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Fall Cocktail Recipes

Nowandgen Author — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:37:12 +0000

In celebration of cooler temps and the changing season, I’ve rounded up six fall cocktail recipes from some of my favorite people, places, and publications.

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My Favorite Winter Kale Salad

Nowandgen Author — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:22:46 +0000

I harvested all my kale before the big snow storm in Texas last week, so I'm making big batches of my favorite winter kale salad from Planted.Kitchen.

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Pie Tips from Candace Nelson

Nowandgen Author — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 21:31:14 +0000

Sprinkles Cupcakes founder Candace Nelson reveals her secrets for perfect pies—and shares her chocolate bourbon pecan pie recipe.

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What We’ve Been Cooking in Quarantine

Nowandgen Author — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:00:30 +0000

We’ve always cooked a lot in the Padalecki household, but man—I’ve never cooked so much (or done so many dishes!) in my entire life as I have these last two months. And I know I’m not alone. With restaurants closed and takeout much harder to get these days, I’m pretty sure everyone is spending a lot more time in the kitchen cooking in quarantine. To battle the food boredom and use up produce before it goes bad, we’ve been trying to get creative and find delicious recipes that don’t require too many ingredients or too much effort. Here are eight of my go-to quarantine cooking recipes, from salmon and egg standards to vegan and junk food–inspired options. See any that interest you? Give them a try, and then let me know how they turned out! And I’d love it if you would share your favorite recipes in the comments below. I’m always looking for new things to cook that will please the whole family. Quinoa beet salad with feta from Amy Chaplin I love anything with beets, particularly this recipe. You can see Amy’s passion for food and food prep in her cookbook, Whole Food Cooking Every Day. Her recipes reflect […]

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How to Make Delicious (and Filling!) Smoothies

Nowandgen Author — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:25:51 +0000

With three kids at two different schools, mornings in our house can be chaotic. My number one priority each morning is making sure that their little bellies are filled with something healthy when they walk out the door. Since quick options are a must, one of our breakfast go-tos is smoothies. I’m always looking for new ideas to boost the nutrition and staying power for our smoothie concoctions, so I was thrilled when I heard that Catherine McCord of Weelicious has a new book out called Smoothie Project: The 28-Day Plan to Feel Happy and Healthy No Matter Your Age. The book boasts more than 100 smoothie recipes—yum! I reached out to Catherine about her love for smoothies, including what started her on this journey and her secret to making smoothies that are delicious, nutritious, and filling. Read on for all the goodness (and to see Catherine’s awesome smoothie planner sheet!), and let me know your favorite smoothie combination in the comments. What started your interest in smoothies? I’ve always loved smoothies and drank them through my pregnancies, but the Smoothie Project started when my son, Kenyan, was very sick last year. He was lethargic and had headaches and nausea for […]

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My Aunt’s Famous Biscotti Recipe

Heather Catania — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 08:31:06 +0000

Growing up, my family was traditional in the sense that every Christmas we picked out our tree, scattered ornaments around the floor, and discussed (and fought over) which ornament went where—and who got to hang the angel. We drove through neighborhoods strung with lights and with Santas flying over chimneys and voted on which house we loved the most that year. We did the obligatory smile-for-the-camera Christmas photos, but that was pretty much the extent of our “traditions.” I always attempted to bake, but being the oldest of four unique siblings, I felt like I could never satisfy everyone’s cravings. The one exciting treat everyone agreed upon was waiting in a shiny tin that arrived by post promptly before every Christmas. The contents inside were the most delectable homemade biscotti from my Aunt Cathy.These biscotti had the best crunch (not too firm and not too chewy) and soaked up hot chocolate, coffee, or tea just right. I looked forward to my Aunt Cathy’s shipment every year. And even though we lived close to each other for the 13 years that I lived in the Bay Area, she never failed to mail them. Maybe it’s her Georgia roots and Southern traditions, […]

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Fall Recipe: Pickled Apples and Pears

Heather Catania — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 16:33:13 +0000

I've been trying to limit our food waste. So, when we recently had an abundance of apples and pears that I didn’t know what to do with, I reached out to my chef friend Brock Lane for ideas. His suggestion: PICKLE them. Say what? I'd never thought to pickle fruit, but I did it and I have to say, the results were delicious and gorgeous.

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Frosted Pretzels Recipe

Heather Catania — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 15:00:23 +0000

A quick, fun, easy dessert or snack recipe that you and your kiddos will love.

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Easy Homemade Granola Bars With Sprinkles’ Candace Nelson

Nowandgen Author — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 18:56:28 +0000

Thanks to marathon training, I feel like I’m hungry ALL. THE. TIME. I’m having difficulty fueling my body and staying full. Not a bad problem to have, but I want to be mindful of what I’m putting in my body. Thankfully, my friend and founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, Candace Nelson, has come to the rescue with her gluten-free granola bars. Her signature snack always satisfies my sweet tooth while packing a healthy punch of protein and antioxidants. The recipe combines seeds, rolled oats, maple syrup and mini chocolate chips for a delicious, high-energy bar. (Note: It calls for almond butter, but you can sub it out for sunflower butter to make the bars nut-free, should you or your kids have nut allergies). It’s a simple “mix and bake” type recipe that’s so easy even my little ones can help. Candace also shares a cool tip on how to dress ‘em up, so they taste and look better than any store bought bar. Check out the video to see how they’re made, then try it yourself with the recipe below! Crunchy Chocolatey Granola Bars 2 cups rolled oats (not quick cook) ½ cup sunflower seeds ½ cup pumpkin seeds 1/3 cup […]

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Soup Recipes To Warm The Season

Nowandgen Author — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 17:08:46 +0000

To me, there is no better comfort food than a bowl of homemade soup. It reminds me of snowy winter days in Idaho and my mom’s caring hands. She would sauté aromatic vegetables, letting all the ingredients simmer and marinate while we were away at school until they made a delicious, rich broth. Coming in from the cold to the finished pot on the stove felt like such a treat, and the aromas made the whole house smell amazing. With its cozy familiarity, soup is still one of my favorite things to cook during the winter months. Eating it makes me feel comforted and I love how making it always seems to bring my family together—whether it’s with big bowls around the kitchen table or in to-go mugs to warm us up on the sidelines while we cheer on the boys at their soccer game. Considering half the country is still thawing out from the polar vortex, it felt like the perfect time to share some warming recipes. Here are my five favorite soups to cozy up to, perfect for a cold day. What are your go-to comfort foods? Jamie Oliver’s Tomato Soup The classic combo of tomato soup and […]

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