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Celeriac Puree

The flavor of celeriac (celery root) is difficult to describe: It’s decidedly celerylike, but also is slightly nutty, with very faint licorice undertones. Cooking...
Oniony Cornbread

Oniony Cornbread

Cornbread is a delicious side dish but also makes a good base for stuffings (see box). This recipe could be a good place to experiment with a plant-based “egg”...
plant-based eggs

Vegan Eggs—Say What?

Although egg shortages are finally resolving, and the retail price for a dozen eggs is coming down from historic highs, you might have wondered about other options over the...
Spanish Mackerel With Lemon-Basil Sauce

Spanish Mackerel With Lemon-Basil Sauce

This rich-tasting fish—an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids—is not only good for you, it’s also considered a more sustainable source of seafood. ¼ cup chopped fresh basil 1½...
healthy food

A New Definition of ‘Healthy’

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is revamping its standards for which foods can be labeled as “healthy”—welcoming some new additions, like salmon and nuts, while stripping some others...
healthy seafood

Searching for Sustainable Seafood

Nutrition experts recommend seafood as an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are critical to health, especially for the heart, eyes, and brain. Unfortunately, fishing grounds around the...

Lentil, Goat Cheese, and Beet Salad

This simple but delicious recipe, which provides a good amount of protein from the lentils, can be a meal in itself. You can use either homemade roasted beets (start...
added sugars

Subtracting Added Sugar

New evidence is constantly coming out debating the benefits and risks of alcohol, whether low-carb or low-fat diets are better, and how much water we really need to drink....
Farro With Wild Mushrooms

Farro With Wild Mushrooms

Farro is an ancient grain with a texture similar to that of barley. Farro’s slightly nutty flavor is underscored by the earthiness of dried wild mushrooms and sage. The...

Acai: Little Berry, Big Claims

Trendy superfoods come and go—remember grapefruit, kale, pomegranate juice, goji berries, and ancient grains? Although healthful, none of them lived up to their hype as miracle foods with the...
Black Bean & Yellow Squash Stew

Black Bean & Yellow Squash Stew

A small amount of peanut butter stirred into stews offers a lot of bang for the buck: The roasted, rich flavor permeates the entire stew and at the same...