Many people are feeling the post-holiday slump, which can lead to depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Fortunately, spending time in your kitchen can actually help and now therapists are embracing what home cooks have known for a while: cooking helps.
Rossana takes us all down memory lane with a look at the changes that she and her family have undergone in the last 10 years. And, of course, shares a great recipe!
Late last week, Seasoned Cooking turned 20! That's right, this little corner of the Internet has been sharing food wit, wisdom, and recipes for 20 years. To celebrate, last weekend, the old version of the site which was presented in an electronic magazine format instead of the newer blog format got an internal update that has added more 1,700 articles and 2,700 recipes to the existing blog content in Drupal, the software we use to organize and publish this website.
When Momma said, "You are what you eat," she was right on target. You can actually plan your diet for beauty and better health. Before you turn up your nose, you should know that this miracle diet isn't one of flavorless deprivation. You may already be eating some of the foods that are naturally engineered to keep you looking and feeling great.
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If dinner takes only a half hour to assemble, take advantage of the extra time in the dinner hour to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. And summer just begs to include steak on the grill. Can it be done in 30 minutes? You bet.
A match made in heaven becomes a clever twist on plain 'ol boxed brownie mix. Never underestimate the power of combining chocolate and cherries to make a downright elegant dessert without investing a lot of time or money in your sweets.
A half hour, a handful of ingredients, and you've got a gluten free pasta dish that is bold, fresh, and fabulous. Everything from tomatoes and basil to chicken and garlic come together to make dinner a snap.
Tender banana muffins hold a chocolate hazelnut center that brings extra delight to your day. Enjoy them as part of a quick breakfast, on your brunch buffet, or as an afternoon snack with tea.
Coating your Thanksgiving bird in a mayonnaise mixture seals in moisture and creates a beautifully-seasoned crust for your holiday entertaining. Add the traditional side dishes and no one will ever know the secret … unless you decide it needs to be shared!
Stuffing pasta shells with a blend of chopped chicken and vegetables and baking them in a tomato-chicken broth mixture gives a healthier twist on a baked favorite. Time to find the best blend of comfort food and healthier eating!
As summer barrels toward us, we find ourselves busy with end-of-school activities, community events, and efforts to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather. Don't waste lots of time in the kitchen when you make Quick Thai Noodles.
Using sweet roasted kabocha squash gives you a complex vegan curry with a lot of spice tempered with the sweet, mellow flavor of this versatile winter squash. Add a bright condiment of chopped almonds, arugula, and chili paste and sit back and enjoy every bite!