All lettuces and salad "greens" are not created equal. Each has its own flavor, texture, nutrients and color. Many cannot withstand the rigors of heat.
With its assertiv...
A sprinkle of cilantro on tortilla soup. Luscious lemon grass in a Thai stir-fry. A dash of French tarragon in a chicken salad sandwich.
You don't have to be a foodie to...
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Launch into spring with splashes of yellow on your plate.
This brilliant color not only cheers the soul, but also adds carotenoids to your diet. These p...
QUESTION: I am having a dinner party for members of the clergy from my church. I would really like a show stopper of a pound cake for dessert — one that would be the...
QUESTION: My new in-laws have a small farm with a vegetable garden in which they grow different items for themselves and their extended family. Last year we got abou...
LEXINGTON, Ky. — If we "eat with our eyes," why aren't Brussels sprouts more popular?
Cute is a word that some cooks use to describe the small vegetables that look like ...
Question: Someone told me that rinsing ground beef in hot water before cooking reduces the cholesterol. I cook ground beef and remove it with a slotted spoon to disc...
The season for lemon pie is upon us.
Lemon pies consistently rank in the top five in popularity among Americans in the spring and summer seasons. From Easter weekend to ...
QUESTION: I am helping entertain a big crowd and need your help with a couple of easy desserts for about 55 to 65 people. I have never made a dessert for more than 1...
