Is there anything more refreshing than ice cold cucumber on a hot day? This Chinese-style cucumber salad with bits of shredded chicken (or tofu!) takes almost no effort to prepare and makes a fantastic light summer meal. Continue reading “Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad” »
Chia seeds are packed with protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids and, with just liquid and time to sit, they turn the consistency of pudding. It’s pretty magical and very versatile — and excellent for lunch. READ MORE »
(Image credit: Joe Lingeman) If your regular salad order skews toward a bowl of greens tossed with shrimp and a medley of chili-spiced ingredients for punchy Southwestern flare, this is the DIY salad kit to keep in your lunch rotation. And we’ve got a couple smart grocery store shortcuts help it come together fast. READ … [Read more…]
By now it’s probably obvious that we’re pretty obsessed with meal prepping at Kitchn. Sure, it might not be as sexy as whipping something up on the fly, but meal prepping provides a host of benefits, including saving you money, helping you eat more healthfully, and ensuring that those hanger pains stay at bay. While … [Read more…]
Right now across North America we’re slowly experiencing a solar eclipse. If you’re in the “path of totality” — where the moon blocks out the sun — you’ll experience a true natural phenomenon. There’s one catch, though: In order to see this awe-inspiring sight, you’re going to need a special pair of glasses or pinhole … [Read more…]
(Image credit: Joe Lingeman) Open Slideshow Cheese crackers, whether they are square or shaped like an animal, are highly snackable. They’re tender and crisp, a little buttery, and bursting with cheese flavor. Replicating these snack staples can be disappointing, as my 5-year-old told me often during attempt after attempt to make her beloved “cheddar bunnies” … [Read more…]
Whole berries on board When fresh berries are abundant this summer, do yourself a big favor and snatch them up for jam making. No need to make a huge fuss over buying special ingredient or equipment for canning — you can make summer berry jam with just the fruit, lemon juice, and sugar in about … [Read more…]
Let’s be honest — the last thing any of us wants to do after getting home from a day of sun and swimming is stand at the stove to make dinner. These are the nights that call for super-easy summer meals that are light and refreshing yet still satisfying. From flank steak panzanella and turkey … [Read more…]
This week I added an extra challenge to my meal plan: I did not go grocery shopping over the weekend. My husband and I are leaving for vacation at the end of the week, so I am on a mission to clear everything out of the fridge that might spoil, which includes a lot of … [Read more…]
Selling in bulk is Costco’s main schtick. And that can certainly be one way to save money on groceries while you’re there. (Congrats on being the new, proud owner of four pounds of peanut butter!) But there are a few other ways to save. Try these tips — even if the resulting haul requires you … [Read more…]