Lighter classic cheesecake.

Recently, my editor for the fitness and weight-loss website SparkPeople.com challenged me with a rather difficult assignment: Develop a feature story about sensible alternatives for desserts and sweet snacks. Now, this particular subject was hard to write …

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Stocking the pantry.

What’s in your pantry (or refrigerator or freezer)? I’ve put together a list of what I think are essential ingredients in every kitchen.

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tabbouleh salad recipe | writes4food.com

Tabbouleh salad with chicken.

Super fresh-tasting, almost summery, this easy tabbouleh salad of bulgur (more on that in a minute), bright parsley and mint, chopped vegetables and chicken is just the thing for lunch. Bulgur, a cracked and partially cooked …

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