Content tagged with “Hilary Meyer”

EatingWell Associate Food Editor Hilary Meyer 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 make cream sauce without cream
Anything draped in a velvety-smooth cream sauce is bound to be delicious. It’s also bound to be high in calories...

Being single never tasted so good: tips to make cooking for one delicious and easy
You know what the best part of cooking for one is? You don’t have to cater to anyone else’s dietary...

EatingWell makeover: how to make a healthy banoffee pie recipe
Love bananas? Toffee? How about whipped cream? Then you’ve got to try banoffee pie, one of Great Britain’s...

How to throw a holiday party for $25
I love hanging out with my friends, but I used to avoid throwing parties at my house mostly because I couldn’t...

Fresh vs. canned vs. frozen: which is better?
Nothing beats fresh produce. Still, in the kitchen, using canned or frozen fruits and vegetables can be a lot more...

4 mistakes that ruin stuffing (and how to fix them)
What’s the best part of Thanksgiving? The turkey? No way. It’s the stuffing. And to think there was a time...

The biggest calorie bomb at Thanksgiving dinner & 10 fun Thanksgiving food facts
There’s a lot that’s changed about Thanksgiving in the years since the Pilgrims gathered for their first...

How to save $150 on Thanksgiving dinner
I want to host Thanksgiving, but I’m not made of money. So instead of heading straight to the poor house after...

Little tricks to save 500+ calories at dinner
I enjoy food WAY too much to always be on a diet. Instead of giving my eating habits an overhaul, I’m going to...

Easy retro halloween treats
Before I became a mother I didn’t think too much about Halloween and candy bars … and sugar comas. But now...

4 secrets for the best slow cooker beef stew
When I was in culinary school we learned a lot about how to develop flavors. These methods usually involved high-end...

How to cook amazing healthy recipes with bacon
It’s hard to deny that bacon possesses some magical qualities. It regularly gets people out of bed in the morning...

5 perfect food pairings every good cook should know
We all know couples that just “work.” One person might be a talker and the other a listener. One might be...

The magic technique to get people to eat their greens
I used to always cook my dark leafy greens like kale, broccoli rabe and mustard greens to death. I did that because I...

How to make the best homemade stuffed shells
I’m a sucker for stuffed pasta of any kind. I don’t care what shape it is, ravioli, manicotti, whatever, if...

How to make homemade jello healthier
I’m always looking for new ideas for easy, healthy snacks for my daughter. She’s not yet 2 years old, and...

Food processor vs. blender: Which is the better kitchen tool?
I function in an incredibly small kitchen. My constant challenge is finding room for what I really need and getting rid...

8 edible items you’re throwing away (and 2 to toss)
I like to cook with a lot of vegetables, but the waste can really pile up. I was becoming horrified to see exactly how...

7 ingredients you should always have in your freezer for fast healthy meals
When I’m in a rush to get dinner on the table (which is often), I turn to my freezer for help. I like to keep it...

Pulled pork and more summer recipes for your slow cooker
In the height of summer, most people have forgotten about their slow cookers. But my slow cooker never gets put into...

The secret to making cheap meat tender and tasty
A few weeks back I pledged to spend less on food, meat in particular. I’ve done well on my promise, and I’...

How to grill fish perfectly every time
For some reason, seafood seems to be one of the most intimidating foods to grill. Fish tends to be delicate and hard to...

5 dinners, 5 ingredients each, 1 simple shopping list, under $50
I want to be better at saving money and one place I can start is with dinner. No, I’m not going to be serving my...

4 secrets to the best homemade ice cream (without the heavy cream)
I love making ice cream at home, but have to say it’s been a real wake-up call. Somehow mixing egg yolks with...

5 secrets to make grilled cheese healthier
Grilled cheese seems like the perfect food. It’s easy to make, has few ingredients and sports a crispy crust and...