Got Hummus? Hummus is a versatile, easy-to-prepare, nutritious and delicious spread or dip. The Arabic word hummus actually means chickpeas; the spread we call hummus would be translated as chickpeas with tahini.

Sweet-Savory with a Hint of Anise There's nothing as good as a simple sauteed vegetable, like fennel. Though fennel is actually an herb in the same family as dill, cilantro and cumin, the bulb is a root vegetable. Seared and then sauteed, it becomes sweet savory with a hint of anise flavor.

Bring Goodness Home with Mussels A heaping serving of steamed mussels is a feast. Digging into it brings briny pleasure plus a long list of benefits. Many people hesitate to cook mussels at home so I hope seeing this list of their goodness inspires you to see how easy it really is.

Mediterranean-Style Oven Kebabs Today kebabs are popular throughout the world. No wonder – you get the great grilled flavor without even having to fire up the charcoal or gas.

A Wonderful Casserole to Welcome Autumn The summer is over and new routines can mean hectic schedules with little time to create great tasting healthy meals. This wonderful casserole can help.

Sesame Salmon Puts Color and Nutritional Goodness on Your Plate Put some color and nutritional goodness on your plate using fresh, wild fish in this classic Asian-style recipe.

Fresh Tomato Sauce Makes the Meal Salads draw attention for easy summer eating, but I have another favorite go-to for making quick warm weather meals. As long as local tomatoes are available, I keep fresh homemade tomato sauce on hand.

Enjoy the Bounty of Summer with Panzanella Enjoy the bounty of summer with this easy to make, nutritious and delicious classic Tuscan salad that pairs well with broiled or grilled salmon filets.

Fire up the Grill to Bring Out the Best in Vegetables Whether you use a charcoal grill, gas grill or a grill-pan on the stove, learn how to bring out the best in fresh vegetables this Summer.

Chicken Salad Fit for a Celebration When June graduations and weddings call for creative menu planning, the biggest challenge can be finding casual yet elegant and attractive dishes that please everybody without stressing the cook.

A Shish Kebab Ideal for a Summer Backyard Picnic The firm, meaty quality of salmon is perfect for a delectable shish kebab, and its beneficial omega-3 fatty acids make it a healthy choice.

Lemony Herb-Glazed Roasted Chicken This recipe combines some classic ingredients to create a delectable roasted chicken. The combination of the natural juices and honey for basting and initial high heat for roasting ensures moist and flavorful meat.

Very Versatile Veggie Soup How can you prepare and consume the variety of cruciferous, leafy green, and orange/red vegetables, and other veggies experts urge us to eat every day?

New Twist to Your Next Chicken Meal Add a new twist to your next chicken meal. This simple stuffing in a chicken breast not only tastes great, but helps maintain a nice moist quality to the meat as well.