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How to Write a Better Recipe

What makes a recipe good? How can you tell if a recipe isn't worth your time, money, and appetite? In this blog post, adapted from a recent presentation, I'll show you how!
Posted 8/31/2011  6:00:00 AM By:   : 24 comments   21,327 views
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Easy Tips for Getting More Veggies and Whole Grains on the Table

Having trouble making healthy meals fast? New mom and food writer Nicki Sizemore shares her best tips!
Posted 8/23/2011  10:00:00 AM By:   : 23 comments   16,346 views
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Get Savvy about Salsa

Who says you have to eat salsa with chips--or make it with tomatoes? Chef Meg shakes up everything you know about this fat-free, vitamin-packed sauce.
Posted 8/8/2011  2:00:00 PM By:   : 35 comments   38,377 views
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7 Simple Whole-Grain Pasta Salads

Today Chef Meg teaches you how to cook without a recipe. On the menu: pasta salad, several ways!
Posted 7/18/2011  2:00:00 PM By:   : 40 comments   37,437 views
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USDA Lowers Safe Cooking Temperatures for Pork

Did you know it's OK for pork to be served a bit pink? Chef Meg explains why!
Posted 6/21/2011  6:00:00 PM By:   : 13 comments   22,541 views
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Tips for Washing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Whether choosing from the dirty or clean list, it is important to wash your favorite fresh fruits and vegetables. Use these tips to keep your family safe and healthy.
Posted 6/20/2011  6:00:00 PM By:   : 47 comments   69,112 views
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Comfort Food from My Motherland

Chef Meg shares one of her favorite recipes from her mother's native country!
Posted 3/24/2011  5:00:00 PM By:   : 46 comments   20,559 views
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Luck of the Irish Nachos and a Better Reuben

Chef Meg has two mouth-watering recipes for your St. Patrick's Day festivities!
Posted 3/17/2011  5:00:00 AM By:   : 19 comments   18,860 views
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Chef Meg's Top 10 Tools for a Stress-Free Kitchen

Wonder what Chef Meg uses to ease meal prep? As a busy wife and mother of three who loves to run, she takes shortcuts just like the rest of us!
Posted 3/7/2011  5:00:00 PM By:   : 72 comments   34,844 views
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4 Healthy Recipes for Busy Nights

When the days are shorter and the nights are colder, who wants to waste precious time in the kitchen? Not me! Every minute counts--so these recipes are quick and easy.
Posted 1/18/2011  2:32:24 PM By:   : 30 comments   30,194 views
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Help Us Name the First SparkPeople Cookbook

Readers, we need your help. You might have heard that SparkPeople was writing a cookbook--our first! But first we need to choose a name. That's where you come in...
Posted 1/5/2011  2:00:00 PM By:   : 966 comments   32,625 views
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Guiltless and Sweet Holiday Treats You Have to Try!

Check out these better-for-you treats you can include in your celebrations this year!
Posted 12/15/2010  6:00:00 AM By:   : 15 comments   20,240 views
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Healthy Hanukkah Tips: A Lighter Take on the Festival of Lights

Keep the tradition and cut the fat this Hanukkah with these delicious new takes on your favorite recipes!
Posted 12/1/2010  10:00:00 AM By:   : 11 comments   18,051 views
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Healthy Eating Tips for Singles: 5 Ideas to Help Your Waistline and Your Wallet

It's not easy to cook and shop for one, but these tips will help you navigate the world full of family-size foods and economy-size supermarket deals!
Posted 10/13/2010  6:41:02 AM By:   : 72 comments   41,458 views
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Chef Meg's Makeover: Brown Rice Risotto

Chef Meg made over an Italian favorite: risotto! Less fat and more vegetables, plus brown rice, makes for a delicious and healthy meal.
Posted 9/27/2010  1:39:50 PM By:   : 48 comments   23,560 views
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