The Versatile Chicken: Plain Or Fancy
Chicken is good for your diet and your wallet. Whether you count carbs, fat grams, calories, points, or pennies, chicken is a smart choice. Includes recipe for Chicken Jambalaya.
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Warming Up To Cold Soups
Cold soups have a long history. Many, like gazpacho, originated in Mediterranean countries with long, hot summers. But cold soups have been part of northern diets as well. Includes recipe for Minted Pea with Buttermilk Soup.
Making the Most of Mushrooms
As fall moves in, mushrooms find their way into more dishes. Their earthy flavor complements the heartier fare of autumn. Try this recipe for Mushroom Medley with Spinach.
Chicken Fajitas Bring A Mexican Touch
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.
The Best Way to Get Antioxidants
Nutrition researchers continue to discover how antioxidants protect our health. These substances stop, and sometimes even repair, damage to cells that can occur from highly reactive molecules.
Junk Food: How Much is Too Much?
A report on American eating habits reveals that almost a quarter of the calories we consume come from nutrient-poor selections – better known as junk food. This clashes with the advice of many nutrition experts on how to eat more healthfully and control weight.
Whole Grains Grow in Importance
Whole grains have captured the attention of Americans like never before. One reason may be because a few popular weight loss diets direct dieters to replace refined grain products with whole-grain ones.
Can You Trust the Claims on Food Labels?
When our government developed the current food labeling system, guidelines stated that any health claims on food packaging must pass strict scientific review. But now guidelines about food claims have been relaxed considerably. You need to read the “fine print,” along with the claim.
An Ancient Food With Modern Appeal
A grain-like plant native to the Andes, quinoa was such a staple for the ancient Incas that they called it “the mother grain.” Includes recipe for Quinoa and Black Bean Salad.
Reinventing Ratatouille
Looking through my collection of ratatouille recipes, I notice they reflect the evolution in American cooking since the 1960s. In time, many cooks moved from worshipping ethnic authenticity to a fascination with California-style fusion cooking.
You Can Learn Portion Awareness
A study confirmed that people have difficulty judging how much food they eat. This can pose a problem since excessive amounts of food are frequently available to us.
The Hidden Charms Of The Blueberry
The blueberry is one of the most attractive summer fruits, but it’s more than just another pretty face. It is packed with natural substances that provide a variety of health benefits.
Serve Red As Well As Summer Greens
During the summer, it’s easy eating greens. Enjoying the bounty of the garden, we can create a rich variety of flavors in leafy salads, using different types of lettuce, peppery arugula and cresses, perhaps the gently assertive flavor of mache, a delicate French green also known as lamb’s lettuce.
Low-Country Southern Cooking
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.
