Debby Maugans

Debby Maugans, food writer based in Asheville, North Carolina, and author of Small Batch Baking, Small Batch Baking for Chocolate Lovers and Farmer and Chef Asheville.

Immune-Boosting Recipes that are Bursting with Flavor

Immune-Boosting Recipes that are Bursting with Flavor

Debby Maugans | July 29, 2020

Roast Cod with Fennel & Tomatoes…Chicken Almond Satay Wraps…Roasted Sweet Potato & Kale Quinoa Bowl…and more. Super-delicious, super-easy, super-healthy.

Wheat-Free Holiday Baking Everyone Will Love
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Wheat-Free Holiday Baking Everyone Will Love

Debby Maugans | November 28, 2018

We’ve taken the guesswork out of making wheat-free, gluten-free holiday scones and a delicious fruit-filled pastry.

5 Ways to Make Collard Greens Irresistible

5 Ways to Make Collard Greens Irresistible

Debby Maugans | November 5, 2018

Collard greens can seem like a challenge, but these cooking tips and recipes make them easy and will have your family and guests asking for more.

Easy, Delicious Sheet Pan Dinners

Easy, Delicious Sheet Pan Dinners

Jeff Siegel | August 26, 2018

You can cook an entire dinner in a sheet pan in less than half an hour. Roasting makes it delicious, and there's hardly any clean up.

5 Ways to Make Fresh Carrots Irresistible

5 Ways to Make Fresh Carrots Irresistible

Debby Maugans | August 2, 2018

Try carrots roasted and dressed with a blue-cheese vinaigrette, grilled with lemon/dill, sautéed with chickpeas and simmered into Thai soup.

Barbecue Bliss: Grilled Meat + Grilled Fruit

Barbecue Bliss: Grilled Meat + Grilled Fruit

Debby Maugans | July 16, 2018

Grilling meats with fruit adds a sweet complexity that complements the savory, salty flavors of meats. These recipes will get you going.

Easy, Beautiful Grilled Fruit Salad

Easy, Beautiful Grilled Fruit Salad

Debby Maugans | June 21, 2018

Perfectly grilled summer-ripe fruit salad is a revelation, warm and slightly smokey and sweet. Here's our favorite recipe.

5 Ways to Cook Celery Root

5 Ways to Cook Celery Root

Debby Maugans | April 4, 2018

Celery root, aka celeriac, is ugly on the outside but beautifully delicious when you serve it. Here are five ways to cook and enjoy celery root.

5 Ways to Cook Asparagus

5 Ways to Cook Asparagus

Debby Maugans | May 23, 2017

Asparagus has been prized by kings and queens for centuries. Don’t just steam it! Here are five delicious ways to cook and enjoy this regal veggie.

18 Delicious Ways To Enjoy Heart-Healthy Walnuts

18 Delicious Ways To Enjoy Heart-Healthy Walnuts

Debby Maugans | March 8, 2017

Eating walnuts must be the tastiest way to protect your heart and your mind. Just a handful lowers “bad” LDL…

The Good-For-You Vegetarian Reuben Sandwich With Sauerkraut

The Good-For-You Vegetarian Reuben Sandwich With Sauerkraut

Debby Maugans | March 7, 2017

What’s the benefit of eating the superfood sauerkraut if you pair it with carcinogenic processed meats like corned beef? That’s…

The Healthiest Spaghetti-and-Meatballs Ever!
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The Healthiest Spaghetti-and-Meatballs Ever!

Sharon Palmer, RDN | October 6, 2016

Ever wonder what really happens nutritionally when you make a traditional recipe healthier? We know—and it’s all good! To “healthy…

Healthy Cooking in Parchment: Roasted Vegetable Stacks

Healthy Cooking in Parchment: Roasted Vegetable Stacks

Debby Maugans | September 12, 2016

It’s amazing how quickly and easily cooking in parchment can turn Japanese eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, sweet onion, feta cheese and…

Healthy Cooking in Parchment: 5-Spice Chicken Thighs with Vegetables

Healthy Cooking in Parchment: 5-Spice Chicken Thighs with Vegetables

Debby Maugans | September 1, 2016

Have you started cooking in parchment yet? This age-old cooking method is incredibly easy, delicious and healthy—flavors and vitamins are…

Healthy Cooking in Parchment: Garbanzo Vegetable Curry Recipe

Healthy Cooking in Parchment: Garbanzo Vegetable Curry Recipe

Debby Maugans | August 25, 2016

We’re always looking for the latest in healthy cooking trends. But one truly ancient technique is picking up steam these…