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.

The best budget cuts of meat to grill all summer long
This summer, I’m all about sticking to my budget. Unfortunately some of my favorite meats to grill are on the...

The fastest way to cook corn
I love sweet summer corn, but if I’m in a rush it’s often not the fastest choice. It’s not that it...

Is it done yet? 4 ways to really know if your meat is cooked
Even though I’ve cooked meat on the grill (and on my stovetop) one zillion times, I still get a little anxious...

5 tips for perfect grilled vegetables
Although I love a steak or a burger hot off the grill, it’s vegetables that I really prefer cooking over flames....

How to stop wasting food and start saving money
I am guilty of letting some things “go” in my fridge. I don’t finish all my salad greens, so they...

5 surprising foods you should refrigerate
I have a small kitchen that doesn’t have a lot of storage space. Because of that, my refrigerator looks more like...

3 tricks for healthier macaroni salad
Macaroni salad is one of those dishes that you just have to have at a Memorial Day gathering. The ingredients are cheap...

10-minute "soft-serve" you can make in your food processor
Ever heard of yonanas? It’s a one-ingredient frozen dessert made with ripe bananas that has the texture of soft serve...

The secret to cooking juicy pork chops without the fat
Pork Chops are one of my favorite meats to grill. They’re quick cooking and relatively cheap, but they haven’t always...

Do food expiration dates really mean anything?
Some people have a fear of snakes. Others are afraid of heights. For me, it’s spoiled food. I’m not...

5 fast-food favorites you can make healthier at home
Restaurant meals taste good and eating out sure is convenient. But some of the dishes we've come to love are costing...

The best way to cut an onion without crying
I have sensitive eyes. Or so I thought while furiously chopping onions on my cutting board to avoid the waterworks that...

Lighter stovetop chicken & broccoli casserole makeover
Everyone has a favorite comfort food. Mine is creamy chicken and broccoli casserole. It’s a warming dish of ooey-...

How to perfectly hard-boil eggs for Easter eggs
For some, the highlight of Easter is the ham. For others, maybe asparagus or dessert. But for me, it’s the...

5 fresh foods you shouldn’t keep in your refrigerator
Now that spring has sprung, I’m loading up on more fresh veggies, and that has me thinking about the best way to...

5 unexpected ways to dress up your morning toast
I love breakfast, but I’m not at my most creative in the morning. My fast fall-back: whole wheat toast with a...

5 tips & recipes for healthy chicken breasts
I used to have a love-hate relationship with boneless, skinless chicken breast. On the love side, it’s a lean,...

Breakfast Challenge Tip 7: Which Is Healthier: Pancakes or Eggs?
One of the easiest ways to eat healthier is to have breakfast every day. Each day this week, we will post a new, easy...

Breakfast Challenge Tip 6: Should You Eat Breakfast If You’re Not Hungry?
One of the easiest ways to eat healthier is to have breakfast every day. Each day this week, we will post a new, easy...

Breakfast Challenge Tip 5: Fight Fat with Breakfast
One of the easiest ways to eat healthier is to have breakfast every day. Each day this week, we will post a new, easy...

Breakfast Challenge Tip 4: Power Up with Protein
One of the easiest ways to eat healthier is to have breakfast every day. Each day this week, we will post a new, easy...

Breakfast Challenge Tip 3: Eat Breakfast After You Work Out
One of the easiest ways to eat healthier is to have breakfast every day. Each day this week, we will post a new, easy...

6 tips for healthier meatballs
When I heard we were doing a story on “healthier meatballs,” I was skeptical. What could be healthy about a...

Breakfast Challenge Tip 2: The Number One Food You Should Eat for a Healthy Breakfast
One of the easiest ways to eat healthier is to have breakfast every day. Each day this week, we will post a new, easy...

Breakfast Challenge Tip 1: Kick-Start Your Metabolism with Breakfast
One of the easiest ways to eat healthier is to have breakfast every day. Each day this week, we will post a new, easy...