On Oscar Sunday, Serve Wolfgang Puck's Pizza


Updated 02/25/11 4:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Four-Cheese Pizza Recipe

For the 17th year in a row, chef Wolfgang Puck is the mastermind behind the food at the glamorous Oscars afterparty, the Governors Ball. One of Puck's signature dishes, smoked salmon pizza with caviar, is on the menu. While it's easy to find the recipe online, caviar isn't the most affordable of ingredients. If you're hosting an Academy Awards viewing, I suggest you make another of Wolfgang's Read more

Are Money Clubs the New Book Clubs?


Updated 04/20/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Is a Money Club?

Money clubs are a great and fun way to stay on top of your finances. With friends supporting you, you can conquer the world and money issues! LearnVest shares how you can start one. Thea, 31, a lawyer, lives in Brooklyn, NY. Although her friends are, in her own words, “bright, savvy, awesome women,” many felt lost financially — much like she did. “In fact, almost all of them knew someone Read more

3 Ways to Indulge Your Sweet Tooth Without Blowing Your Diet


Updated 03/23/12 9:27 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Without Blowing Your Diet

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Amy Ahlberg, Prevention You already know that a too-strict eating plan can backfire, resulting in a blowout binge or, worse, throwing you off the wagon altogether. But when it comes to allowing yourself a little leeway, moderation is key. But what does "moderation" even mean? For gourmands, a cheeseburger a week Read more

3 Healthy Ways to Splurge on Salty Foods


Updated 03/05/12 6:25 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Safely Splurge on Salty Foods

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Yes, you can have your cake (or pizza, or cheeseburger) and eat it too. But you need to learn what "moderation" really means. Here's how. By Amy Ahlberg, Prevention You already know that a too-strict eating plan can backfire, resulting in a blowout binge or, worse, throwing you off the wagon altogether. But when Read more

Truffle Mac and Cheese


Updated 05/03/12 6:45 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Truffle Mac and Cheese

Winter's prime time for comfort foods, and what could be more reassuring on a bleak day than truffle mac and cheese? Cooking in Pajamas expounds. You could go to a restaurant and pay $15 for a bowl of this decadent pasta, or simply make it at home for a fraction of the price. That's right. You can make this at home for a surprisingly reasonable price. The secret is truffle oil. The use of Read more

Pepper Jelly Rugelach: A Change of Spice


Updated 12/14/11 6:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pepper Jelly Rugelach Recipe

This year, we're not the only ones in the mood for a little less sugar and a little more spice. Food Orleans shares an ingenious recipe for pepper jelly rugelach. Welcome to the third installment of my Christmas Hannukah bake-a-thon! Have you ever had rugelach? Ever heard of them? They're these awesome, petite crescents of cream cheese and butter dough wrapped around a filling such as Read more

Alex Guarnaschelli's Tips For Cooking Pizza at Home


Updated 03/01/11 9:44 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Alex Guarnaschelli's Tips For Making Pizza From the 2011 South Beach Wine and Food Festival

One of our favorite demonstrations at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival was led by chef Alex Guarnaschelli. If you're not watching her wildly entertaining and informative show on the Food Network, Alex's Day Off, I highly recommend you check out a few of the episodes. Her passion and enthusiasm for food is infectious, and her recipes are creative and delicious-sounding. On Saturday Read more

Celebrate National Pizza Month: Healthy Alternatives Under 300 Calories


Updated 10/28/11 11:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Frozen Pizza Under 300 Calories

I know it's late in the game, but October is National Pizza Month. Before celebrating at your local pizzeria with a slice containing who knows how many calories, here are ways to enjoy pizza at home keeping the calorie count below 300. Kashi Pesto Pizza: Kashi's signature seven whole grain and sesame wood-fired thin crust is topped with basil pesto sauce, diced tomatoes, caramelized onions, Read more

Your 30-Minute Run Earns These Summer Treats


Updated 06/08/11 12:56 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

What 300 calories of Summer Foods Look Like

You got up early, grabbed a quick snack, slipped on your sports bra, and headed out for a half-hour run. You burned a whopping 295 calories! Check out the list below to see what Summer treats you can feel good about indulging in after your awesome workout. Half cup of Ben & Jerry's Vanilla Ice Cream: 230 calories One cup Haagen-Dazs Raspberry Sorbet: 240 calories Medium Dunkin' Donuts Read more