Articles by Sara Haas

“Oatmeal cookies bursting with tart dried cherries and delicious dark chocolate…because sometimes you just need a cookie!” Let’s face it, sometimes you want a cookie. As a dietitian, people are always amazed when I say

I grew up in a house where dinner always had to include meat. I don’t know if that’s a function of living in the Midwest or if it’s because that’s how my parents grew up.

“Not a granola bar and not really a cake, this snack is a hearty, satisfying treat for kids and adults alike.” It’s tough to keep coming up with new snack ideas. A handful of nuts

After you’ve gotten the hang of making your own whole-wheat and semolina pasta, try this variation made with spinach for a nutrition boost. In a few steps, you can make pasta at home. Ingredients 3

It may seem like a daunting task to make fresh pasta, but the only tools you really need are your hands, a rolling pin and a knife. With dried pasta so readily available, some may

In a few steps, you can make pasta at home. Ingredients 1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, whole-wheat flour, divided ½ cup semolina flour 3 large eggs, room temperature Directions In a medium mixing bowl, combine

From Grandma's pantry to restaurant menus, fermented foods are hitting their stride in mainstream food trends. The preservation method, which lengthens the life of fruits and vegetables, and the potential health benefits associated with probiotic

Step 1: Cut To make this basic sauerkraut, start by peeling away the outer layers of the cabbage to reveal unblemished, clean leaves. Rinse the cabbage and pat dry with paper towels. Reserve a few

The farmers market is a true community treasure. Where else can you purchase fresh, local produce and talk to the people that planted, raised and harvested it? Farmers markets give you access to food at

When it comes to frozen treats, ice cream is an all-American favorite — but gelato is hot on its tail. Gelato, which literally means "frozen" in Italian, is rich, dense and creamy, yet it has

Eggless Same-Day Gelato Base Try this variation on a gelato base, made without use of eggs. Developed by Sara Haas, RDN, LDN Ingredients 1½ cups, plus ½ cup whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 2

Step 1 To make this gelato base (which can also be made without eggs), start by combining milk and cream in a saucepan and cook gently over medium-low heat (do not allow it to boil). In a

Product Reviewed Velata Ceramic Peeler  The Velata Ceramic Peeler behaves just as advertised, by “quickly peeling potatoes, carrots, apples and more.” The smooth, ergonomic handle has a nice feel and is made of a material

A staple in Mexican cuisine, tortillas are easy to create and require just a few ingredients — usually wheat or corn flour with the addition of salt, water and sometimes oil, butter or lard. Not

Step 1: Mix dry ingredients. To make Basic Flour Tortillas, first combine your dry ingredients: whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour and salt. Next, add oil and stream in water, a little at a time, until water is absorbed and

Sausage making, a technique that dates at least to the 8th century B.C., was invented as a way to preserve and make use of underutilized cuts of meat and offal. Over time and with the

Step 1 Before you begin (try this recipe for Fresh Chicken and Apple Sausage), rinse the inside and outside of the casings with cold tap water then place in a bowl filled with cold water. Cover

There’s a certain nostalgia that comes with baking — perhaps an image of kneading dough on a rustic wooden block with billows of flour swirling through the air, or of golden rolls cooling on a