Linda Gassenheimer

Linda Gassenheimer is an award-winning author of several cookbooks, most recently, The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook and The Flavors of the Florida Keys. Listen to her FoodNewsAndViewsPodcast on all major sites.  She writes the syndicated newspaper column “Quick Fix.”  DinnerInMinutes.com.

Grilled Watermelon? Grilled Pound Cake? 5 Foods You Might Never Think to Grill

Grilled Watermelon? Grilled Pound Cake? 5 Foods You Might Never Think to Grill

Linda Gassenheimer | June 16, 2014

Don’t limit yourself to grilling just meat. Grilling gives a caramelized, smoky flavor to all sorts of foods. Grill over…

Danny DeVito’s Favorite Pasta Dishes

Danny DeVito’s Favorite Pasta Dishes

Linda Gassenheimer | June 4, 2014

Emmy-award winning actor Danny DeVito loves to cook even when he’s on a set shooting a movie. He told our…

Flavored Vinegars and Oils You Can Make at Home

Flavored Vinegars and Oils You Can Make at Home

Linda Gassenheimer | May 6, 2014

Flavored oils and vinegars are a quick and easy way to add taste and variety to your recipes. Oils can…

Delicious Good-for-You Dinners to Make in 15 Minutes or Less

Delicious Good-for-You Dinners to Make in 15 Minutes or Less

Linda Gassenheimer | May 5, 2014

Yes, healthy meals bursting with flavor can be made in minutes! The trick is to let others do much of…

Delicious Fruit Desserts with a Twist

Delicious Fruit Desserts with a Twist

Linda Gassenheimer | May 5, 2014

Here are some delicious and unusual ways to enjoy fresh fruit desserts without adding sugar or artificial sweeteners. All recipes…

Great Kitchen Gadgets

Great Kitchen Gadgets

Linda Gassenheimer | May 5, 2014

Everyone can use a little help in the kitchen! These gadgets make great gifts for your friends—or yourself. SmartKettle by…

The Best Smoothie You’ve Ever Had (Healthy, Too)

The Best Smoothie You’ve Ever Had (Healthy, Too)

Linda Gassenheimer | May 2, 2014

Love your smoothies, but not the extra sugar, fat and calories that are found in most smoothies? Well, you can…

How to Make Good-for-You Fish Taste Good, Too

How to Make Good-for-You Fish Taste Good, Too

Linda Gassenheimer | April 16, 2014

We all know that we should eat plenty of fish for our health, but sometimes we aren’t sure how to…

Easy Desserts That Look Fancy

Easy Desserts That Look Fancy

Linda Gassenheimer | February 5, 2014

These delicious desserts are not only elegant-looking and delicious, they're also very quick to make. They’re perfect for a weeknight…

Luscious Brownies (No One Will Guess You Used a Mix)

Luscious Brownies (No One Will Guess You Used a Mix)

Linda Gassenheimer | February 5, 2014

Fudgy, cakey or crunchy, brownies are an American favorite. Here’s how to make some delicious—and easy—variations. Note: For the Molten…

Fast and Flavorful—Delicious Quick Appetizers

Fast and Flavorful—Delicious Quick Appetizers

Linda Gassenheimer | January 27, 2014

Here are quick, easy appetizers that take less than 10 minutes to make. Serve them for guests or as snacks…

Delicious Brunch Dishes—Decadent and Guilt-Free

Delicious Brunch Dishes—Decadent and Guilt-Free

Linda Gassenheimer | September 19, 2013

These mouthwatering brunch dishes seem decadent but are surprisingly healthy and easy to prepare. Serve them whenever you want something…

Favorite Finds at the Fancy Food Show

Favorite Finds at the Fancy Food Show

Linda Gassenheimer | August 28, 2013

This year’s 59th Summer Fancy Food Show, held in New York City, was the largest one ever, with more than…

What to Cook in a Rice Cooker (Besides Rice)

What to Cook in a Rice Cooker (Besides Rice)

Linda Gassenheimer | July 25, 2013

Automatic rice cookers are a convenient way to cook perfect rice, but they don’t have to sit empty when rice…

Jazz Up Any Meal With Simple Recipes Using Fresh Herbs

Jazz Up Any Meal With Simple Recipes Using Fresh Herbs

Linda Gassenheimer | July 8, 2013

This time of year, there are lots of fresh herbs available. Not sure what to do with them? Try these…