Chicken-Chile Pozole
Melissa d'Arabian's Chicken-Chile PozoleThis brothy Mexican soup is chock-full of hominy, mild dried chiles, and shredded chicken or pork. Shredded chicken and mild New Mexico dried red chiles make . . .
Creamy Cauliflower "Baked Potato" Soup
Celebrity Chef Melissa d'Arabian shares her recipe for Creamy Cauliflower Soup: There are few soups more decadent than a classic baked potato soup, loaded with cream, Cheddar cheese and smoky b . . .
Confessions of a Weekday Vegan
A semi-vegan approach for healthy kids and a healthy planet Scroll down for a list of kid-friendly vegan meal ideas. For the third time in my adult life, I’ve rewritten my weekly shopping list t . . .
10 San Diego Bakeries Offer a Taste of Culture
Want to teach kids about world cultures? Take a DIY tour of San Diego bakeries! Around the globe, sweet treats are tied to important celebrations that make a culture unique. They often showcase a so . . .
San Diego Restaurants with Kid-Friendly Play Space
Hey, foodie parents. Skip the dollar menu this weekend. These local restaurants feature real chefs, great food and play spaces for kids. Officine Buona Forchetta2816 Sims Rd., Liberty StationThis che . . .
How to Plan a Month of Meals
Plus, 17 ways to use a rotisserie chicken Fall is the time of year I’m determined to plan dinners in advance, shop for everything at once and serve healthy meals every night. That usually lasts a . . .
10 Easy & Nutritious Afterschool Snacks
My daughter eats lunch at school at 10:30 in the morning. Afternoon snacks are not given. She’s starving by the time she gets home from school at 4:00, but the rest of the family isn’t home and . . .
Melissa d’Arabian’s Potato Bacon Torte
This is my signature dish, and may actually be the recipe on “The Next Food Network Star” that won me my own cooking show, Ten Dollar Dinners. 6 servingsFor the crust2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour . . .
Sweet Potato Bisque
The sweetness of the potato and the tartness of the apple join forces with the aromatic spiciness of the cinnamon and nutmeg for a beautiful and soul satisfying soup. Serves 8 1 cup diced yellow . . .
Gluten-Free Lemon Star Cookies
These gluten-free, dairy-free lemon star cookies are delightfully dense and chewy — delicious for any occasion! And with only six ingredients, you can have yummy homemade cookies in less than 30 m . . .
Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Topping
Oceanside mom and food blogger, Jackie Bruchez (aka The Seaside Baker) has turned a classic Thanksgiving side dish into a delicious pie. Make this impressive holiday pie for your next gathering or f . . .
Homemade Apple Pie Filling in a Jar
Now that it’s apple season, why not use those delicious apples to make Homemade Apple Pie in a Jar, featuring sweet cinnamon apples and a caramelized sauce — a perfect gift for neighbors, friend . . .
Apple Blackberry Upside-Down Cake
This upside-down apple blackberry cake looks impressive enough for company, but is so easy to make! Substitute frozen cranberries for a twist in color and flavor. Serves 8 Ingredients1½ cup flour . . .
Buttermilk Scones
Melissa d’Arabian’s Buttermilk SconesMakes 122 cups all-purpose flour, plus more fordusting6 tablespoons granulated sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 tablespoons dry butt . . .