Author: Lily

“No holiday party is complete without a good dip,” says Nicole McLaughlin, our test kitchen expert and host extraordinaire. In the spirit of the season, she rounded up six of her favorite dips that are sure to get your next party started in the most delicious way. Hot Artichoke and Crab Dip Peyton Beckwith “This looks like one big delicious crab cake,” according to Nicole. She recommends serving with crostini for the perfect bite. Crockpot Christmas Corn Dip Peyton Beckwith “You get a little pop of sweet corn, but you also get the savory cheese, so you have a little…

When someone reaches 100, people rush to ask for “the secret.” But there isn’t one, according to at least one person who’s about to hit the milestone next month. Instead, actor-dancer Dick Van Dyke credits his longevity to a handful of steady habits — the same evidence-based behaviors we talk about all the time with clients who want to age well. Van Dyke shares those routines and reflections in his new book, 100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist’s Guide to a Happy Life. And after a century of dancing, laughing, and staying curious, he’s earned the right to give advice.…

As a paediatric dietitian (and a mum), I’m a big fan of a nourishing salad for lunch. It’s one of the easiest ways to boost your veggie intake—and trust me, you don’t want to leave all five serves of veg to dinner time. Most people can only manage 1–2 serves per meal, so spreading your veggies across the day makes it much more achievable. (Quick refresher: one serve is ½ cup of cooked vegetables or 1 cup of salad greens.) I know from experience that mums—especially those at home with little ones—are amazing at feeding their kids but often neglect…

This creamy, delicious, sugar free keto homemade eggnog will be the only one you ever want to make again and again this holiday season! It tastes like the real thing and it has Just 3 grams net carbs per serving. Easy Sugar Free Eggnog Recipe The holidays, especially Christmas, would not be complete for my family without having EGGNOG!! It’s that time of year that no one wants to have FOMO (Fear of Missing out), especially me and living a sugar-free, low carb keto lifestyle. I also don’t want my family having the sugar filled holiday classic store-bought eggnog, so…

This soup season, give celery the star treatment it deserves with this simple but delicious creamy celery soup. Celery, potatoes, and fresh herbs are cooked until tender in broth before pureeing until smooth. I’ll be eating this one on repeat all season long. This post is sponsored by Dandy®. For most recipes, celery is a supporting actor of an ingredient. It lends a hand by offering some additional flavor, but seldom is celery the star of a recipe – except when it comes to this delicious creamy celery soup recipe! The secret to making this simple creamy celery soup really shine…

A beautiful splurge of a meal perfect for a special occasion, these lamb lollipops are marinated with citrus, saffron, and garlic. They cook in minutes and taste truly luxurious. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Why You’ll Love These Lamb Lollipops They’re big on flavor with minimal effort. A quick saffron-garlic marinade adds so much flavor. They cook in minutes. Once the lamb hits the hot pan, you’re only a few minutes away from tender, beautifully caramelized lollipops, and a few minutes rest for a perfect medium-rare. They’re elegant but totally doable. Perfect for a restaurant-style meal at home! Rack of lamb…

Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD and Helen Kollias, PhD It’s like my thoughts were under a pile of garbage. On a Friday night, as my husband and I tried to figure out where to eat, a typical conversation would go like this: Me: Do you want to go to that restaurant? Him: What restaurant? Me: I can’t think of the name. We’ve eaten there before. It’s that place with the peanut shells on the floor? It’s next to… You know… It’s on that road where we used to take the dog to the vet. Do you know the…

Our family loves Chinese food, and over the years we’ve developed several favorite spots around town. While not an exhaustive list, here are some of our favorite places for Chinese food in Columbus! Main Moon is our family’s automatic go-to when we want to order Chinese, in part because the location is convenient, but mainly because the owners are so friendly and the food is always excellent. Like many Chinese restaurants in town, their menu spans authentic Chinese dishes and American classics. We love the Chengdu cold noodles, the dan dan noodles, dumplings in hot chili oil, and Szechuan diced…

Snoring might seem like a harmless nighttime nuisance to you. To your spouse in bed, it may be really annoying. It may even drive you to sleep in separate rooms. But as someone who’s been eating a plant-based diet for almost 30 years, I can tell you firsthand, snoring doesn’t have to be a part of your life. It’s not just annoying, it’s like a red flag waving in the night. At Hallelujah Diet we’ve heard many stories from people who have ditched the heavy meat and potatoes meals for fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes. They’ve…

What do Eggs Benedict, Chicken à la King, and Lobster Newburg have in common? They were all dishes born at Delmonico’s restaurant in New York City, which opened in 1837 and is lauded as “America’s first fine-dining establishment.” But there’s another delicious specialty that was invented at the historic steakhouse: Delmonico Potatoes. The comforting cheesy casserole dates back to decades before the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln even dined at the restaurant during the war and was rumored to be a fan of the potatoes. Once after a meal, he reportedly told Lorenzo Delmonico, the founder of the restaurant, “In Washington,…