"The slight thickening added by a little flour near the end is traditional (some versions use the more modern cornstarch), but not necessary," says cooking writer Crescent Dragonwagon. "O...
Looking for a treat that goes beyond your standard kale chip? The Parmesan cheese in this recipe supplies umami, a fifth taste (in addition to sweet, salty, bitter and sour) often describ...
Are you someone who dreams of pumpkin spice lattes once fall arrives?Hot beverages are only one aspect of the nation's pumpkin frenzy. These days there isn't a pumpkin-flavored product US...
While white button mushrooms are the type most common found in supermarkets, many mushroom aficionados swear by wild varieties, which open up a whole new range of flavors and textures for...
Is everything that's going on in your life right at this moment making you just a little bit crazy? This recipe features ingredients that can help you find a sense of calm amid all the bu...
As temperatures fall, one of the coziest ways to drive the chill away is with mulled cider, or apple cider slowly simmered with spices until it brims with warmth-inducing tang.While there...
Whether you like 'em scrambled, hard boiled or over easy, nothing says basic breakfast like eggs. But eggs can also be turned into the most elegant of eye-openers, as in the recipe below....
Apples are among the most popular types of fruit in the US. According to the US Apple Association, the country's growers produce about 50 pounds of fresh and processed fruit per person ev...
Miso soup is a menu staple in almost every Japanese and Asian fusion restaurant in the country. But chefs outside of Japan have discovered that this fermented soybean paste can lend deep ...
For some time now, dietitians have recommended powering up your potato by opting for the sweet version over the white to add nutrition to your side dish. But the options don't end there. ...
One of the easiest ways of getting more fresh vegetables into your diet is by adding more salads to your kitchen repertoire, especially when the weather gets steamy. Pair the first recipe...
Love to grill but you don’t do meat? No problem! These hearty burgers—one based on hempseed, one on sunflower seed and one on corn—are so good even the carnivores in your family will appr...