Author: Lily

There’s something almost magical about throwing a bunch of ingredients into a pot, walking away, and coming back to a fully cooked meal. No babysitting. No stirring every five minutes. Just time doing its thing. Slow cookers and vegan cooking are a perfect match. Beans, lentils, root vegetables, hearty grains. These ingredients love a long, slow braise. They soak up flavors, break down into tender bites, and develop a depth you can’t rush. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or just want dinner ready when you walk through the door, these recipes have you covered. Smoky black bean and…

This oil-free Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe is an easy way to make juicy chicken with a crisp, savory Parmesan breadcrumb crust—no frying required! Photo Credits: Mark Beahm The Crispiest Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken It’s crispy and juicy, but it’s baked, not fried, so it is light and less messy. It pairs with just about any salad or veggie. The chicken stays juicy while the Parmesan breadcrumbs turn golden and savory thanks to the easy step of toasting them first. Chicken breasts coated in crisp, cheesey breadcrumbs are a home cook’s best friend. They’re quick and easy to make, a savior…

Recent research highlights how specific eating patterns can ease symptoms in autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. Patients following these diets often report less joint pain and swelling. This approach offers a practical complement to standard treatments.What Did the Study Find?The ADIRA trial, a randomized crossover study with 50 rheumatoid arthritis patients, tested an anti-inflammatory diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids from fish like salmon, fiber from whole grains and vegetables, probiotics from yogurt, and antioxidants from berries. Participants consumed this portfolio diet for 10 weeks, then switched to a control diet mimicking typical Swedish eating habits high in saturated fats…

Happy Friday! Here’s the latest Columbus restaurant news: JT’s Pizza & Pub opens its third location this weekend at Jerome Village in Dublin. The new store is located at 12066 Sycamore Trace, technically in Plain City, and will open its doors on Saturday, Jan. 24. It joins their original Linworth shop and a Grandview location that opened last year. Endeavor Brewing’s Linworth coffee shop and bar Barrel & Bloom celebrates its full grand opening this weekend, Jan. 23-25. The shop, located in the former Random Precision Brewing space at 2365 W. Dublin Granville Rd., opened early last September just serving…

The new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are here. They recommended that you eat real foods. But when you look at the new upside-down pyramid, you see that what they really mean is for you to eat red meat, full-fat dairy products, eggs, cheese, some fruits and vegetables, a few nuts and seeds, a little bit of whole grains, and no refined grains or sugars. The real food part is excellent. Getting the junk out of the American diet would be a stellar achievement. But I warned earlier that these recommendations might just be another way for Americans to eat…

Be the first to rate & review! 1 Photo My German family loves celeriac, especially if it’s creamy and cheesy. This is a staple in their house during winter. Feel free to adjust butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese quantities to your liking. Published on January 22, 2026

More people say they have control over their physical health and mobility as they age, compared to their mental health and appearance, according to new research from the Pew Institute. “Three-in-ten say people have at least a fair amount of control over the aging process overall, with adults ages 65 and older among the most likely to hold this view (40%),” Pew reports. You’re on the cutting edge if you’re one of the millions of people exercising regularly in midlife or later to maintain health, independence and quality of life. And the report is full of interesting information, like: 76%…

Can you really make a home-cooked meal in just 20 minutes? Yes—and you can do it with just one pan! Whether it’s a skillet, wok, sheet pan, or broiler pan, each of these one-pan recipes keeps prep simple and cleanup even easier. You might need a bowl to mix a sauce, but otherwise, it’s just one pan to wash and one satisfying meal to enjoy. Getting dinner on the table is fast, and cleanup is a breeze. So close that delivery app and make dinner yourself. Cheesy-Crust Skillet Pizza The Gruntled Gourmand “If you refrain from grain, but can’t go…

Lots of keto dieters choose to pair up the keto meal plan with intermittent fasting (IF). IF is a way of eating that limits the number of hours every day that you’re consuming food. There are a number of strategies around IF, but in many cases, the dieter would have an eating window of 8 or 10 hours, and the remaining hours of the day would be in fasting mode. Snacking late at night will only work in this case if you can manage to hold off on your first meal of the day until the appropriate amount of time…

Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy, savory, bright, and tangy flavors with this homemade Lemon Garlic Aioli. This rich and zesty sauce is not only easy to prepare but also elevates any dish it accompanies. Perfect for dipping, drizzling, or slathering, it adds a burst of flavor to all your culinary creations. Why This Lemon Garlic Aioli Recipe Is So Delicious This semi-homemade recipe doesn’t require you to make a mayo from scratch! You just choose your favorite already-prepared mayonnaise (vegan mayo works!) and add fresh flavor from garlic and lemons. Because this recipe is so simple, you can…