Cooking Light

Live life deliciously with Cooking Light magazine—vibrantly designed as a digital edition, with all of the recipes and gorgeous photos of the magazine. Each issue is packed with seasonal, delicious and nutritious recipes, quick ways to plan everyday menus and helpful tips on how to live a healthier lifestyle. For annual or monthly subscriptions (on all platforms except iOS), your subscription will automatically renew and be charged to your provided payment method at the end of the term unless you choose to cancel. You may cancel at any time during your subscription in your account settings. If your provided payment method cannot be charged, we may terminate your subscription.

EDITOR’S LETTER

WHAT HEALTHY MEANS NOW

WHAT TO EAT FOR BETTER SLEEP • While the science on diet’s impact on sleep is still emerging, a few nutrients and hormones have risen to the top as potential sleep aides.

GUIDE TO FRESH HERBS • Infuse your recipes with unparalleled aromas and flavors–plus possible health-promoting properties–by adding fresh herbs. Whether you grow your own, or buy them at the market, here are some tips for selection and storage.

VINEGAR VARIATIONS • When making a homemade vinaigrette, there are a number of vinegar options. To choose the right salad vinegar, think in terms of acidity and flavoring.

3 WAYS TO USE SALSA • That jar of salsa hanging out in the back of your fridge has more in store for it than a date with a bag of tortilla chips. These easy recipes will help you teach that lycopene-rich salsa some tasty new tricks.

APPETIZERS & SNACKS • GET THE PARTY STARTED WITH THESE VEGGIE-PACKED DIPS, CHIPS, AND TASTY NIBBLES.

PIES & TARTS • TAKE PIE IN A SAVORY DIRECTION AND FILL TENDER CRUSTS WITH FRESH VEGGIES, HERBS, AND CHEESES.

SKILLETS & STIR-FRIES • SIZZLING, SPEEDY STIR-FRIES ARE AN IDEAL WAY TO SHOW OFF YOUR BOUNTY OF GARDEN GOODS.

LET’S ROAST • Roasting is a great way to enhance and intensify the natural flavors in vegetables. The open heat caramelizes the sugars within the veggies and mellows strong flavors into rich, multilayered perfection, adding depth and complexity to the overall dish. The best technique for roasting vegetables is to spread them out evenly in the pan and roast them at high temperatures (over 400°F) until they are browned and crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.

MAIN-DISH SALADS • CRISP GREENS, FRESH VEGGIES, GRAINS, AND BEANS OFFER COLOR, TEXTURE, AND FLAVOR IN THESE HEARTY MEAT-FREE MEALS.

MEATLESS MAIN DISHES • EGGS, TOFU, BEANS, AND CHEESES PROVIDE THE PROTEIN IN THESE HEARTY, VEGGIE-CENTRIC MEALS.

SIMPLE SIDES • ROUND OUT HEALTHY MEALS WITH COLORFUL FRESH SALADS OR QUICK AND EASY VEGETABLE DISHES.

HOW TO GRILL VEGGIES • Move over, meat: it’s time to grill some vegetables. Vegetables cook quickly and are so delicious with just the hint of smoke from the grill. In most cases, you can tell if vegetables are ready just by looking at them. Here are a few tips for perfect grilled vegetables.

SWEET TREATS • ELEVATE THE NUTRITION PROFILE AND FLAVOR OF LOAF BREADS, MUFFINS, CAKES, COOKIES, AND ICE CREAM BY ADDING GARDEN-FRESH VEGETABLES.

RECIPE INDEX • COOKING LIGHT | Eat More Veggies