Articles by Karman Meyer

This light and flavorful meal comes together easily thanks to canned salmon.

Traditionally made with Arborio rice and eaten for dinner, this hearty version of risotto is made with brown rice and served for breakfast.

Inspired by Greek baked eggplant and cheese, this lighter version features grilled eggplant slices topped with a fresh tomato, olive and feta salad. SERVINGS: 5 SERVING SIZE: 2 slices eggplant plus ¼ cup topping (140

Light and refreshing, this salad showcases colorful summer melons and grilled shrimp tossed in lime vinaigrette.

These five appliances offer big convenience, can come to the rescue in a pinch and even save some money on the energy bill!  

Warm, steamed coconut milk pairs perfectly with spicy cinnamon, fresh ginger and bittersweet molasses.

A member of the buckwheat family, rhubarb often is referred to as the “pieplant” because people commonly combine it with fruit to make pies, crisps and jams. But that’s just one way to use this

Hearty kabocha squash gets dressed up as a filling “wedge salad” with sweet and savory flavors of dried figs, wilted spinach and creamy goat cheese.

As we settle in for winter, that’s no reason to give up on fresh fruit because the sweet taste of kiwifruit is available all year round. The California harvest runs from November through May, while New

In the South, we eat them on New Year’s Day to bring good luck and prosperity in the coming year. But black-eyed peas, also known as cowpeas, deserve year-round attention no matter where you live.

Americans throw away half the food they purchase. Worldwide, one-third of the food produced is thrown away. Food waste, whether it occurs in the home or elsewhere, is a significant issue we can’t ignore. There

Product Reviewed: Mauviel 1830 M’cook Stainless Steel Saucepan The Mauviel 1830 M’cook Stainless Steel Saucepan is a well-crafted, quality piece of cookware that is sure to please any home chef for years to come. Its

What slices, juliennes and makes you look like a master chef? The mandoline! Of course, I’m not referring to the musical instrument but rather the handy kitchen tool. However, there is a musical influence behind

At least 40 million American suffer from chronic sleep disorders, while an additional 20 million experience occasional problems with sleeping. Forty-four percent of Americans report they have moderate-to-high stress and that their stress levels have

Until recently, cauliflower and I were not on good terms. I would always pass it by at the grocery store and ignore it on restaurant menus. I never really considered it as a viable option

“Free-range.” It’s a relatively new term; it’s slightly misunderstood; and it’s used all the time regarding meat and dairy products. How would you define free-range? Is it something you have considered previously when choosing which

I'm a Midwestern girl at heart, but three years ago I moved to Nashville for my dietetic internship at Vanderbilt. And what an experience it has been to learn about a new culture and cuisine!