Cheryl Slocum
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Chipotle-Spiced Pumpkin Soup
Even without added cream, this pumpkin soup takes on a luxuriously velvety texture after it's simmered and pureed. Combine that with a Gr... → Read More
Grapefruit Soda
Find quick and healthy recipes, nutrition tips, entertaining menus, and fitness guides to help you make smart choices for a healthy lifestyle from Cooking Light magazine. → Read More
Wow! How to Make Naturally-Dyed Easter Eggs
Our recipe for perfect hard-cooked eggs and our formula for dyeing them make the whole thing easy—just pick a palette ranging from light pastels to richly saturated colors. → Read More
Squash Egg-in-the-Hole
Remember that childhood breakfast favorite, a piece of toast with an egg cooked into its cutout center? Well, try this stunning grown-up ... → Read More
Crunchy, Crispy Avocado Fries
We thought we had explored every way to enjoy the buttery-rich yumminess of avocados. But then we swooned over a photo of the breaded avo... → Read More
Cinnamon Spice Soda
Combine brown sugar, water, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, cloves, and crushed cardamom pod in a saucepan over medium-high; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; steep 1 hour. Strain syrup; discard solids. Cool completely. Stir 1 1/2 Tbsp. syrup into 1 cup (or more, depending on desired flavor) seltzer water. Store syrup chilled up to 2 weeks. → Read More
Guide to White Turnips: How to Select, Store, and Cook
Chilly temperatures call for cooking root vegetables until caramelized and fall apart tender. The next time you make a batch, try adding white turnips to the usual mix of potatoes, carrots, and butternut squash, or braise with their leaves for a fantastic side. → Read More
Wow! Grilled Watermelon Pizza
Kick off your next cookout with this handheld take on watermelon salad. → Read More
Wow! Send a Message-in-a-Pie
What’s better than a delicious homemade pumpkin pie? One that gives a personal touch with a fun, caring message! Share this Message in a Pie with your friends, family, or anyone you want, then share it on Instagram by tagging @cookinglight. → Read More
Wow! Chocolate Bark with Caramelized Quinoa
The first ingredient in this dark chocolate bark (psst, it’s quinoa) gives this treat loads of crunch. Plus, it’s a whole grain, which definitely makes this sweet even sweeter. Once cooled, break up some of the bark and serve it over frozen yogurt or in muesli, or enjoy it straight from the pan. Bonus! This crunchy, chocolatey treat makes a great gift. → Read More
Wow! You've Got To Try Egg Ravioli
These gorgeous ravioli come together easily thanks to pot sticker wrappers, which are made with the same ingredients as pasta dough. Just wait till you cut in and taste how good this appetizer is. → Read More
Wow! Chocolate Bark with Caramelized Quinoa
The first ingredient in this dark chocolate bark (psst, it’s quinoa) gives this treat loads of crunch. Plus, it’s a whole grain, which de... → Read More
Wow! Send a Message-in-a-Pie
What’s better than a delicious homemade pumpkin pie? One that gives a personal touch with a fun, caring message! Share this Message in a ... → Read More
Wow! Grilled Watermelon Pizza
Kick off your next cookout with this handheld take on watermelon salad. → Read More
Wow! You've Got To Try Egg Ravioli
These gorgeous ravioli come together easily thanks to pot sticker wrappers, which are made with the same ingredients as pasta dough. Just... → Read More
Wow! You've Got to Try Strawberry Gazpacho
While tomato season is at bay, turn to strawberries to make this refreshing version of the classic Spanish chilled vegetable soup. → Read More
The S'mores Hack That Will Revolutionize Your Summer Snacking
This summertime treat is perfect for a potluck. They are great served at room temperature, but if you want, pop the pan into a warm (250°) oven for 1 or 2 minutes just until the chocolate softens for the full gooey experience. → Read More
The S'mores Hack That Will Revolutionize Your Summer Snacking
This summertime treat is perfect for a potluck. They are great served at room temperature, but if you want, pop the pan into a warm (250°... → Read More
Wow! You've Got to Try Strawberry Gazpacho
While tomato season is at bay, turn to strawberries to make this refreshing version of the classic Spanish chilled vegetable soup. → Read More
Retro Triple-Layer Parfaits
Reminiscent of a stir-and-chill boxed-gelatin dessert from the 1970s, this dessert is at once creamy, fruity, and fluffy. We use pure pom... → Read More