April 2018 Magazine Features

1804 Magazine: This Strikingly Gorgeous Veggie-Forward Bloody Mary Is Brunch Instagram Gold

Jennifer Causey

Cooking Light magazine content and web-exclusive features for the April 2018 issue

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25 Ways to Be a More Sustainable Cook

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Small changes can make a big difference.

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6 Veggie-Forward Pasta Dishes That Lower Your Carb Intake

Broccoli, Lemon, and Browned Butter Pasta

Jennifer Causey

Invert the usual pasta-to-vegetable ratio to create fresh, carb-conscious mains packed with produce.

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Here's an Entire Easter Menu of Gorgeous Spring Dishes

Strawberry, Basil, and Balsamic “Slablova”

Greg DuPree

Celebrate the first big entertaining occasion of the year with a beautiful spread featuring lots of seasonal flourishes.

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9 Spring Delicacies That Make Us Love This Season

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You'll want to use #8 all spring—and summer.

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8 New Cookbooks With Recipes You'll Want to Make Right Now

Greg Dupree

These are the books we're loving right now.

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Why You Need Red Curry Paste—And 6 Ways to Use It

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Move over Siracha. There’s a new sauce in the kitchen.

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Yes, You Can Have Fries for Dinner

Victor Protasio

This fresher, lighter, satisfying riff on loaded fries—thanks to the air fryer—is sure to become a family favorite.

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How Slow Roasting Can Keep You From Overcooking Fish

Victor Protasio

If you typically fret about overcooking your fish fillets, this easy, reliable method is for you.

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How Lidia Bastianich Went From Refugee to Celebrity Chef

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Before she was a television host, restaurateur, or a best-selling cookbook author, Bastianich was a child refugee escaping from a communist Yugoslavia.

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Are Daily Sodium Intake Recommendations Too Strict?

Kelsey Hansen

Few topics divide nutrition experts more. Here's what to know.

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Watching Salt? Here's How to Decode Food Labels

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What's the difference between low sodium, reduced sodium, and unsalted?

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The One Kind of Food You SHOULD Eat If Blood Pressure's an Issue

Jessica Pettway for TIME

It's not just about reducing sodium intake.

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8 Packaged Foods That Are Surprisingly Low in Sodium

Kutay Tanir

You can feel good serving these lower-sodium grocery store finds to your family.

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The 5 Best Sunscreens to Keep Your Skin Healthy

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These products offer far more than just sun protection.

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Jessica Alba Swears by This Olive Oil Spray—And 3 More Products

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The actress shares her top kitchen tools and her go-to smoothie.

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Here's How to Decode the Labels on Your Pet's Natural Food

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Bone up on the terms and trends you see touted on packages.

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4 Reasons a Daily Walking Habit Is Worth It

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This gentle, enjoyable activity is worth doing regularly—and not just for the exercise.

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This Strikingly Gorgeous Veggie-Forward Bloody Mary Is Brunch Instagram Gold

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25 Ways to Be a More Sustainable Cook

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6 Veggie-Forward Pasta Dishes That Lower Your Carb Intake

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Here's an Entire Easter Menu of Gorgeous Spring Dishes

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9 Spring Delicacies That Make Us Love This Season

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8 New Cookbooks With Recipes You'll Want to Make Right Now

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Why You Need Red Curry Paste—And 6 Ways to Use It

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Yes, You Can Have Fries for Dinner

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How Slow Roasting Can Keep You From Overcooking Fish

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How Lidia Bastianich Went From Refugee to Celebrity Chef

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Are Daily Sodium Intake Recommendations Too Strict?

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Watching Salt? Here's How to Decode Food Labels

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The One Kind of Food You SHOULD Eat If Blood Pressure's an Issue

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8 Packaged Foods That Are Surprisingly Low in Sodium

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The 5 Best Sunscreens to Keep Your Skin Healthy

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Jessica Alba Swears by This Olive Oil Spray—And 3 More Products

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Here's How to Decode the Labels on Your Pet's Natural Food

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4 Reasons a Daily Walking Habit Is Worth It

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This Strikingly Gorgeous Veggie-Forward Bloody Mary Is Brunch Instagram Gold

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