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Brooke McLay

Brooke McLay writes from high in the mountains of Colorado, where she lives with her four fab children, and works as a freelance recipe developer, food writer, food photographer, and cooking show host for Babble, General Mills, Good Cook, and other sundry companies. Her blog Cheeky Kitchen, has garnered praise for its colorful photographs, wholesome cooking, and lyrical musings. Her first cookbook is scheduled for release in 2013.

12 Ways To Cook An Artichoke

12 Ways To Cook An Artichoke

My daughter is always asking me to buy artichokes. For kids, what could be better than a tree-shaped veggie just begging to be played with, dipped in butter, and nibbled on? Until recently, the only way I knew to prep and serve artichokes was in just that way. The same way my mom prepared them MORE »

Apple Salads!  12 Deliciously Simple Dishes

Apple Salads! 12 Deliciously Simple Dishes

Spring fruits and veggies are starting to make their way into grocery stores this time of year, but sometimes they’re not quite ripe enough or sweet enough. Still, you’re craving something fresh, crisp, and light. Something that pairs perfectly with sweet and savory, dinnertime or saladtime. Which is when you need 12 incredible recipes for MORE »

16 Fresh and Healthy Spring Rolls

16 Fresh and Healthy Spring Rolls

Spring rolls are a fresh, fun way to get more veggies into your day. If you’ve never used spring roll wrappers, you can find them in the Asian section of most grocery stores. They require a simple soaking in water to soften the hard wrapper, then can be gently tucked around all sorts of incredible MORE »