Ahh, one of our favorite dishes in the summer; fresh tomatoes, buffala mozzarella, and fresh basil layered together, and then drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper. More

Quinoa—that nutritious, protein-packed super grain—is terrific as a side dish or even a main course. Here are 10 quinoa recipes we turn to in a pinch, from a hearty black bean quinoa chili to to quinoa-stuffed sweet dumpling squash - both perfect for the upcoming cooler months!

In our house, egg salad sandwiches make an appearance for lunch and sometimes for dinner when weeknights are looking a little harried. On those occasions, I like to think of interesting ways to dress it up, to make it a touch more special and interesting. Sundried Tomatoes? Cornichons? Mushrooms? Yes, please. More

Do you have a thing for egg salad? Golden, creamy, soft and crunchy egg salad? Me too. There's just one problem: To me, the process of making egg salad sounds daunting. Boil eggs, peel them, make a salad — and all before lunch? Call me lazy, but I just don't have hard-boiled eggs in my weekly routine. I felt there must be an easier way to enjoy egg salad — something quicker, more spur-of-the-moment. Lucky for me, there is. More

Tell me this doesn't sound like the punchline to a joke, or maybe the beginning of a nursery rhyme: Peas, pickles, peanuts, and... eggs. Together. In a salad. Crazy? Unappetizing? Or cult classic barbecue side dish? Depends on who you're talking to. More

Microgreens—those young greens harvested when they're practically seedlings, and used primarily as garnishes—have long been rumored to pack a powerful nutritional punch. But now science is backing that up. More

Earlier this week we tipped you off to what Slate calls the "ideal ingredient to complement watermelon" — feta. It's true: the salty creaminess of good feta turns watermelon from a simple treat into something dressed for a dinner party. It's still very simple — here's how I like to make my own watermelon and feta salad. More

Watermelon is pretty darn good on its own, and I'm sure, come the dead of winter, we'd take it any way we could get it. But there are ways to eat watermelon that really balance out its inherently sweet flavor and watery texture. And one ingredient, in particular, is getting a lot of buzz. More

I attended a wedding recently where bacon was a big topic of conversation at the dinner table (always a sign of a good wedding!). The question was whether or not bacon drippings and bacon were overkill on a green salad. I leaned towards the side of restraint while others dove right in with tales of bacon indulgence. Here are 10 salads that take bacon and run with it. More

Have you jumped on the kale wagon? It seems to be in salads everywhere this summer, and we can't get enough. If you're still a little wary about the dense, leafy greens, why not try grilling kale to soften it up a bit? Take a look at this summer salad — it comes together super fast and is packed with nutrients, and, most importantly, flavor! More