A Brief History of Meatloaf Food history is full of surprises. The history of an American staple, for example - meatloaf - offers more than a trip down culinary lane. I was intrigued to discover that my grandmother’s hand-cranked grinder, the kind that attaches to the edge of a table, was key to meatloaf becoming an everyday dish.

Asparagus, Thyme and Tomato Halibut It's hard to beat a dish that's beautiful, flavorful, nutritious and easy to prepare. This week's recipe earns high marks in all four categories and takes advantage of seasonal asparagus – now at its peak at most farmers' markets.

Give Vegetable Soup a Spanish Accent Traditionally cooked in an iron or heavy earthenware pot called an olla, there are many versions of this dish. While many include some form of pork, others are meatless, like this one.

Indian Cooking Spices Up Favorite Vegetables I first ate a version of Indian mixed vegetables at Ajanta, a delightfully casual restaurant in Berkeley, California, where the fresh-from-the-garden ingredients are themselves a rare treat when dining out.

Are You At Risk for Carotid Artery Disease? Certain traits, conditions, or habits may raise your risk for carotid artery disease. These conditions are known as risk factors. The more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to get the disease. You can control some, but not all, risk factors.

Glycemic Index: How Helpful in Promoting Long-Term Health? Foods with a low GI are digested and absorbed more slowly, causing a more gradual rise in blood sugar and preventing rapid spikes in insulin levels.

Spring into Healthy Dining When combined with tender onions and sweet peas, these versatile turkey cutlets are the perfect dish to help usher in spring. From start to finish, this satisfying meal is swiftly prepared in just 30 minutes.

What's Your Relationship with Food? Regardless of how emotional eating begins, recognizing the signs and developing a new approach to eating are essential skills that are necessary to build a healthier relationship with food and with yourself.

Pizza: Your Choices Make the Difference Americans have a love affair with pizza. But can you guess how many calories are consumed with each slice? Is it 150? Or closer to 320? Maybe 530? Actually, depending on the type of pizza and size of the slice, all of these figures are correct.

Celebrate Another New Year This year, look to the rat to make the dragon dance as we welcome in the Chinese New Year on February 7th. While you're at it, try this recipe for Fish with Ginger Scallion Sauce.

A Surprising Spinach Salad This makeover of the traditional French salad is the perfect introduction to these lesser-known members of the lettuce family.

Salmon Chowder Beats the Chill If you enjoyed an abundance of decadent dishes during the holiday season, getting back to sensible choices is likely to be on your to-do list. Soup is the perfect one-dish meal; it is simple to make and can be prepared quickly.

All You Can Eat: The Trouble with Buffets The next time you're overcome by the temptations of an overflowing buffet table, you can attribute at least a part of your overindulgence to natural instinct. But how do you approach a buffet table and not over-indulge?

Does "Zero Trans Fat" Mean It's Healthy? When you see a food labeled "zero trans fat," can you automatically assume it's a better choice? Not so fast...