Transform salmon into a restaurant-quality dish with this teriyaki glazed salmon recipe. Bright orange, warm ginger, and toasted sesame complement a simple teriyaki marinade that reduces into a glossy glaze. Serve with rice and vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal. What are the benefits of eating salmon? I used to prefer milder white fish like … Read more

Anyone who has read my second book, The First Year: Celiac Disease and Living Gluten-Free, or who has heard me speak about living well on a gluten-free diet knows I always recommend contacting manufacturers, restaurants, and stores to verify the gluten-free status of products and their procedures for avoiding cross-contamination. I decide whether to patronize … Read more

Ready in about half an hour, this simple meatball recipe makes a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner. These Italian meatballs are tender, juicy, and easy to prepare. Meatballs are a classic, comforting dish with lots of serving options. I love these Italian meatballs tossed with spaghetti or piled into a meatball sub. They also work great … Read more

Textured Spice Cookies — buttery, soft spice cookies with a pleasant crunch and chew from crushed biscuits. These comforting cookies are perfect for cooler weather and bring a cozy, home-baked aroma to your kitchen. Depending on where you live, spring may be bringing blossoms and warmer days. If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, like me, … Read more

According to the USDA, the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program that operates in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children every school day. The program was established under the National School Lunch Act, signed by President … Read more

There’s nothing like the scent of freshly baked challah filling your kitchen. This enriched, egg-forward loaf—braided and golden—has a tender, slightly sweet crumb and is incredibly versatile. Serve it warm, use it for challah French toast, or bring it to a family meal; this homemade challah is worth making. I’ve baked this recipe many times … Read more

This simple recipe is full of flavor and is a classic favorite in soup form. Add this Lasagna Soup to your menu — you’re going to love it! My husband LOVES lasagna. It’s been his favorite meal for as long as I’ve known him, and he requests it for his birthday every year. Because I’m … Read more

What do you get when a craving for s’mores meets a desire for chocolate cookies? S’mookies — soft, fudgy chocolate cookies filled with gooey chocolate, crunchy graham cracker pieces, and gooey marshmallows. Full disclosure: these are pure indulgence, not health food. They’re one of those irresistible dessert attacks that call for baking something decadently rich … Read more

Get perfectly boiled potatoes every time? Make these Instant Pot boiled potatoes If you’d rather not stand over a pot waiting for water to boil or constantly testing potatoes for doneness, this Instant Pot method is for you. Ready to learn how to make consistently tender, fluffy boiled potatoes? Let’s get started in the bistro … Read more