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Fresh salads
The spring season brings to mind flowers blooming and plants springing back to life, making it the ideal time to enjoy fresh produce in meals throughout the day. Salads are…
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Host Like the Irish
Corned beef and cabbage might not be a part of many people’s diet regimens throughout the year. But come March 17, it’s not uncommon to find people from all walks…
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Judging your food by its cover
Are you trying to eat healthier in 2020? New nutrition facts labels out this year might make it a little easier to do so.
Spinach and Frisee Salad with Raspberry Pickled Onions and Raspberry Vinaigrette
Raspberry Goodness from Morning to Night
From breakfasts to salads, desserts and beyond, fruit is unique in its ability to add both flavor and nutrition to family-favorite dishes. As you look for ways to incorporate produce…
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Donna’s Day: No-bake peanut butter protein energy balls
Kids just know how to have fun, especially on those mornings when they wake up to the news of a school closing due to extreme weather conditions. The day without a rushed agenda is theirs to create, play, read and cook!
All-Day Nutrition
From cereal and milk to yogurt and fruit to broccoli and cheese, combining dairy with plant-based foods creates a superfood power couple that can help ensure you and your family…
Pigskin Potatoes from The Little Potato Company
Go Long on Game Day
When game day arrives and your crowd is ready to crank up the heat, turning to appetizers and dishes that feed the whole group can help save the season.
From a meat and cheese plate to fried pickles to Booyah Stew, load your Super Bowl table with foods that recognize the final four teams in the playoffs.
Host a Super Party on Feb. 2
The biggest entertainment days of the winter season might be behind us, but there’s still one amazing party day left before spring and summer entertaining begins.
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Better Balance for Every Day
Discovering a better version of yourself is all about striking balance. That’s especially true when it comes to making smarter food choices that you can maintain over time.
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Tips for adding more seafood to your family’s menu
Seafood can make for a healthy addition to diets, particularly for children. It improves body and brain function, and studies conducted by “Pediatrics” and the “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” have linked seafood to reduced risks of heart disease and allergic conditions like asthma.
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Easy Food Solutions
For those who are always on the go, it can be difficult to find time to whip up meals and snacks that are both nutritious and tasty.
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Michele makes … New Year’s Eve Party Snacks
The holidays are exhausting, but also the chance to make the most of time with family and friends. You don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen to host a fun get-together for New Year’s Eve.
A Full Menu for Fun-Filled Holiday Festivities
When holiday gatherings turn into all-day events, having meals ready from morning to night becomes an important part of seasonal hosting.
Carol and Corry De Robertis prepare goat cheese during "The Joy of Goat Cheese" class held at their home in Santa Clarita on Saturday, November 9, 2091. Dan Watson/The Signal
Curds, rinds and more mozzarella
Corry De Robertis, who’s billed as “That Cheesemaker Guy,” is a local hobbyist cheesemaker who, for the past year, has taught monthly cheesemaking classes out of his home with the assistance of his wife, Carol, which are offered on Facebook.
These delicious sandwiches can be easily cut into small pieces and served as slider-type appetizers.
Savory sandwiches for tailgate fun
Fall marks the start of football season. Game day experiences are made even more enjoyable by hosting or attending a tailgate in the parking lot of the stadium.
Blueberry Ginger Vegan Cheesecake
Three ideas to freshen up your favorite treats
This time of year brings lots of picnics and barbecues, along with tasty treats everyone loves to share. Want to make yummy desserts your friends will rave about, but with your own unique twist?
File Photo: Ryder Doremus, 5, eats his lunch as Koa Brown, 5, talks to him at Charles Helmers Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018.
Henry Mayo nutritionist weighs in on healthy back-to-school snacks
With the new school year recently kicking off, diet and nutrition experts both around the country and in Santa Clarita are reminding parents of the importance of sending their students…
The finished ice cream is rich and smooth. Topped with sprinkles it makes the perfect “instant” treat.
Michele makes….ice cream
It’s summer in the Santa Clarita Valley. It’s hot. What can you do with the family that’s fun and gives you a sweet, cool treat as a reward? One of the simple joys of summer is ice cream. A great family activity is making homemade ice cream with your kids.
Summertime meals are all about keeping it simple, so a handful of light and flavorful courses are all you need to keep your guests satisfied. Try this buffalo shrimp sandwich.
5 tips for stress-free outdoor entertaining
Good food, great company and the beauty of the outdoors: dining al fresco with family or friends is the perfect way to enjoy beautiful weather. For many people, though, the…
Raul Bojorquez , Anali Carrillo, and Michael Alvarez with some of the many delicious dishes offered at El Trocadero Mesquite Grill & Cantina in Old Town Newhall.
Savory Sonoran and steakhouse fare at El Trocadero
In the mood for Mexican cuisine? Or maybe some meat and seafood? Can’t decide? Well, you’re in luck, because El Trocadero Mesquite Grill & Cantina has it all.
