Healthy Lifestyle Is a Choice

Long before the Romans occupied parts of Germany, special breads were prepared for the winter solstice that were rich in dried or preserved fruit. Ingredients For the Fruit:1 cup mixed candied fruit1 cup raisins3 tablespoons dark rum or orange juice For the Sponge:1 scant tablespoon or 1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water … Read more

This is a traditional Brazilian Christmas turkey dinner, to be served after the midnight Mass at church. Or, if you’re not a practicing Catholic, any time you see fit on Christmas Eve. You’ll need to start getting ready a couple of days in advance. It’s a rather elaborate affair, but well worth the effort. Hey, … Read more

Sweet and creamy from the roasted carrots, with a zesty brightness from the coriander pesto – this soup has it all. 13 Ingredients 1kg carrots, peeled, coarsely chopped2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra, to drizzle1 brown onion, coarsely chopped3 garlic cloves, crushed2 tsp ground cumin1L (4 cups) Massel Beef Style Liquid Stock1 tbsp coriander seeds, … Read more

Recipe may contain celery, milk, gluten, wheat and lactose. 14 Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil1 onion, finely chopped2 celery sticks, finely chopped1 large carrot, peeled, finely chopped2 zucchini, thinly sliced200g green beans, cut into 1cm lengths1 1/2 tbsp olive oil spread2 tbsp plain flour500ml (2 cups) reduced-fat milk425g can tuna in spring water, drained, flaked40g … Read more

I consider green bean casserole the king of canned food meals. It’s ridiculously simple to assemble and widely adored (even for a from-scratch home cook like me!). The best version is made with canned cream of mushroom soup, whole milk (or vegetable broth), canned green beans, and—for crunch—fried onions. I always look forward to this … Read more

Few things are more pleasing than a melty, cheesy square of lasagna. This creamy white lasagna, made extra luxurious from a cheesy béchamel-type sauce called Mornay, is packed with chopped chicken, spinach, mushroom, and fresh herbs. Ingredients FOR THE FILLING1 lb. (16 oz.) frozen, chopped spinach, thawed according to package directions2 1/2 tbsp. olive oil8 … Read more

With homemade vanilla pudding, sweetened condensed milk (the secret ingredient no one talks about), and mascarpone, this truly is the best (and easiest) banana pudding recipe. Many recipes call for using instant pudding mix, but making it from scratch adds about five minutes and a creaminess and complexity you won’t get from the boxed stuff. … Read more

For snickerdoodle purists, follow the instructions in this recipe to the letter and beat after adding the eggs for the full 3 minutes, which will give you beautiful cracks on the cookie’s surface as well as a cakey texture. For a chewier version, beat after adding the eggs for just 30 seconds. Vanilla and cinnamon … Read more

Did we lose you with the miso? Don’t go! It adds savory richness that amps up the nutty almond butter and brown butter flavor…but don’t just take our word for it. IngredientsMakes about 161¼ cups whole wheat flour½ tsp. baking soda10 Tbsp. unsalted butter1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar1 large egg⅓ cup smooth almond butter¼ … Read more