ABOUT ME
I grew up in New Jersey and got a degree in chemical engineering but soon realized that wasn't my passion. I went back to school and got my MBA, worked for a major food company for a while, then found my true calling: teaching kids about food. At my company, Real Food 4 Kids, I lead hands-on cooking and food education classes for kids and teens. I live in Des Moines with my husband and four kids, who are 17, 15 (twins), and 12.
MY FOOD AHA MOMENT
My youngest daughter needed a feeding tube until she was almost 5. She was on canned formulas for a while, but then I decided to make her food from scratch. I did a ton of research on what nutrients kids need and started concocting all sorts of stuff in the blender (kale, quinoa, proteins, veggies, whole grains, etc.). Pretty quickly, her demeanor and her coloring changed. It made a huge difference and made me realize the benefits of feeding kids real food.
A RECENT DINNER WIN
Last week, I made avocado toasts for dinner one night. We just piled everything on top of the toasts: prosciutto, scrambled eggs, veggies, balsamic vinegar.
IN MY FRIDGE NOW
Lots of color. I go overboard on the fruits and veggies. And there are also lots of leftovers in my fridge. I love to make enough so I can eat it for lunch again for the next couple days. I'm not a big sandwich girl. I'd much rather eat repeat meals of dinner leftovers. It's getting harder with almost four teenagers, though. The food consumption is incredible.
IN MY PANTRY NOW
I always have big tins of peanuts because I like to make my own peanut butter in the Vitamix. We also make peanut butter for classes. The kids in my classes are amazed that peanut butter is just peanuts and nothing else.
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BEST RECIPES
These old faves and hidden gems are worth adding to your recipe box. This issue features the winners of our annual Best Recipes contest, as determined by thousands of votes from fellow home cooks and a cook-off with Allrecipes video stars Nicole McLaughlin and Roscoe Hall.
COLD COMFORT
These Scandinavian-style dishes are guaranteed to deliver a sense of cozy hygge. Try them as written or use our tips to customize them for your dietary goals.
SIMPLE SIDES
Pair these low-fuss sides with recipes from this issue or your own favorite main dishes.
VEG UP!
Inspired by Thai, Pakistani, and Indian curries, these hearty, warming vegetarian bowls can be customized to feed the vegans and meat eaters in your life, too.
Family Tradititions MEET Modern Techniques
Nosheen Babar is a recipe developer, blogger, and mom who showcases beloved Pakistani recipes from her childhood. On her blog, Untold Recipes by Nosheen, she invites fellow cooks to embrace these tastes of home.
Hot& Hearty
COZY AND COMFORTING, STEAMY BOWLS OF CHILI DELIVER A DOSE OF WARMTH AND FLAVOR. WE SCOURED ALLRECIPES.COM FOR THE BEST CHILI RECIPES FOR EVERY PALATE AND OCCASION.
GET SQUASHED
As cold and flu season ramps up, hearty winter squash to your add grocery list. In-season acorn, butternut, delicata, and other varieties can help support your immune system.
LAYERS OF LOVE
Collagen is getting a lot of hype in the health and beauty worlds. And while the benefits of collagen supplements and powders may be overblown, we do know slow-simmering chicken bones with veggies and aromatics delivers a super-flavorful, collagen-packed broth that's worth the wait.
SIMMER WINNER
Collagen is getting a lot of hype in the health and beauty worlds. And while the benefits of collagen supplements and powders may be overblown, we do know slow-simmering chicken bones with veggies and aromatics delivers a super-flavorful, collagen-packed broth that's worth the wait.
ONE-POT SAUSAGE, PEPPERS, CIPOLLINIS, AND POTATOES
Heat 1 Tbsp.
