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Close It’s burger season! While some people will choose to simply enjoy an occasional calorie splurge without worrying about the consequences, there are many of us who are eager to find ways to indulge without ruining our diet. It’s easy to save calories when you’re hosting your own cookout; it’s a bit harder when you’re just a guest at someone else’s shindig. As a sometime grill-master and EatingWell associate food editor, I thought I’d share a few simple, cookout-ready strategies-whether you’re a host or a guest-to help you save more than 400 calories from your hamburger bun, patty and toppings while still enjoying all that juicy, beefy flavor....

Close Photo:Preethi Venkatram Preethi Venkatram Whether green, red, orange or yellow,bell peppersare chameleons when it comes to the kitchen. Bell peppers are sweet, crunchy and colorful. This trifecta is what makes them such a great ingredient to work with. The veggie is good both raw and cooked and can be used in dishes from many different cuisines. Bell peppers are equally delicious as a topping onpizza, stir-fried in dishes likeKung Pao Chicken,sautéedto top sandwiches, and loaded with fillings such as cheese, meat and veggies to makestuffed peppers....

Close Photo: Ali Redmond Crunchy, cool andpacked with health benefits, cucumbers are a welcome addition in many recipes, fromGrilled Chicken with Cucumber-Radish SalsatoRadish, Celery & Cucumber Salad. How to Cut a Cucumber Before you start slicing, you may want to peel the cucumber. Cucumber skin is edible, but some people prefer to remove it for textural or visual reasons. If the cucumber skin is waxy, you’ll want to peel the cucumber....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Is Grapefruit?How to Cut Them in HalfHow to Cut Them into PiecesHow to Peel ThemHealth BenefitsHow to Store Them In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Is Grapefruit? How to Cut Them in Half How to Cut Them into Pieces How to Peel Them Health Benefits How to Store Them Close Photo: Crystal Hughes Thegrapefruitis one of the most underrated fruits of all time....

Apples and oranges are satisfying—though standard—snacking fare. But when it comes to excitement in the produce aisle, nothing beats a kiwifruit. If you’ve ever wondered how to peel a kiwi and get to the delicately sweet fruit inside without damaging it, here’s how to cut a kiwi properly. It’s not that much work to peel the fuzzy skin away and cut kiwifruit into rounds. In fact, there are two ways you can do it: a traditional method and an incredibly simple hack for peeling kiwi without a knife....

Close Photo: Ali Redmond How to Cut a Peach Before you cut a peach, you may want to peel it. While you can eat peach skin, sometimes the fuzzy skin isn’t suitable for the recipe. If desired,learn how to peel a peachbefore following the instructions below. Using a paring knife, cut down through the stem end (top) of the peach until the blade hits the pit. Hold the knife steady and rotate the peach until a cut has been made around the entire circumference of the fruit....

Photo: Elizabeth Laseter Fresh, juicy pineapple is a favorite snack or treat, but it’s not exactly the most welcoming fruit. To get to the sweet inner flesh, you have to cut through the tough, spiny skin. But how exactly do you do that? Cutting a pineapple can seem intimidating (and even dangerous). Luckily, this tropical fruit is not impenetrable–and there’s an easy way to cut one without losing a finger in the process....

One the most plentiful and versatile fruits (yes fruits!) of late summer, tomatoes are tasty addition to meals any time of day. You can blend them into an omelet, bake them in a summer veggie strata, slice them for a simple salad, or puree them into a zesty gazpacho. And don’t forget all the saucy possibilities—from classic red to bright and citrusy salsa!No matter what you’re making, you’ll need to prep your tomatoes before you start cooking....

ClosePhoto: Casey BarberFrom a sharp red onion to a milder, slightly sweet Vidalia, this important member of the allium family is a tasty addition to any recipe. Onions can be the star of a dish, like in ourCaramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Toast, or they can be used as an aromatic, like in ourSpinach, Feta & Rice Casserole. Before you can successfully cook with onions, you should first learn how to properly cut an onion....

ClosePhoto: Ali RedmondAsparagus spears come in all kinds of colors and sizes. From green asparagus towhite asparagus, spears of the tender vegetable can range from thick to thin. Luckily, preparing the vegetable for use in recipes likeRoasted Asparagus ParmesanandOne-Pan Chicken & Asparagus Bakeis quick and easy. Read on to learn how to trim asparagus spears.How to Store AsparagusHow to Cut Asparagus1. Line up asparagus spears flat on a cutting board. Using a knife, cut off the woody, fibrous bottom of the stalk....

We know some of the obvious sources of added sugars-sweet drinks, candy, cakes, pies, cookies. But there is also sugar lurking in places you may not expect, such as crackers and tomato sauce. Even though the amount of added sugar in these products may be small, it can add up quickly if you aren’t careful. And with so many different names for sugar appearing on labels, it can be tough to track exactly how much of the sweet stuff is being added to your food....

Close Photo: Casey Barber How to Store Broccoli How to Cut Broccoli Step 1. Using a chef’s knife, cut off the stalk of the broccoli and trim any leaves. Casey Barber After you cut off the stalk, you’ll be left with a broccoli crown, which consists of the florets and stems. Depending on your grocery store, you may be able to skip this step and purchase broccoli crowns, which have the stalk already removed....

Close Photo:Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Breanna Ghazali Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Breanna Ghazali Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:6 Active Time:10 mins Active Time: 10 mins Total Time:10 mins Total Time: Servings:6 Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Butternut squashis one of the most beloved and versatile winter squash. As a former line cook, I’vemashed itwith butter and spices, finely diced it forrisotto, cut thick planks for miso-glazed steaks, and sliced wedges for roasted squash with crispy sage....