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How to Make Whole Chicken Noodle Soup in the Slow Cooker

Whole Chicken Noodle Soup in the Slow Cooker

My hairdresser Christa Forgue told me she likes to make a whole chicken noodle soup in the slow cooker. This method is so easy and the flavor is just right—kind of like my Jewish grandmothers would have made if either of my Jewish grandmothers had been good cooks (they had lots of other good qualities.)

And foranother greatSlow Cooker Recipe, check out our Spicy Szechuan Ground Turkey and Green Beansrecipe. To see our how-to video, click on this:...

Enter to Win an Instant Pot by Starting or Renewing Your Membership Now!

Enter to Win an Instant Pot: Renew Your Membership Now!

You’re going to want to pay close attention to this post for a BIG GIVEAWAY- a chance to win a brand new Instant Pot ($99 value) and a 1-Year Membership to The Scramble.

Have you heard of this appliance sensation, or perhaps OBSESSION? So many people are going crazy for the Instant Pot. In one compact (and kind of adorable) machine, you get a slow cooker, pressure cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, soup cooker and warmer, steamer, sous v...

How To Do A Sugar Cleanse And Healthy Green Smoothie Recipe

How to Do a Sugar Cleanse and Healthy Green Smoothie Recipe

I’m engaging in a sugar cleanse to hit the reset button on my eating in the new year. After a delicious but not-so-healthful holiday, it’s time for me to get back to eating mindfully. A year ago, I created a sugar cleanse challenge Surviving a Sugar Detox: Anyone Want to Join Me? and started a Facebook group to have a month-long sugar cleanse. It was so popular and successful, that our group continues tosupport each other. We have...

How To Make Ginger Simple Syrup (easy lower sugar version)

You can use this super easy and lower sugar version of ginger simple syrupin cocktails (like my mango ginger cocktails linked below), iced tea, and lemonade. By the way, you can use this same formula with mint, rosemary, basil or other herbs, and you can stir in citrus at the end for a great flavor.

Ginger Simple Syrup (easy lower sugar version)

2 ounces ginger, thinly sliced and coarsely chopped(1/2 – 2/3 cup) (no need to peel)
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups water

Combine the ginger, sugar and water...

Coco-Nutty Granola (Low Sugar High Protein Granola Recipe)

When I was 10 years old, I used to bake granola and sell it door-to-door to raise money for the Leukemia Society. Since then, I got into the habit of buying granola to sprinkle on my morning yogurt. I don’t know why, since it’s so easy to make at home. Recently, friend Allison Soffer gave me some of her delicious homemade granola and it inspired me to get back to my granola roots. My18 year-old son, Solomon, and I collaborated on this granola recipe. It’s low in added sugar, high in protein...

Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole Recipe: Cheesy Spinach and Egg Bake

This make ahead breakfast casserole recipe also makes a perfect savory make-ahead breakfast or brunch, and it’s got plenty of protein, healthy fat and vegetables to keep you feeling full and nourished for hours. The colorful vegetables in it also make it pretty enough to serve at a breakfast gathering and the green and red vegetables are perfect for Christmas morning breakfast!

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Cheesy Spinach and Egg Bake is a perfect make ahead breakfa...

How to Make Potato Pancakes: Indian Potato, Ginger and Carrot Latkes

In my house, we can’t go through Hanukkah without eating latkes at least once, so I decided to pour my holiday spirit into creating a new Hanukkahrecipe. I’ve been on an Indian cooking kick lately, and I realized that Indian flavors would meld well with traditional potato pancakes. If you make the batter ahead of time, refrigerate it until you are ready to cook them, and drain the excess liquid from the bowl before frying them. In the video below I’ll show you how to make potato pancakes, in...

Edible Holiday Gift Ideas and More for Food Lovers

Edible Holiday Gift Ideas and More for Food Lovers

When it comes to holiday gift giving, it may not surprise you that I enjoy sharing my favorite foods (or food related gifts) with friends and family. Generally, I think most of us have more than enough possessions filling up our homes, so the idea of giving consumable gifts is very appealing to me. Giving an edible gift almost guarantees that it won’t sit on a shelf collecting dust.

There are a number of Scramble gems tucked away on...

Avoid Restaurant Meltdowns! 10 Tips for Eating Out with Young Kids

Tips for Eating out with Young Kids

Sure, The Scramble is all about making family dinners happen at home more often (and with less stress!) through meal planning and quick and easy recipes. But we all need a night off sometimes, even if it means eating out with young kids.

Those nights out in restaurants seem to happen more often during the holidays. But it sure doesn’t feel like a night off if junior has a meltdown while waiting for the meal.

To make the most of your family dinners o...

She’s ONLY Cooked Family Dinners from The Six O’Clock Scramble for 8 Years!

I want to share this very special letter from a devoted mom who for 8 years has cooked nothing but Scramble recipes for her family dinners. I love her dedication to healthy family dinners and am humbled that she chose The Scramble to make them happen.

The holidays are an excellent reminder to focus on gratitude. Scramblers, I am so grateful for YOU. For 13 years you have cooked with me, sent me encouraging letters, shared your feedback on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc., shared my cookbook...