Take two minutes out of your day for inspiration to answer the most important question you face every day, "What's for dinner?"! Chef Sandra Lewis offers up recipes, kitchen tips and tricks, fun stories, and interesting food facts. Fill up here to to fuel your journey as you engage in life's most satisfying activity - cooking, and more importantly, sharing the table with family and friends.
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Pick the juiciest, most tastiest watermelon you can with these four tips from Chef Sandra Lewis. No more watermelon duds! The post Four Tips to Pick the Best Watermelon appeared first on Life At The Table.
Warm your body and soul with a delicious bowl of butternut squash soup. Full to the brim of all kinds of veggies and an easy weeknight meal. The post A Big Bowl Of Goodness: Butternut Squash SoupĀ appeared first on Life At The Table.
Homemade granola is a snap with this simple recipe. Enjoy this oat-based granola made with maple syrup for breakfast or as a snack. The post Easy Homemade Granola with Maple Syrup appeared first on Life At The Table.
Pure maple syrup is more expensive than imitation brands, but it's worth every penny. This syrup produced by a labor of love is delicious and good for you! The post History and Health Benefits of Pure Maple Syrup appeared first on Life At The Table.
This buttermilk biscuit recipe is fit for a king. Super simple and easy enough on a weeknight that you'll never want biscuits out of a can again! The post A Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe Fit For A King appeared first on Life At The Table.
Long before you were popping biscuits out of a can, these baked beauties were enjoyed around the globe. Enjoy this delicious bit of biscuit history. The post A Brief and Delicious Bit of Biscuit History appeared first on Life At The Table.
You can have a delicious bowl of chili from countertop to dining table in 30 minutes. It's an easy weeknight recipe that will have your tastebuds dancing. The post Simple and Easy Weeknight Chili Recipe appeared first on Life At The Table.
History points to Texas as the epicenter for the origins of chili. This beloved fare was named its official state dish in 1977. And not a moment too soon! The post The History of Chili: The Official Texas State Dish appeared first on Life At The Table.
Highlight the nutty flavor of brown rice with the addition of apple juice, sage, and walnuts. Bake brown rice in the oven for ease and even cooking. The post Brown Rice With Sage and Walnuts appeared first on Life At The Table.
ove yourself to be very wise. Give sage, an ancient, delightful, and hardy herb with healing properties, a place in your garden and on your plates. The post Sage Advice: Try This Trusty And Flavorful Herb appeared first on Life At The Table.
It's a win-win for your local landfill and your wallet when you cook more to reduce food waste and save money. Read these four tips to do just that. The post Cook More: Reduce Food Waste. Save Money. appeared first on Life At The Table.
It's time for a fruit salad revolution! Try this Fruit and Yogurt Salad that takes advantage of in-season fruit and packs a protein punch with Greek yogurt. The post Fresh, Healthy Fruit and Yogurt Salad appeared first on Life At The Table.
Ditch the mill-stone New Year's resolutions. Instead, learn to live with VISION where your day-to-day choices are inspired by your soul. The post Live With VISION, Not Resolutions appeared first on Life At The Table.
Simmer this easily assembled beef and beer stew in the oven, on the stovetop, or in your crockpot. Serve it with crusty bread or cornbread. The post Easy Weeknight Beef and Beer Stew appeared first on Life At The Table.
Even though often under appreciated, the lowly onion offers big flavor, play a major role in most every cuisine, and have a long history with mankind. The post Behold the Onion: Pretty Stinkin' Popular appeared first on Life At The Table.
Auld Lang Syne: It's not just for New Year's Eve. Connect the sweet memories of your past with your hopes for tomorrow by spending time at the table today. The post Auld Lang Syne: Not Just For New Year's Eve appeared first on Life At The Table.
Whatever the occasion, this gingerbread cake will make you want to do a little dance. Pull it together in minutes and enjoy it any time of the year. The post Gingerbread: Simple and Delicious appeared first on Life At The Table.
The history of gingerbread is both legend and lore, and a delicious one at that. You'll want to run straight for this story with a cup of coffee in hand. The post Gingerbread: A Delicious Legend and Lore appeared first on Life At The Table.
This Sweet Potato and Poblano Gratin will delight your family and friends. It's time to embrace this reimagining of the ooey gooey sweet potato casserole. The post Sweet Potato and Poblano Gratin appeared first on Life At The Table.
Ever feel confused by the signs at the grocery store that advertise sweet potatoes and yams? Learn the differences and know for sure what's on your plate! The post Is That a Sweet Potato or Yam On Your Plate? appeared first on Life At The Table.
Step out of the everyday mundane salad with this delightful turkey, apple, and pear salad. It's a delicious way to use leftover turkey or chicken! The post Turkey, Pear, and Apple Salad appeared first on Life At The Table.
It's time to give pears their rightful place at the table. Often overlooked for other fruit, once you understand this delectable fruit there is no equal. The post Make a Place for Pears at Your Table appeared first on Life At The Table.
Make it your mission to give this broccoli cream soup a place on your menu this week. It's delicious, simple to make, and will make your tastebuds dance. The post Mission Possible: Pan-Roasted Broccoli Cream Soup appeared first on Life At The Table.
Learning to make vegetable stock is a good investment. Super simple and super handy to always have on hand for soups and sauces. The post Vegetable Stock: Always a Good Investment appeared first on Life At The Table.
Read Hannah's story about how time at the table is good for a household of one. Meals don't have to be fancy or extravagant to feed body, soul, and spirit. The post Time At The Table is Good For a Household of One appeared first on Life At The Table.
Step out of the whirlwind of life. Understanding the purpose of cooking is the key to busting the myth that cooking for one is hard! The post Busting the Myth That Cooking For One is Hard appeared first on Life At The Table.
You can always answer the most important question of the day when you have a well-stocked pantry. Here's Chef Sandra's Top 10 Pantry Essentials. The post Top 10 Pantry Essentials Part II appeared first on Life At The Table.
When it comes to answering the most important question of the day, "What's for dinner?" make sure you're stocked with these pantry essentials. The post Top 10 Pantry Essentials Part I appeared first on Life At The Table.
Get keen on quinoa with this Sweet Potato and Quinoa bowl salad. It's a colorful and delicious way to enjoy this good-for-you grain. The post Sweet Potato and Quinoa Bowl with Feta and Mint appeared first on Life At The Table.
The humble and fabulous frittata is a delicious way to use up vegetables and leftovers. From stovetop to plate including cleanup, it's 30 minutes tops. The post The Humble and Fabulous Frittata appeared first on Life At The Table.
Seeing with new eyes in the kitchen means cooking is a delicious adventure that will have you looking a carrots in a whole new way. The post Seeing with New Eyes in the Kitchen appeared first on Life At The Table.
Win the battle of life with this salmon marinade. You'll feel victorious whether you pan-sear or grill your beautiful salmon filet. The post Cowlitz River Salmon Marinade appeared first on Life At The Table.
Live life in the present at the table with family and friends. Lean into the moment, make memories, and cherish relationships. The post Live Life in the Present at the Table appeared first on Life At The Table.
Enjoy this winsome, delicious spaghetti sauce on a weeknight. Assemble it, let it simmer an hour, catch up on life in the meantime, then enjoy! The post The Most Delicious Weeknight Spaghetti Sauce appeared first on Life At The Table.
Give this cheesy cornbread with jalapeƱos a try. Then you'll learn why this humble and delicious quickbread is a staple in kitchens across the south. The post Cheesy Cornbread with JalapeƱos appeared first on Life At The Table.
Engaging in small acts of creativity everyday provides a feeling of flourishing. Soothe your busy life: Get creative in the kitchen and COOK! The post How To Soothe Your Busy Life: COOK! appeared first on Life At The Table.
For those nights that you need a go-to meal when you feel like your "going to pot", try chili mac. This dish is delicious and fast, just what you need! The post Go to Town on a Go-to Meal, Try Chili Mac appeared first on Life At The Table.
The most important lesson I learned in culinary school was that with just a modest amount of skill and knowledge, anyone can cook! The post Anyone Can Cook, Even a Rat! appeared first on Life At The Table.
Thai Green Curry Chicken is a one-pan meal that cooks in 20 minutes. Enjoy the fragrant spice of the curry over lime Jasmine rice. The post Thai Green Curry with Chicken appeared first on Life At The Table.
Linger longer at the table with these four tips that will make short work of kitchen cleanup. No love of cleaning the kitchen necessary! The post Make Short Work of Kitchen Cleanup appeared first on Life At The Table.
These fabulously tasty and fun Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce are perfect for weeknight cooking. Customize each roll to your heart's desire. The post Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce appeared first on Life At The Table.
Fill up on color: Eat the rainbow. Fill your body with the health benefits of phytonutrients when you fill your plate with colorful fruits and vegetables. The post Fill Up On Color: Eat the Rainbow appeared first on Life At The Table.
Whip up this simple and delicious homemande oats and honey bar with just a handful of ingredients, in no time. Enjoy the flavor and health magic of oats. The post Homemade Oats and Honey Bars appeared first on Life At The Table.
Once considered only worthy for animal consumption, eat oats for a power punch of nutrition. It's time to embrace this simple grain. The post Eat Oats for a Power Punch of Health Benefits appeared first on Life At The Table.
This is an easy homemade buttermilk pancake recipe. Super simple, enjoy them for breakfast or on a weeknight when you want breakfast for dinner. The post Homemade Buttermilk Pancake Recipe appeared first on Life At The Table.
Reclaim your kitchen and dining room - the two most valuable spaces in your home - by taking the "What's for dinner?" pledge. The post Reclaim Your Kitchen and Dining Room appeared first on Life At The Table.
Try this simple, fresh tasting homemade ricotta cheese recipe and connect to the people and places who gave us this cheese all those years ago. The post Homemade Ricotta Cheese: Easy, Peasy appeared first on Life At The Table.
Buy food not product. With product, you get additives you don't need in your body and paying a manufacturer for the convenience of putting them there. The post Buy Food Not Product For Health and Happiness appeared first on Life At The Table.
Use the "language" of thyme to make your friends and family happy with this delicious Roasted Pork Tenderloin with a Brandy, Mushroom, Thyme Cream Sauce. The post Roasted Pork Tenderloin with a Brandy, Mushroom, Thyme Cream Sauce appeared first on Life At The Table.
With working parents and changing roles within the household, it's time to rethink the division of work at meal time. It's "All Hands On Deck!" The post Rethink The Division of Work at Mealtime appeared first on Life At The Table.
It doesn't get any quicker or easier than Saffron Couscous for a weeknight meal. It's super delicious and goes well with beef, fish, or chicken. The post Saffron Couscous with Golden Raisins and Toasted Almonds appeared first on Life At The Table.