Several years ago, tipped off by my sister, I tried a magical little kitchen trick for the first time. I froze chunks of raw banana, then buzzed them in my food processor. Suddenly, out of nowhere, these gritty frozen pieces of fruit turned into ice cream. One-ingredient banana ice cream — it's kind of magic, isn't it? Have you ever tried it?

If you haven't — well, it's a holiday weekend, and what better time to try something new? If you have already tried banana ice cream, and would like to switch it up a bit, then here are five twists on the classic — just to sweeten the deal. More

Q: I'm a working mom of a 3-month-old (and 2-year-old) and I'm currently pumping 3x/day at work. I am often STARVING by the end of the day and feel like my milk supply suffers because of it. Can you recommend any filling, nutritious snacks that I can bring to work with me?

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So, it's getting hot out, and you (or maybe your kids) are craving something cold. But ice cream and popsicles aren't exactly a mid-day snack. You know what is, though? Yogurt! Here's a simple, easy way to make frozen yogurt pops with almost no work whatsoever. More

"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." So said Virginia Woolf, and we heartily concur. However, while Ms. Woolf might approve of these literary cocktails, I tend to think cold toast and stale coffee (ala Steinbeck) isn't what she had in mind for "fine dining." Ah well! To each his own. Enjoy a peek at 12 great writers and their go-to snacks, as illustrated by the wonderful Wendy MacNaughton. More

Something about spring makes me want to throw healthy cooking to the wind. Of course there is plenty of good cooking to be done in the spring with all those temptingly fresh vegetables, but after the cold of winter I also want to luxuriate in the sunshine with something easy, quick, and decadent. Like an ice cream sandwich. A really, really good ice cream sandwich. A (dare I say it?) perfect ice cream sandwich. More

Looking for nutritious, tasty meal ideas for your tots that don't rely on meat? Look no further! From tiny tortillas to fruit smoothies, these five vegetarian foods are perfect for kids. More

Spring means more fresh vegetables and more dinner salads. It means chopped veggies and dip in the afternoon and whisking up olive oil and vinegar in the evening. But so many salad dressing recipes make just enough for one meal, so what's a salad-loving DIY dressing fan to do? Here are some ideas for make-ahead salad dressings. More

Beets shouldn't be relegated to cold salads or simple roasted vegetable medleys. There are so many wonderful ways to use beets that span each meal of the day, so when readers asked for some new beet recipes that weren't your standard simple beet salads, we jumped at the chance to offer a few of our favorites. More

Although most workplaces have a vending machine somewhere, there aren't too many protein packed snacks inside. When you get the 2:30 slump and need something with a little boost, here are 10 snacks to grab from home for your on-the-go energy needs.

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One of nature's great wonders, popovers are made with just milk, eggs, and flour. Plus a little butter and sugar, if you're feeling sneaky. Whisk, pour into tins, and bake (no peeking!). A half hour later, you're rewarded with the most incredibly airy and crispy puffs you could ever imagine. Oh, and p.s., no popover tin required. More