Content tagged with “Hilary Meyer”

Hilary Meyer is assistant editor for EatingWell Media Group. Hilary spends much of her time in the EatingWell Test Kitchen, testing and developing healthy recipes. She is a graduate of New England Culinary Institute.

How to cook without a recipe
Following a recipe is easy for most people, but not always practical. Oftentimes what we have in our fridge is a...

7 unexpected uses for your microwave
Chances are you have a microwave sitting somewhere in your kitchen. They’ve gotten smaller over the years, but...

5 couscous cooking mistakes to avoid
When it comes to cooking a “starch” for your meal, there are few sides easier to make than couscous. It...

5 bad supermarket habits to break to lose weight and save money
Since I need to eat at least three times a day, the grocery store is one of those unavoidable parts of life. And like...

5 things you should learn to cook in 2012
I’m pretty good in the kitchen, but there are a few areas that I feel I could improve upon. It’s the simple...

How to make the best lighter cheesecake
I love everything about cheesecake—the sweet taste with just a hint of saltiness, the creamy texture and the...

5 tips for perfect gingerbread cookies
No holiday cookie platter is complete without gingerbread cookies. I love them because they’re simple, delicious...

How to make healthier holiday cookies
When the holiday season rolls around I eagerly break out my mixer and rolling pin and pump out tons of cookies. They...

The right way to boil an egg
Hard-boiled eggs seem simple, but they’re one of the hardest things to cook—or to cook right, anyway. I...

4 secrets to better sweet potato casserole
Traditionally topped with marshmallows and containing upwards of a stick of butter, sweet potato casserole is one...

How to make perfect gravy
For the past couple of years, we’ve grilled our turkey outside on our charcoal grill. I love the subtle smokiness...

3 secrets to the best pumpkin pie
If you’re looking for the easiest possible dessert to whip up for Thanksgiving, it doesn’t get any simpler...

Thanksgiving for less than $5 per serving
I’d love to host my family’s Thanksgiving meal more often, but the one thing that gives me pause is the...

3 secrets for perfect pecan pie (with fewer calories and less fat!)
I love the expression “Why fix what isn’t broken?” I use this phrase when it comes to my time-honored...

5 ways to turn Thanksgiving leftovers into healthy meals
I look forward to turkey at Thanksgiving, but the real excitement for me lies in the dinners I’ll make with the...

3 secrets for lighter scalloped potatoes
Some of our favorite cool-weather side dishes are comforting vegetable casseroles like good old scalloped potatoes (a.k...

How to make 20-minute Halloween popcorn balls
EatingWell’s popcorn balls have very few ingredients, come in at 78-103 calories each, contain whole grains and...

Back-To-School Dinner Challenge: Day 5
A little planning can go a long way when it comes to weeknight meals. I’m a big fan of casseroles for dinner because...

Back-to-School Dinner Challenge: Day 4
Ordering pizza is a nice break for the cook in the kitchen once in awhile but be careful not to get seduced by the...

Back-To-School Dinner Challenge: Day 3
Cooking healthfully means getting plenty of fruits and vegetables in your diet and most people don’t get enough! Aim...

Back-To-School Dinner Challenge: Day 2
Let's face it. Everyone loves fried food. From time to time it's tempting to just pile the family in the car, and run...

Back-to-School Dinner Challenge: Day 1
Eating healthfully and making foods the whole family will love can be a challenge to say the very least. But it's not...

Healthy Eating Tip: Eat These 3 Fruits for More Fiber
Eating a variety of fruits is a great way to get more fiber, which can help you lose weight by helping you feel full....

7 tricks for better slow-cooking in your crock pot
The beauty of using a slow cooker or crock pot is that it’s pretty darn simple. Prep your ingredients, add them...

5 recipes you should learn to make this fall
Apples, dark leafy greens, root vegetables and winter squash abound during the fall months, making it one of my...