Meghan Rodgers stories, Page 3
Why you should always ‘rest’ meat before carving
When the smell of sizzling, charred steak is wafting through the air, it can be hard to delay any further gratification. You want to dive fork first into that juicy piece of meat and feast until you’re full. But before you make this backyard barbecue blunder, you should understand the...
Try this guilt-free banana hummus, yes, banana hummus
I admit that the name “dessert hummus” is sort of baffling to the mind and the taste buds. You can imagine the slightly gritty, savory texture of pulverized chickpeas in traditional hummus but can’t quite image how “sweet” can come anywhere near this popular appetizer. Two weeks ago, I was...
How to pick the best pineapple every time
With summer mere weeks away, we’re dreaming of lazy days lounging in the sunshine while snacking on sweet, succulent pineapple. Although they’re available all year long, the tangy, tropical fruit is at its peak ripeness from April to July, making this month a peak time to start enjoying the bold...
Lovely lime squares bring just enough zing
If you’re a fan of all things citrus, you’re going to love these tart little lime squares. Just 5 ingredients give you a bright and cheery dessert that goes great washed down with hot tea or ice cold milk. I could pretty much commit to only eating desserts that incorporate...
Margarita cupcakes are a festive summer treat
Margarita cupcakes. What could be more perfect for spring and summer? You’ll find all kinds of reasons to make these fun, tequila-infused cupcakes. I mean, who doesn’t love a little spiked dessert? This recipe makes a deliciously moist cake with a light lime and tequila flavor — just like your...
How to make a margarita with just 3 ingredients
Quick! How do you make a margarita? With Cinco de Mayo just days away … now is the time to learn. Margaritas should be one of the most simple cocktails out there, but somehow, we’ve gone and complicated things. We’ve convinced ourselves that to make them, we need a fully...
Pea salad is springtime in a bowl
Spring salads can be so so good. Think of yourself eating whole, fresh ingredients and feeling happy, healthy and full. This springy Mediterranean-inspired dish will deliver on all three. Springtime pea tabouli salad is filling thanks to the high-fiber peas and protein-packed quinoa (about 8 grams of protein per 1...
Lemon icebox pie is perfect Easter dinner ending
Lately, my flavor of choice for just about anything is lemon. Come spring, I crave that tart, cool flavor. This lemon icebox pie is the perfect ending to a backyard barbecue, fish fry or Easter dinner. But don’t get me wrong — I most enjoy it for breakfast the next...
A vegan guide to condiments, sauces
What’s actually in wasabi anyway? Doesn’t soy sauce contain fish or something? When it comes to common condiments, sometimes their specific ingredients are a mystery. Condiments can pose a problem for vegans or for those looking to eat fewer animals products, so many people will just stick to the one...
Cracking through 8 myths about eggs
They’re cheap, nutritious and an essential part in the diets of billions around the world. Still, there are a lot of myths surrounding the ordinary egg. Get ready for a bit of shell shock. I’m about to scramble everything you think you know about eggs. Myth: Brown chickens lay brown...
Add creamy avocado to that next egg salad sammy
This avocado and egg salad is one of my favorite homemade lunches because it’s healthy, tastes great and uses Greek yogurt instead of mayo. Tuna salads and egg salads are often passed off as healthy, but they’re so loaded with fatty mayo that you might as well have opted for...
