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No-Sugar Breakfasts
Get up and go with these morning meals, all no-sugar recipes that won’t have you crashing by 10 am. Psst... there’s even a little something for sweet-seekers.
The Best Electric Skillets
Offering simple temperature control and powered by just plugging into an outlet, an electric skillet can be a versatile and efficient addition to your kitchen. Most electric skillets can be used for frying, sautéing, roasting, and keeping food warm for a crowd, but they can vary in size, price, added features, and how easy they are to clean—some are fully dishwasher-safe, while others require hand washing. To help you find the best electric skillet to add to your kitchen, we’ve pulled together four great options. When choosing, consider how much you tend to cook at a time, what your budget is, and how you’d prefer to clean it.
Cauliflower-Crust Pizza with Mushrooms & Olives
Simple toppings are enough to make this meal shine – feel free to customize to your taste, but do remember to keep it light, as too many toppings can overload the delicate crust.
Protein Pancake Stack
If pressed for time in the morning, fully prepare these protein-stacked pancakes the night before and reheat them in the toaster the next morning.
Meet the Minis
Whether you’re short on space or just a minimalist, we’ve got the tools for you. We tested out a range of compact culinary appliances to fit your aesthetic, without compromising on performance.
Miso Ginger Chicken with Bok Choy Stir-Fry
Using frozen riced cauliflower helps shorten prep time so this nutritious bowl is on the table quickly. If baby bok choy isn’t readily available, chop up about 7 cups of regular bok choy. Garnish with sliced red chiles for color and heat.
Creamy Leek & White Bean Soup with Swiss-Crusted Croutons
Leeks, white beans, cremini mushrooms, parsnips, garlic and carrots combine into one creamy bowl of goodness.
Deconstructed Lasagna
The ultimate Italian comfort food need not be assembled à la Nonna. Try our deconstructed version, replete with traditional flavors and ready in less than 45 minutes, for a quick midweek dinner.
Southwest Meatball Skillet
The colorful and hearty blend of black beans, corn, tomatoes, lime and cilantro enveloping the meatballs fills out this 20-minutes dish.
Chicken with Sweet ’n’ Sour Fennel
Fennel is a great source of vitamins and minerals. Combine it with fresh veggies and chicken breast for a flavorful dish.
Skillet Sweet Potato Latke with Ricotta & Dill
Go beyond the potato with this skillet-baked sweet potato latke topped with ricotta, lemon zest and dill.
Cast Iron 2.0
With many of the same benefits as cast iron but without the maintenance, enameled cast iron should be the next addition to your cookware collection. Here’s why.
Miso-Glazed Cod with Spicy Orange Baby Bok Choy
Cod is glazed in sweet miso before being broiled in the oven. The bok choy is flavored with orange zest and pepper flakes for a spicy, flavorful side.
Sardine & Zucchini “Pasta” with Grana Padano
This healthy riff on the traditional Italian pasta con le sarde (pasta with sardines) gives you those brain-boosting omega-3's atop zucchini noodles instead of carbohydrate-rich spaghetti. In one study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, people who ate a higher percentage of their calories from carbs had an increased risk of cognitive impairment or dementia. If you still prefer a classic flavor, swap whole-wheat pasta for half of the zucchini noodles. Grana Padano is a hard Italian cheese with buttery, nutty notes, but you can substitute Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino Romano or any hard, sharp cheese.