Recipes

Lovers of strawberry shortcake and fruit-and-yogurt parfaits, here is the berry-laden love child of the twoplus wine, natchyou've been seeking. A lighter riff on macerated berries with whipped cream, it's just the thing to serve after a hearty supper of red meat or chicken, and its minimalist approach will leave you feeling light on your feet. Think of it as a more grown-up ...

It’s OK if you’re still ensconced in the warming stews, chilis, and casseroles of winter and are bundled up at home. But when you, like the proverbial groundhog, poke your head out, just look at all those jubilant spry greens and vegetables at the market. Asparagus, peas, edible flowers, beautiful greens and so much more?good-looking produce dominates as far as t...

Whitewine, butter, garlic, lemon, capers. Some ingredients just go together over and over again, including the components of this marvelous chicken piccata. Use those same ingredients to sauce a pasta: delicious. Reduce them in a sauce to pour over seared cod: fabulous. Alwaysremember, though, just how fantastic chicken piccata is when you have the rightrecipe. This is that ...

Sure, one must respect the knobby, ugly, workhorse vegetables of winter. And cold-weather citrus is certainly delightful. But spring can compete with summer when it comes to producing a rainbow of delicious, good-for-you treats at the farmer’s market, farm stand or garden. We’re so relieved when the season’s bounty finally makes a cameo each year. Here are ...

French for under vacuum, sous vide is an easy but technology-friendly process. And though it might sound fancy, home cooks who love the technique swear by its ability to perfectly and evenly cook steaks, chops, shanks and more. Sous vide cooking involves three easy steps: (1) taking your favorite protein be it salmon, steak, or chicken, (2) sealing it in a bag, and...

They say that experiences are better than things. But we don’t hear much about the things from our experiences. And that should change! Because souvenirs are a great way to keep the memory of a trip alive. Of course, we’re going to be partial to souvenirs that are food- or kitchen-related. No matter where you’re headed this summer (whether you’re plan...

Ah, the sad desk lunch. We’ve all been there, moving quickly in the morning and throwing tuna on top of bread and calling it “done.” Opening up the reusable container at 1 o’clock and spying a pile of mushy starch and scattered tuna salad might leave you feeling more daunted than delighted, though. You may even end up ordering lunch in.And what’...

Coffee is awesome, there is no arguing with that. But for some, coffee can cause anxiety, insomnia, nausea and stomach issues.If you are looking to boost your morning without any side effects, we have compiled 8 coffee alternatives that not only give you that zap of energy needed, but also have incredible benefits for your health.Health Benefits of Yerba MateThis plant-based...

“The first time I made a chocolate cake on a weeknight, it was a disaster,” writes Michelle Lopez, the voice behind the Instagram account and baking blog Hummingbird High. She wanted to bake for a co-workers baby shower the next day but, hours after beginning the project, “I found myself in the kitchen, covered in flour and cocoa powder and staring at two s...

Though they occupy the same date on the calendar, Halloween and Da de Muertos are very different celebrations. The latter, a traditional Mexican holiday (often called Da de los Muertos or “Day of the Dead” stateside), celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed away. Its hallmarks might include bright flowers, home altars, special foods and graveyards visi...