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Not too long ago, Mexican food was considered exotic in the United States. Today, chips and salsa at parties are as common as popcorn at the movies. Many other Mexican-inspired foods are also everyday fare. Includes recipe for Chicken Fajitas.
Southern cooking usually brings to mind dishes like fried chicken or catfish with hushpuppies, po’ boys and black-eyed peas in the deep south. What few people think of is the Lowcountry cooking of South Carolina. Includes recipe for Southern Shrimp Stew.
The Chinese appreciate a bowl of soup at almost anytime of day, from breakfast to a late-night snack. Other Asian countries have followed suit. Many Asian soups are light and easy to prepare, and are therefore perfect in hot weather.
Memorial Day marks the return of casual outdoor meals for a crowd. For a main course, you can fire up the grill and cook colorful kebabs, meaty but meatless burgers and succulent fish roasted in foil — all with minimal effort.
America’s favorite seafood is shrimp, yet most people know little about them other than they come in sizes from small to jumbo. Includes recipe for Caribbean Shrimp Salad.
Stir-fries are a quick, convenient way to cook. Stir-fries are also a great way to put together a meal low in fat and high in nutrition.
Memorial Day is opening day for the grilling season. Many people grill hot dogs, burgers and chicken. But it doesn’t have to stop there. Includes recipe for Grilled Vegetables with Basil.
Spring is the time of year when salads become more than a side dish. With or without lean meats, eggs, or low-fat cheese, all the lovely spring produce available at this time of year only have to be cut up and tossed together in a bowl with a dressing. Includes recipe for Broccoli, Cherry Tomato and Watercress Salad
One of the main reasons fewer Americans cook at home is time. There just isnt enough of it. Includes recipe for 10-Minute Italian Chicken Stir-Fry.
Dark leafy greens are among the most nutritious vegetables you can eat. Yet extremely few Americans eat a daily serving of them. The vast majority is overlooking a major source of nutrition and health protection. Includes recipe for Spinach and Orange Salad.
Baby spinach is fashionable. But don’t let that scare you away from it. It can be the basis of an easy, delicious, healthful side dish or main course. Includes recipe for Spinach, Red Bell Pepper, and Feta Cheese Salad with Yogurt Dressing.
In the northern half of the world, March 20 is the first day of spring and the time to begin putting away the winter sweaters and roasting pans. Includes recipe for Barley and Spring Greens.
There’s no doubt about it-grilling has become a year ’round cooking method. And vegetables on the grill are more and more popular.
A pretty bowl of chilled soup is a nice way to start any spring meal. A cool soup made from beets and oranges with a little buttermilk is one good choice, both aesthetically and nutritionally. Includes recipe for Orange-Beet Soup.