9 Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas
Mornings can be hectic, but it’s important to start your day off right with a hearty meal. You can enjoy delicious and nutritious breakfasts with a little planning and simple ingredients. Here are 9 breakfast ideas that are quick and easy to prepare, even on busy mornings. 1. Overnight Oats For a ready-to-eat, nutrient-packed breakfast,…
What Is a Patty Melt?
Patty melts have been a diner staple for decades. At Colony Diner, we have this grilled cheese-cheeseburger hybrid on our menu! Many people order it for nostalgia and familiarity, while savoring the combination of meat, cheese and caramelized onions. While some consider the patty melt its own sandwich and others think of it as a…
What Is a Club Sandwich?
When you order a club sandwich, you often get a plate with stacked, toasted bread layered with turkey or ham, bacon, ham, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Although ingredients can vary, the composition is both simple and recognizable. What are the origins of the club sandwich? History of the Club Sandwich Today, a myth exists about…
Common Vegan Baking Substitutes
When you make a cake or batch of cookies, the recipe typically includes eggs, milk, butter, flour and baking powder. Yet, these dairy and animal products are not part of a vegan diet. It’s possible to bake while maintaining a vegan or plant-based lifestyle! Consider these common ingredient substitutes to update your favorite dessert recipes….
How to Make the Perfect Salad
Our bodies need plenty of fruits and vegetables to stay strong and healthy. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend 2.5 cups of vegetables and two cups of fruit per day. Salads provide both, in addition to many other vitamins and minerals we need to thrive. A tasty salad makes the perfect meal any time of…
3 Ways to Cook Fish
Did you know fish is one of the healthiest foods in the world? It’s also one of the most delicious! Fish is packed with protein, Vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acids for overall wellness. Popular fish include salmon, cod and tuna. Here are three different ways to cook fish. 1. Baked Fish Fish can be…
How to Make the Ultimate Charcuterie Board
Over the past few years, charcuterie boards have become a huge trend on social media. First introduced in the 15th century as a French product used to sell pork, modern-day charcuterie boards are now a popular way to elegantly display cheese, crackers, fruits, nuts and dips. Looking to hop on the trend? Here’s how you…
5 Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Sides
Thanksgiving is the biggest food holiday of the year – and one of our favorites! Many people will agree Thanksgiving dinner is all about the sides. Stuffing, mashed potatoes and green bean casserole are just a few of the staples you’ll find on Turkey Day tables across the country. You likely have a tradition of…
How to Make Your Favorite Comfort Foods Vegan
When fall arrives, it’s time for homestyle dinners that warm you from the inside, out! Many favorite “comfort foods” served this time of year have two commonalities: Meat and cheese. Whether you’re a practicing vegan or trying to cut back on meat, you don’t have to eliminate casseroles from your diet to enjoy an indulgent…
7 Fun & Healthy Halloween Recipes
Halloween is a beloved holiday for people of all ages, but especially among children. Picking out the perfect costume, hanging decorations and making jack-o-lanterns all lead up to the one thing kids look most forward to: Trick-or-treating. After Halloween night, there will be plenty of candy in the house for months. If you’re looking to…