Our kitchen is a little bit like Chopped—we love making meals with ingredients we have on hand (partially due to laziness and partially due to resourcefulness). Just last night, we made a delicious quick bread with leftover zucchini and ripe bananas (and a swirl of Nutella, because Nutella makes everything tastier), and discovered a delicious combination we may have never tried otherwise. 

When a batch of granola bars is this easy to make, there's really no reason to opt for store-bought. Plus, these have fewer ingredients, are much more flavorful, and you can control exactly what's going into them (meaning no additives or preservatives, and a lot less sugar).

Experimenting with creative ways to add flavor to dishes—without resorting to unhealthy, calorie-packed ingredients—is one of the most fun and interesting parts about cooking. This salad is a great example of that, because the unexpected bursts of flavor come from a creamy homemade dressing, fragrant toasted almonds, and quick-pickled red onions. No croutons or cheese necessary!

This is the chocolate chip cookie recipe you've been searching for. 

March Madness has officially begun—and this is the snack you need to be serving.