Body image real talk takes center stage in today’s episode of Harder to Kill Radio. Click play to listen right on this page—no app needed: Or listen on your favorite app: iTunes (Apple Podcasts) | Spotify | Stitcher Body Image Real Talk: Part 1 Get ready for honest, practical conversation about body image. There’s a … Read more

Hi friends — today I’m sharing Grilled Peach and Zucchini Summer Bowls, a bright, end-of-summer bowl that celebrates the season’s best produce. When mid-August arrives I always feel the push to make the most of summer produce — more grilling, more peaches, more fresh corn. If you love summer vegetables and fruit, you know the … Read more

If you’re a mom, your days are nonstop and finding time to exercise can feel impossible. The good news is you don’t need an hour or a gym to get results. I turned to 20-minute workouts in the early postpartum months, and even now—over a year later—I still use workouts from my Pregnancy Guide when … Read more

This hearty Dutch oven beef stew is a winter classic, simmered low and slow until the meat is meltingly tender. Loaded with savory vegetables and a comforting, velvety broth scented with herbs and spices, this recipe becomes a family favorite on cold evenings. A Quick Look At The Recipe A brief summary of the recipe. … Read more

Elote, or Mexican street corn, is a beloved street-food classic: corn on the cob coated in a creamy, lime-bright sauce, rolled in crumbly cheese and finished with a dusting of chili powder. While traditional elote is grilled over open flames, this version adapts easily for home kitchens by using boiled corn and a few simple … Read more

It’s hard to believe 2013 is coming to a close. This year brought a lot of change—personally and professionally. I launched a blog, left a job, abandoned some old plans and embraced new directions. Along the way I cooked, baked, discovered new ways to move my body, and celebrated far too many breakfasts. As the … Read more

~ This easy One-Pot Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta delivers tender shrimp in a flavorful, lighter cream sauce. Using a single pan and a few smart ingredient swaps gives you restaurant-style Cajun flavor faster, easier, and with better nutrition. Bonus: it reheats well for meal prep or leftovers. ~ This Recipe Is:   •  Ready in About 30 … Read more

This Southern Smothered Chicken recipe features tender fried chicken thighs and drumsticks bathed in a homemade onion and garlic gravy made with Zoup! Chicken Bone Broth. Smothered chicken is a classic Southern soul-food dish with roots in Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole traditions. Meats such as duck, rabbit, and chicken are often smothered in rich gravies … Read more

This is the final recipe in my Spring Shower post series. These brownies are incredibly sweet and richly chocolatey. Plan ahead: they need at least 6 hours in the refrigerator, and overnight chilling produces the best texture and flavor. This recipe is courtesy of my wonderful sister, Alli Cooksitup. (She also goes by Alli RunsItUp, … Read more

I don’t usually bake with nutrition in mind — I love butter and sugar — so Gayathri’s Cook Spot has mostly been a diet-free zone. When I heard about a baking competition with the theme “nutritious bakes”, I decided to try something different. While researching recipes I discovered that rice flour works well in baking, … Read more