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Slice of Summer: Our Old-Fashioned Blueberry Pie There are few things in the culinary world as iconic as a cooling pie sitting on a windowsill. While apple often gets the spotlight, at YadaChef, we believe the Old-Fashioned Blueberry Pie is the true king of summer...

The Ultimate Any-Season Fruit Crisp (with an Easy Gluten-Free Option!) If there is one dessert that defines "effortless comfort," it’s the Fruit Crisp. Whether you have a surplus of summer peaches, autumn apples, or even a bag of berries in the freezer, a crisp is the...

We would like to share a bit of research we came across recently concerning "Sourdough". What originally caught our eye was an analysis of laboratory tests. They say that Sourdough contains the greatest amount of protein for it's weight and size of any comparable...

Spring in a Bowl: Asparagus, Pea, and Lemon Risotto There is something deeply satisfying about the ritual of making risotto. It’s a dish that asks you to slow down, stay present, and enjoy the transformation of humble grains of rice into a creamy, elegant masterpiece....

While eating healthy for good skin is a known fact, did you know that your hair can also reap the benefits? Shampoos and conditioners can do only so much — what you eat is even more important. Experts say that the nutrients you consume help fortify your hair follicles...

If you have prediabetes, you also have the power to improve your health By Vanessa Caceres and Anna Medaris Miller PREVENTING Type 2 diabetes involves simple-sounding instructions: Lose weight, make healthy eating choices and engage in regular physical activity. But...

The Ultimate Light & Zesty Dessert: Chiffon Cake with Lemon Icing There is something truly magical about a Chiffon Cake. It’s the kind of dessert that feels like a celebration in every bite—lofty, delicate, and impossibly soft. When you pair that cloud-like...

  Easter As We Know it Today A Brief History Easter is one of the major religious holidays for Christians; at least, it is now. Easter was not widely celebrated until after the Civil War. Easter is preceded by the 40 days of Lent, the time of thought and sacrifice for...

  A Well-Balanced Diet Eating a well-balanced diet is an important part of staying healthy as you age. It can help you maintain a healthy weight, stay energized, and get the nutrients you need. It also lowers your risk of developing chronic health conditions,...

The Drink That Tastes Like Dessert: Homemade Oatmeal Cookie Shots If you’re a fan of freshly baked cookies but looking for something a little more... spirited, then you’ve just found your new favorite cocktail. At YadaChef, we’re all about recreating classic flavors...

  These healthy foods are proven to lower blood pressure better than drugs 03/13/2019 / By Edsel Cook Hypertension can be managed without the need to take expensive pharmaceutical drugs. Instead, consume as many naturally nutritious foods in their unprocessed stateto...

  Because it's getting hard to tell. CAITLIN PETREYCIK  Updated March 11, 2019   For decades, American grocery stores demanded bigger and bigger chickens, but late last year, prices for beefed-up birds fell to record lows. One reason: shoppers are increasingly...

Elevate Your Dinner: Roasted Tuna with Spiced Oranges When we think of tuna, our minds often go straight to the grill or a quick sear in a pan. But at YadaChef, we love to challenge the "standard" with techniques that bring out deeper, more complex flavors. Enter:...

  They’re the divisive festive vegetable that often split opinion at the dinner table more than Brexit or football.  But there’s good reason why your mum insisted on making you endure a forkful of Brussels sprouts on Christmas Day. These little vegetables, which are...

Making soup from butternut squash is one of our go-to moves during the fall. Fortunately for you, it could not be easier. ROAST THE SQUASH... The only downside of cooking with butternut squash is that it takes kinda forever. But once you take a bite of the sweet...