These charming Halloween witch ice cream sundaes use just a few simple ingredients and take about 10 minutes to prepare. They’re a fun, hands-on treat kids can help assemble—each child can create their own silly, grumpy, or smiling witch face on their sundae! Quick note: this recipe was first published in 2019 and updated in … Read more

Imagine waking to the smell of freshly baked Overnight Cinnamon Rolls with Chai Frosting filling the house—prepared the night before, baked in the morning, and served warm for a relaxed weekend breakfast. This make-ahead method is simple: mix and shape the dough the evening prior, refrigerate, then allow the rolls to come to room temperature … Read more

When I eat dip, I don’t skimp. My veggies, chips, or whatever I’m dipping needs to come away loaded with big spoonfuls of flavor. After trying different variations in the kitchen, I landed on a simple, delicious Caramelized Onion Dip that’s rich and satisfying yet light—just 2 Weight Watchers Points for a half cup. Using … Read more

This week I’m sharing an Eat Clean Family Meal Plan: seven days of simple, healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas you can use for your family. Eat Clean Seven Day Family Meal Plan This week’s meal plan is filled with tasty recipes made from real ingredients. After a holiday week I felt sluggish and needed … Read more

January always arrives with the same vibe: let’s reset without feeling joyless. That’s exactly why this island green tropical smoothie exists. Bright, tropical, creamy, and refreshing, it’s also packed with leafy greens, fiber, and nutrients—so you get flavor and nourishment in one glass. This smoothie is my gentle way of shifting to healthier mornings without … Read more

Getting young children to try new foods—even something as unfamiliar as fresh parsley—has become much easier with Lainy’s Polite Bite, a new children’s book written by registered dietitian Emma Fogt. I work with a program called Kids Cooking Green in Lexington, MA, and this week I visited one of their preschool classrooms to read Lainy’s … Read more

Wonton soup is a classic Chinese takeout favorite — light, comforting, and surprisingly simple to make at home. I used to order it all the time and only later discovered how easy it is to recreate a restaurant-quality bowl in your own kitchen. Cooking at home lets you tailor the soup to your taste and … Read more

Thai turkey meatballs are baked, then combined with spiralized zucchini noodles and finished with a tangy soy‑sriracha‑lime‑honey glaze in this flavorful, light dish! After spotting this recipe, I decided to adapt it because ground turkey can sometimes be bland. These Thai turkey meatballs deliver plenty of flavor thanks to garlic, fresh ginger, cilantro and sesame … Read more

Are you ready to be spooked? Perfect — because this is the first of many Halloween recipes I’ll be sharing for Health-oween. Put your cauldron to the side, set the eye of newt aside, and get ready for creepy and delicious treats, breakfasts, dinners, and drinks. *witch crackle* I’m seriously excited about this series. First … Read more

Photos by Tom Pitera | Styling by Erika Pitera A Lightly Sweetened Breakfast Muffin Servings: 12 muffins Total Time: 30 minutes Effort Level: Simple These apple oatmeal muffins are an old-fashioned, quick-to-make breakfast option that balances hearty oats, fresh apple and warm cinnamon with the subtle tang of buttermilk. They’re lightly sweetened — relying mostly … Read more