Crisp green produce just looks like it's good for you, doesn't it? Out of all of the colors of the rainbow, I tend to prefer green veggies the most. While there are countless fresh and tasty options, I was drawn in particular to avocados, artichokes, english peas, and lettuce. Find out what we like to do with these bright green ingredients when you keep reading. Read more

There are some things in life that aren't supposed to be messed with. One of those things is the BLT sandwich. This traditional combination of porky bacon, crunchy lettuce, and juicy tomatoes is perfect just the way it is. While you can serve the trio on fancy bread, I prefer to make them on toasted whole wheat because that's the way my dad made BLTs when I was a girl. Same goes for the Read more

Now that it's Summer, all I want to do is cook outside. And, wanting to add more creativity to my grilling arsenal, I've started experimenting with foods that you wouldn't think to grill otherwise. I'm grilling lettuce lately. It might sound odd, but something about warming lettuce on a smoky grill makes it more interesting, and gives it a new dimension of flavor. To do this at home, start with Read more

Here's a pretty convincing argument in favor of washing bagged greens. An E. coli lettuce outbreak has sickened at least 19 people, hospitalized 12, and left three people gravely ill. Freshway Foods and Imperial Sysco brands are recalling romaine lettuce in at least 23 states east of the Mississippi. The romaine has also been sold in salad bars and delis in stores like Kroger, Giant Eagle, Ingles Read more

The classic flavors of a breakfast sandwich — bacon, eggs, toasted bread, and melted cheese — are transformed into a salad that's worthy of dinner. The bacon is sprinkled with brown sugar and broiled until caramelized and syrupy. Thick slices of country bread are topped with jarlsberg cheese, and a fried egg finishes off the dish. It's rustic and simple, but satisfying and decadent. Want Read more

It's harvest time and farmers markets as well as local grocery stores are booming with fresh produce. Take advantage of the abundance by enjoying a delicious salad. All those veggies and greens are refreshing and satisfying, and since they're in season you can find an amazing variety this time of year. This got me thinking about leafy greens and whether there is a huge difference nutritionally Read more