Close Photo: Jennifer Causey The previous 12 months had been grueling, life-altering, as I struggled with parenthood. Juliet was a crier—in fact, it’s still her favorite way of getting her point across now that she’s just shy of 2 years old. She’s fierce, strong and deeply independent and I adore her for that. But as an infant she didn’t seem to like anything, including me. I tried my best. I played guitar for her, took her for walks, cuddled with her on the couch and read her bedtime stories....

Close A childhood photo of the author, Andrea Strong, with her grandmother. .Photo: Andrea Strong When I walk into her apartment, it’s dark. The only light coming in is from the sun filtering through the tall, dusty kitchen window behind her. She is smaller than the last time I saw her, or maybe it just seems that way because she’s hunched over a cutting board. She has thick short silver hair and weathered brown skin that is deeply lined....

Close Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4 Active Time:15 mins Active Time: 15 mins Total Time:15 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients¼cupreduced-fat plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt¼cuplight mayonnaise1teaspoonlemon juice¾teaspoonground pepper¼teaspoonsalt2 ½cupscubed cooked chicken breast¾cupred grapes, halved½cupchopped unpeeled Gala apple½cupthinly sliced celery¼cupcoarsely chopped pecans8slicesmultigrain bread8leavesbutter lettuce...

Close Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4 Active Time:20 mins Active Time: 20 mins Total Time:20 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonsmayonnaise2tablespoonsnonfat plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt1tablespoonsweet chili sauce1teaspoonhoney1tablespoonSriracha, divided⅓cupbuttermilk¼cupcornstarch½teaspoongarlic powder½teaspoononion powder½teaspoonground pepper⅛teaspoonsalt1poundpeeled, deveined raw shrimp (21-25 count)¼cupcanola oil2tablespoonschopped scallion Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)...

Close Photo:Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Styling: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Styling: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Active Time:1 hr 10 minsTotal Time:1 hr 20 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:1 hr 10 minsTotal Time:1 hr 20 minsServings:6 Active Time:1 hr 10 mins Active Time: 1 hr 10 mins Total Time:1 hr 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts...

Close Photo: Sara Baurley Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:8 hrs 55 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:8 hrs 55 minsServings:4 Active Time:35 mins Active Time: 35 mins Total Time:8 hrs 55 mins Total Time: 8 hrs 55 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1large headcauliflower(about2pounds)4cupslow-fat buttermilk8kosher “hamburger” dill pickle chipsplus1/2cuppickle juice from the jar, divided½teaspoonground pepper, divided2tablespoonscornstarch1largeegg, lightly beaten1cupall-purpose flour½teaspoonsalt, divided4tablespoonscanola oil2tablespoonslight mayonnaise1tablespoonyellow mustard1 ½teaspoonsbarbecue sauce1 ½teaspoonshoney½teaspoonlemon juice4whole-wheat hamburger buns, split...

Close Photo:Jacob Fox Jacob Fox Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4 Active Time:15 mins Active Time: 15 mins Total Time:15 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients8cupschopped stemmed kale (1 medium bunch)2cupsshredded green cabbage⅓cupextra-virgin olive oil3tablespoonscider vinegar2tablespoonspure maple syrup1tablespoonspicy brown mustard½teaspoongarlic powder½teaspoonground pepper¼teaspoonsalt½cupsliced almonds, toasted (see Tip) Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 8cupschopped stemmed kale (1 medium bunch)...

Close Photo:Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ruth Blackburn Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ruth Blackburn Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:3 hrs 25 minsServings:8Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:3 hrs 25 minsServings:8 Active Time:25 mins Active Time: 25 mins Total Time:3 hrs 25 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 25 mins Servings:8 Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1cupchopped red onion1(7 ounce) canchipotle peppers in adobo sauce½cupfresh lime juice (about 5 limes)2tablespoonschopped garlic1teaspoonground cumin1teaspoondried oregano1teaspoonsalt½teaspoonground pepper2poundsboneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces...

Close Photo: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:10Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:10 Active Time:25 mins Active Time: 25 mins Total Time:25 mins Total Time: Servings:10 Servings: 10 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3large ears corn, husked2(1/2-inch-thick) slices red onion1poblano pepper, halved and seeded1jalapeño pepper, halved and seeded, if desired¼cupchopped fresh cilantro2tablespoonslime juice1tablespoonavocado oil½teaspoonkosher salt Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)...

Close Photo:Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4 Active Time:25 mins Active Time: 25 mins Total Time:25 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1(14 ounce) packageextra-firm tofu, drained2tablespoonstomato paste1 ½tablespoonsadobo sauce (from 1 7-ounce can chipotle peppers in adobo) (see Tip)3mediumcloves garlic, grated1 ½teaspoonsground cumin½teaspoondried oregano, preferably Mexican½teaspoonchili powder3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil½cupfinely chopped yellow onion½cupwater2tablespoonslime juice¼teaspoonplus 1/8 teaspoon salt...

ClosePhoto:Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph WanekActive Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:1Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph WanekCook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients½smallavocado½teaspoonlemon juice⅛teaspoonground pepperPinchofsea salt1slicesourdough bread, toasted½teaspooneverything bagel seasoningDirectionsCombine ½ avocado, ½ teaspoon lemon juice, ⅛ teaspoon pepper and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Gently mash with a fork. Top 1 slice sourdough toast with the avocado mixture. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon everything bagel seasoning....

Close Photo: Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4 Active Time:10 mins Active Time: 10 mins Total Time:35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1poundrusset potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick sticks2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1teaspoonsmoked paprika¾teaspoonItalian seasoning½teaspoononion powder½teaspoongarlic powder½teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground pepper¼teaspooncayenne pepper Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)...

Close Photo:Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Active Time:40 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:6 Active Time:40 mins Active Time: 40 mins Total Time:40 mins Total Time: Servings:6 Servings: 6 Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3clovesgarlic, crushed and peeled2mediumcarrots, cut into 2-inch pieces10ounceswhite mushrooms, large ones halved1largeonion, cut into 2-inch pieces1pound90%-lean ground beef2tablespoonstomato paste1teaspoondried thyme3/4teaspoonsalt1/4teaspoonground pepper3 3/4cupsunsalted beef broth, divided8ounceswhole-wheat elbow noodles2tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce2tablespoonsall-purpose flour1/2cupsour cream1tablespoonchoppedfresh parsleyorchives for garnish (optional)...

Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4 Active Time:25 mins Active Time: 25 mins Total Time:30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1(12 ounce) canwater-packed tuna, drained ⅓cuplight mayonnaise 2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice ¼teaspoonsalt 1mediumavocado, coarsely chopped, plus1mediumavocado, thinly sliced, divided ½teaspooncoarsely ground black pepper 3tablespoonsrefrigerated basil pesto 1tablespoonchili crisp 8sliceswhole-grain bread, toasted 1poundripe tomatoes, thinly sliced (about16slices)...

Close Photo:Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Annie Probst Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Annie Probst Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4 Active Time:25 mins Active Time: 25 mins Total Time:25 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients ½cupreduced-fat sour cream 3tablespoonssalsa 1tablespoonlime juice ¾teaspoonground cumin ¼teaspoongarlic powder ¼teaspoononion powder ¼teaspoonsalt ¼teaspoonground pepper 6cupschopped romaine lettuce...