Plus more on her new cookbook, Scrappy Cooking, in this exclusive interview. Courtesy Photo Nothing goes to waste in the home of food influencer and best-selling author Carleigh Bodrug. Read the full Q&A below. Photo:Courtesy Photo EatingWell:After your first bestseller,PlantYou, wasScrappy Cookingclearly the next book? What inspired this topic to be the focus? And it just went absolutely viral. Courtesy Photo Bodrug:Everybody has a reason for going vegan or plant-based, and mine was health....

Serve these bowls for a satisfying brunch, lunch or dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes. Place shallots on the prepared pan; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and toss to coat. Roast until lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Roast until the vegetables are just tender, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, combine milk and stock in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan....

Who says margaritas are just for summer? Combine tequila, pomegranate juice, lime juice, Triple Sec and simple syrup in a pitcher. Fill the glasses with ice and top with about 1/2 cup margarita mixture each. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and lime, if desired. Let cool for 30 minutes and then refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour. Makes about 1 1/2 cups. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

This beautiful pomegranate dessert is served to celebrate Yalda, the Iranian celebration of the winter solstice. Think of masghati as a cross between Jell-O and panna cotta. It’s infinitely more refined and delicate than Jell-O and not quite as wobbly as panna cotta. Yalda is the Iranian celebration of the winter solstice. All these foods represented wishes and hopes for the coming months. My eyes would inevitably fall with anticipation upon the ruby red pomegranates begging to be cracked open....

Feed your beneficial gut bugs the right foods and you might see a shift on the scale! When it comes to weight loss, it’s important to trust your gut. And we also now know that it’s crucial to trustand supportyour gut bacteria. Getty Images / ondacaracola photography / Hiroshi Watanabe Prebiotics are the fibers that do just thatact as fuel to feed the probiotics in your gut. High-protein foods contain carnitine, but red meat has the highest levels....

We put these two popular snacks head-to-head to find out: this or that? Is it popcorn or pretzels you should reach for in the snacks aisle? Whole Grain:First, popcorn is 100-percent whole grain. If you do opt for pretzels, look for ones made with whole-wheat flour as the first ingredient. Don’t Miss:Low-Calorie Foods you might Eat A Lot Of Popcorn also contains antioxidantpolyphenols. These compounds-linked to heart health and lower cancer risk-are the same ones found in berries....

Check your refrigerator for these products. BrightFarms supplier, Element Farms, conducted routine sampling where results showed positive results forListeriaon their spinach. This recall includes spinach as well as salad products that may have been in contact with the contaminated spinach. Photo:Courtesy of Brand Exposure toListeriacan cause a contagious infection known aslisteriosis. Common symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

you’re able to also use mild-flavored rice noodles or whole-wheat spaghetti. Serve with sliced cucumbers dressed with rice-wine vinegar and a glass of sauvignon blanc. Add noodles and cook according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside. Meanwhile, slice pork into thin rounds; cut each round into matchsticks. Whisk water, rice wine (or sherry), soy sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat....

Cut the meat into 1/2-inch pieces. Cook half of the meat in a large skillet in hot oil over medium-high heat until browned. Using a slotted spoon, remove the meat from the skillet. Repeat with the remaining meat and the onion. Transfer all of the meat and the onion to a 3 1/2- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours....

Balsamic onions and raisins add a burst of sweet and savory flavor to pan-seared pork chops. Round out this healthy dinner recipe with sweet potatoes and green beans. Antioxidant-rich sweet onions are caramelized in heart-healthy extra-virgin olive oil and dressed with earthy thyme. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, turning once, until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer registers 140F, 3 to 5 minutes more....

These seared pork chops are topped with a rich and creamy mushroom sauce that gets flavored with fresh herbs. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and add 2 pork chops. Cook, turning once, until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a plate and tent with foil. Repeat with another 1 tablespoon oil and the remaining chops....

This quick one-skillet vegetable and pork main dish recipe makes a great weeknight dinner. Rub in with your fingers. Set the chops aside. Coat a very large unheated nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Preheat over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower and onion; sprinkle with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook and stir about 5 minutes or until almost tender. Remove skillet from heat. Push cauliflower and onion to the edge of the skillet....

Enjoy a restaurant-worthy dinner without leaving the house with these pork chops with white wine and caper sauce. Boneless pork chops are perfect for busy weeknightsthey cook quickly and pair well with just about anything. Got extra capers on hand? Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Sprinkle pork chops with 1/4 teaspoon thyme, salt and pepper. Flip and cook until lightly browned on the other side, about 1 minute....