Kristie Collado
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New York, NY, United States
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What Is Tahini?
Tahini is a sesame seed paste common in the Middle East and used in many Middle Eastern foods. → Read More
9 Wonderful Ways to Eat More Watermelon This Summer
On those sunny days when the thermometer climbs past 80 degrees, it’s important to make sure you’re getting enough water. One easy — and incredibly delicious — way to do that is to eat more watermelon. Click here for the 9 Wonderful Ways to Eat More Watermelon This Summer (Slideshow) → Read More
8 Summer Superfoods You Didn’t Realize You Were Eating
There’s no better time than summer to eat healthy — and some of the healthiest superfoods are in season during the summer. What, exactly, is a superfood? There’s no set definition, but superfoods are widely recognized to be foods that are nutrient-dense (meaning they’re low in calories yet high in nutrients). They’re also foods that could play a role in preventing or treating certain ailments… → Read More
8 Family-Style Meals That Are Perfect for Summer
After a day of swimming in the pool or day-tripping to the nearest museum or zoo, the last thing you want to do is head to your kitchen and make a big family meal. Why not try a casual, no-fuss family-style affair instead? Click here for the 8 Family-Style Meals That Are Perfect for Summer (Slideshow) → Read More
Dave's 'Faves' Burger
Heat the butter and olive oil in a sauté pan. Add the onions along with a pinch of salt and the pinch of sugar. Cook the onions on low heat until soft and browned, about 20 - 30 minutes. Set aside. Heat your grill or cast-iron grill pan to medium-high heat. Cut the loaf of French bread into 4 equal pieces and then slice each piece lengthwise. Drizzle the cut side of the French bread with olive… → Read More
6 Dishes You Should Never Bring to a Cookout
Summer is officially here — the days are longer, the weather is warmer, and we’re spending more time engaging in outdoor activities, cooking and eating included. Grilling is a quintessential part of summer eating and most of us would agree that it just wouldn’t feel like summer without a cookout or two. If you’re planning to attend a barbecue this summer, make sure you know what to make so that… → Read More
9 Grilled Chicken Salads That Will Make Healthy Eating Easier
If the diet-focused resolutions you made at the beginning of this year are still going strong, then pat yourself on the back — you have more willpower than most people. By this point in the summer, many of us can’t bear the sight of another leafy green salad, and we need some extra motivation to stick to our healthy-eating plans. → Read More
Better Than Fireworks: 8 Sparkling Desserts You Can Make for the 4th
It’s impossible to imagine the Fourth of July without the fireworks — there is something truly exciting about those colorful, glittery lights in the sky. If you’re looking for a way to add more sparkle to your Independence Day bash, why not serve some shimmering, fireworks-inspired desserts? Click here for the Better Than Fireworks: 8 Sparkling Desserts You Can Make for the Fourth (Slideshow) → Read More
5 Reasons You Should Own an All-Clad Stovetop Pressure Cooker
There are two types of people when it comes to pressure cooking: the seasoned pros (who use their cookers to do everything from braise short ribs to steam vegetables) and those who have let horror stories of exploding pressure cookers turn them off to the idea altogether. If you fall into the latter group, then you don’t have to be intimidated anymore — All Clad has created their first-ever… → Read More
15 Patriotic Recipes That Will Make You the Star of Your 4th of July Bash
Time to break out the sparklers, party poppers, and all things stars-and-stripes — the Fourth of July is right around the corner. If you’re looking for something festive to make for your cookout, you’re in luck — we decided to make red, white, and blue the theme of this week’s SWAT (Sharing With A Theme). → Read More
8 No-Cook Dishes That Will Make Weeknights Way Easier to Handle
Summer is officially here, which means the days are longer and sunnier — and the last thing that most of us want is to be cooped up in the kitchen, sweating over a home-cooked meal. Luckily, there are lots of delicious, easy, no-bake recipes that you can make instead. Click here for the 8 No-Cook Dishes That Will Make Weeknights Way Easier to Handle (Slideshow) → Read More
Keep Your Peaches Upside-Down and 9 Other Tips for Storing Summer Produce
Has this ever happened to you? You stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables at the farmers market, only to find that a few days later your produce is mottled with bruises, brown spots, and wrinkly skin. The odds are good that this premature rotting has nothing to do with the quality of your produce — it is most likely the result of improper storage. → Read More
No-Bake Desserts That Will Make You Proud to Be an American
With summer officially here and the month of June winding down, it's time to start thinking about your Fourth of July cookout. If you're like most people, you want something delicious with a patriotic twist — but not something that will have you slaving away in the kitchen for hours. Click here for the No-Bake Desserts That Will Make You Proud to Be an American (Slideshow) → Read More
These Are the First 5 Recipes You Need to Teach Your Kids
If your child has ever asked to help out in the kitchen, your first instinct is probably either "Is he old enough?" or "The kitchen is too dangerous for kids." But, believe it or not, there are lots of things that kids can do to help out when it comes to cooking. And when they're mature enough, they can even cook by themselves, provided they have adult supervision. → Read More
Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro-Chili Sauce
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. When it shimmers, add the two pieces of shallot, cut-side-down. As soon as you see bubbles around the shallot halves, turn the heat down as low as it will go. Cook the shallot halves just until they start to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard the shallot and allow the oil to cool to room temperature. Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry… → Read More
Fresh and Flavorful: Authentic Peruvian Cooking at Home
Peruvian food is widely regarded as some of the world’s most innovative and flavorful fare — from spicy chile peppers to aromatic herbs and ancient grains, Peruvian cuisine is rooted in fresh, seasonal, and delicious ingredients.If you’re curious about this vibrant South American cuisine, but you’re not sure how it could translate to your home kitchen, Gastón Acurio, Peru’s most acclaimed chef… → Read More
5 Reasons Why You Should Be Eating Brussels Sprouts and Other ‘Yucky’ Vegetables
Have you ever heard the healthy eating advice “eat the rainbow” (a tip aimed at getting people to pile a variety of colorful vegetables onto their plates)? It’s good advice, but I think we can all agree that there is one color in particular that gets a bad rap: green. → Read More
6 Healthy Morning Snacks to Eat at Your Desk
Anyone who has ever tried to clean up his or her diet will tell you that healthy eating is hard — but healthy snacking is even harder. Lots of good-for-you snacks don’t really satisfy your craving (which, in turn, causes you eat more in an attempt to fulfill a specific desire), and others just get plain old boring after a while. Work in an office and healthy snacking becomes even more difficult… → Read More
6 Vegetables You’re Probably Washing Wrong
According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, as many as 48 million people are sickened by contaminated food each year — and many times the source of the outbreak is produce. Washing your vegetables may seem like a no-brainer, but properly cleaning some of the trickier ones is a whole different story. → Read More
6 Vegetables You’re Probably Washing Wrong
According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, as many as 48 million people are sickened by contaminated food each year — and many times the source of the outbreak is produce. Washing your vegetables may seem like a no-brainer, but properly cleaning some of the trickier ones is a whole different story. → Read More