Tomatoes may get more attention. But throughout Italy, lemon often finds its way into pasta. The sour and subtly sweet citrus balances the noodle’s starch and the sauce’s heft. It functions much like the freshly ground black pepper that offsets pecorino Romano in cacio e pepe. And it serves …
Sometimes it’s hard to come up with a novel dish to celebrate Dad on his day. My dad loved lamb, and this recipe was always a standout for him and our family. Cooling minted yogurt sauce, an Indian staple condiment, functions as both a marinade that tenderizes the meat and a crunchy, refresh…
Forget mayonnaise-laden coleslaw. The bright, clean flavors in this version go well with everything from tacos to barbecue.
Studies show that most Americans don’t get enough of several important nutrients from their diets. A multivitamin/mineral supplement can help fill in those nutrient gaps. But does it make scientific sense to choose a supplement specifically tailored to men or women? There is some rationale b…
When cooked properly, fried calamari is the perfect appetizer: crisp and tender, perfect for popping into your mouth all on its own, with a spritz of lemon, or dipped into marinara sauce. On the other hand, fried calamari can easily become sad and soggy, chewy to the point of being rubbery, …
Sugo all’Amatriciana (sauce Amatriciana) is a classic Roman tomato-based sauce that includes guanciale (cured pork jowl) and Pecorino Romano cheese. The guanciale is cooked until crisp and the rendered fat helps create the delicious porky flavor base of the sauce. The salty Pecorino Romano c…
Salmon saves dinner. Seriously. This delicious fish cooks in no time and always feels like a treat. Salmon welcomes a world of flavors, such as soy and lemongrass, tomato basil sauce and spicy salsa. The meaty, rich fish is perfect for the grill, oven or microwave.
This week's recipe roundup features meals that are perfect for your early summer backyard barbecues.
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The idiom, “you are what you eat,” is well accepted when it comes to increasing or decreasing your risk for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and some types of cancer. But it may come as a surprise that research increasingly suggests that what you put on your plate can either increase…
Fire up the grills; Memorial Day weekend fast approaches. We’re gathering outside to sear some steaks and toast summer’s arrival.
These steak tacos are great for a small Memorial Day gathering. If you’d like a bigger meal, make a pot of refried beans and serve them on the side. To drink? Your favorite chilled Mexican beer.
Consider broccoli slaw as an alternative to coleslaw and enjoy it with all the same foods: grilled meat, fried chicken, and sandwiches.
Portobello mushroom caps are seriously satisfying and packed with flavor, and the mix of colors and textures will keep you coming back for more. This vegan sandwich checks all the boxes — and then some!
Coat chicken with spices common to Cajun cooking, like dried thyme and cayenne pepper. Then, instead of using the traditional method of searing in a cast-iron pan, we char it on the grill.
Peru’s lomo saltado is fusion cooking at its easiest and most approachable. This quick stir-fry includes soy-marinated beef, tomatoes and hot peppers, and reflects Peru’s cultural — and culinary — influences. Ancient settlers, Spanish colonizers and indentured Chinese workers all left their …
This week's recipe roundup features meals that are perfect for spring and early summer. Think strawberry salads and risotto with asparagus, peas and herbs.
It's a great brunch for a lazy weekend morning because all the work (and there isn't much) is done the night before.
A steaming bowl of soup is the perfect meal for a chilly, damp day. But the time required for it to simmer for hours on the stovetop is a luxury we don’t always have. Ready-to-eat soup to the rescue! Prepared soups, however, are one of the highest sodium-containing foods at the grocery store…