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The rustic French dessert that one-ups a pancake - and it’s healthful

Like some French-country dishes, a clafoutis (klah-foo-TEE) sounds like something fancy and complicated, but it’s actually homey and easy to make. The fruit-laden dessert pancake is elegant ...

DATE: Apr 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

This Joe is still sloppy, with extra fun from a fungi

You can’t take yourself too seriously when you’re eating a sloppy Joe sandwich. You’re bound to giggle at some point when the saucy meat starts spilling out of the bun, and, inevitably, at l...

DATE: Apr 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Spring asparagus deserves this simple sauce

A Greek avgolemono sauce is a reminder of the simple wonder of cooking. Whenever I whip one up, I feel like I am making magic. By applying an easy technique to a few everyday ingredients – e...

DATE: Apr 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Mango and chicken meet, marry well, happiness ensues

Asian-style marinade helps flavor hit every single taste bud

DATE: Mar 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

You think you don’t like beets? Try ‘em this way

This salad, best described as a “small plate” using the current culinary lingo, offers a refreshing bright spot this time of year when we have had our fill of roasted roots and stews and are...

DATE: Mar 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Sometimes, it’s okay to ‘dirty up’ your clean eating

I understand why people gravitate toward the term “clean eating.” It’s an appealing way to describe a dedication to the most healthful, most pure ingredients. But I take issue with it. To me...

DATE: Mar 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

This healthful pear recipe can start your day or sweeten the end of it

This dish of warm, cinnamon-scented pears with a nutty crumble topping makes you feel good before you even take a bite. Its homey aroma fills your kitchen as it bakes so you can’t help but s...

DATE: Feb 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Give your oatmeal the glam treatment

This sumptuous breakfast bowl is what happens when frumpy regular oatmeal gets a modern, stylish makeover. It doesn’t take much effort, and the before-and-after results are astoun...

DATE: Feb 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

It came from the freezer – and it’s easy

Roasted Salmon with Artichoke Topping can be made with frozen fish

DATE: Jan 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Stuffed, and still feeling good about it

These stuffed peppers have a homey, old-world appeal but with a healthful update that makes them an even better fit on today’s table. They are built on the same tried-and-true fou...

DATE: Jan 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Dried fruits come to life when simmered with tea

Warm, fragrant and sweet, this medley of dried fruit simmered in vanilla and honey-infused chai tea is the kind of comfort food to go for when you want that cozy, feel-good essence in a heal...

DATE: Jan 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

The Middle Eastern dip whose time has come

Hummus, make way for baba ghanouj

DATE: Dec 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Food