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Apple Ring Treats

Photo by Tom McCorkle and food styling by Gina Nistico; for The Washington Post   Apples cut into rings, then topped with peanut butter (or any nut or seed butter) make a canvas for an array of toppings, such as coconut, granola, dried fruit, crushed cereal or mini chocolate chips. Kids can mix-and-match toppings toRead More

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Photo by Tom McCorkle and food styling by Gina Nistico; for The Washington Post   One of my parenting strategies: turn the tables and find recipes your kids can make for you. My daughter has been blending up this 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie for me since she was about 6 years old. TheRead More

Gem Lettuce Boats with Feta, Radish and Scallions

Photo by Tom McCorkle and food styling by Gina Nistco for The Washington Post   These charming gem lettuce boats are piled neatly with a creamy, yogurt-based, lemon and feta dressing, and topped with chopped spring vegetables. They are like a modern reboot of an iceberg wedge salad—uncomplicated, crisp, and creamy– but piled so neatlyRead More

Why You Should Stop Trying to Lose Weight

Abandoning weight loss as a goal and refocusing on personally meaningful, healthy behaviors seems like our best shot at true wellness

Nectarine and Fennel Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

Photo: Quentin Bacon   This fennel salad is the product of a serendipitous discovery my daughter Bella made one day in the kitchen, a kind of you-got-your-peanut-butter-in-my-chocolate moment. I was slicing fresh fennel for a salad while she was snacking on a nectarine. After sneaking a nibble of the fennel between bites of fruit sheRead More