Bread knife. Kitchen counter. But, when I’m feeling fancy, I…
Pan con Tomate
This month’s Recipe Redux challenge is to beat the July heat with a no-cook meal. I can’t think of a better one than my dinner last night. It’s rustic, it’s easy, it’s no-fuss, and it’s got my mouth watering thinking about it. Pan con tomate is a quick, light meal that highlights the outrageously good…
Fresh Black Bean Nachos
Whether you’re cooking for the Superbowl or supper, consider swapping your traditional nacho recipe with a healthier version. Frozen black bean burgers cut down on prep-time, and add protein and fiber without the saturated fat traditionally found in this game night favorite. Instructions: Melt part-skim shredded cheese on corn chips Top with mashed black bean burgers,…
Mini Potato Gratins
These are are the top two things I like about making single-size servings of food: They look like you put way more work into them than you actually did You can control your portion size With that in mind, I made miniature potato gratins tonight! I created 2 different recipes. One of them involves Italian-flavored…
Caroline is a freelance writer, nutrition communication consultant, and counselor with a holistic approach to healthy living. 
