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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.

Sanity savers: 5 Christmas main dishes in an hour or less

5 No-stress holiday sides in 30 minutes (or less)
I often get hung up deciding what to make for the main dish when it comes to my holiday feast. Then I push the side...

What’s Fresh: The best winter fruit for your buck
It's slim pickings in the fresh fruit aisle at this time of year. It appears to be well stocked—you can find...

Never used a fresh pomegranate? Here’s how.
I used to use pomegranates strictly as Christmas decorations. Their bright red exterior looks smashing nestled into a...

4 creative ways to re-invent your Thanksgiving leftovers
I’m looking forward to roasting a turkey for Thanksgiving, but the real excitement for me lies in what’s...

4 secrets for better tasting (and better-for-you) pie crust
When it comes to making classic recipes—like pie crust—one of the magic ingredients is fat. Butter, lard or...

Green bean casserole turns 55—time for a makeover?
Green Bean Casserole was never part of my traditional Thanksgiving lineup. Which is odd since it’s been a...

5 tips for classic fluffy mashed potatoes
My grandmother used to make the most amazing smooth-as-silk mashed potatoes that were never gummy, lumpy or dry. What...

Have you made these kitchen goofs? 3 common cooking mistakes and how to avoid them
Let's face it. We all make mistakes in the kitchen. Even those of us who cook on a daily basis (like me) still get...

How to avoid 5 of the biggest turkey mistakes at the grocery store and in the kitchen
Even though Thanksgiving isn't upon us yet, it’s time to talk turkey. Buying and roasting a bird can be...

Deep-Dish Apple Pie: 4 tricks to make it healthier and still delicious
I used to think the key to a good apple pie was a butter- or shortening-laden flaky crust and lots of sugar to balance...

4 things you can do right now to get ready for Thanksgiving
We’ve been working hard in the EatingWell Test Kitchen the past couple of weeks testing and retesting recipes for...

Forget the drive-thru: A healthier, tastier chicken nugget at home
My husband, Russ (who incidentally is a doctor), loves McDonald’s chicken nuggets. He doesn’t hit the drive...

What’s Fresh: The best and worst apples for eating, cooking & baking
All apples are not created equal—at least when it comes to cooking vs. eating them fresh. But regardless of...

What’s Fresh: The best way to cook eggplant
Eggplant is just one of those things: you either love it or hate it. I’m a reformed hater. I’ve found the...

Better-than-boxed stovetop casseroles
While I was in college (long before my desire to cook anything healthy materialized), I subsisted mostly on food out of...

What’s Fresh: Why the freezer is your tomato’s best friend
I think my refrigerator is a wonderful thing. It keeps my milk cold, my vegetables crisp and my open condiments from...

Don’t cook? 5 of the simplest recipes to get started
I’m always baffled when people tell me that they never cook. Eating is a necessity, so cooking something at least...

Low-cal homemade popsicles without the additives
Bomb Pops were my favorite freezer pops as a kid. They are loaded with sugar and have red, white and blue stripes...

Cure your salty junk food cravings with these better-for-you-swaps
I can pass up an entire tray of brownies, no problem. Cake? No thanks. Cookies? Blah. Not interested. But put a plate...

What’s Fresh: How to make homemade salsa
What’s a girl to do with buckets of fresh tomatoes, peppers and onions from her garden? Make fresh homemade salsa...

Super-simple dinners in 3 steps or less
My husband, Russ, likes to make recipes that have at least 4,000 ingredients and take a minimum of 8 hours to cook. OK...

Creamy clam chowder and more of summer’s most fattening foods made healthier
Why is it that summer meals have the reputation of being so low-cal? Unless you’re eating salad for dinner every...

Got guests? Quick, cheap dinners to keep your crowd happy
Does this ever happen to you? I’ve planned like crazy for a big 4th of July dinner for out-of-town guests who are...

All-American favorites made healthier for July 4th
I like food from all corners of the planet, but on Independence Day, I want All-American 4th of July recipes. I’...