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Eating a variety of foods fuels your body with nutrients important for health. Nutrient-dense foods can help by providing a high amount per calorie of vitamins, minerals, and other health- protective compounds. By contrast, highly processed “junk” or “empty calorie” foods provide a lot of calories without much nutritional value that may ...Read more

As the author of “The Cuisine of California” and “The California Cook,” I researched the history of what we know as Chinese chicken salad. It turns out the first sighting of this now-American classic was whipped up at the famous Santa Monica, California, restaurant Madame Wu’s.

Legend has it Cary Grant, the beloved movie star, ...Read more

Every May, delicate sprigs of fresh mint and skinny chives push their way up to the garden by my kitchen door. Inspired to use them before they get overgrown, I add them to salads, scrambled eggs and fresh salsa.

Cilantro grown in Midwestern gardens also tastes sweetest when young. My pots of assorted basils won’t be ready for weeks; ...Read more

There is absolutely nothing in my mind that compares to a perfectly ripe avocado. Well, that was until I tried avocado fries. I’d be lying if I didn’t tell you that I was a wee bit skeptical...Read more

Every family makes their own unique version of fried rice, a classic Chinese dish. When I was growing up, my parents always made fried rice the day after we had a big dinner. Leftovers like homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3713547">Read more

A Colorado whiskey was crowned America’s best at an international spirits competition, beating out hundreds of other liquors for the title.

Talnua Distillery in Arvada was awarded the top whiskey accolade from the American Distilling Institute’s 2025 International Spirits Competition, which announced its winners on Wednesday. Its Bourbon ...Read more

Cucumber kimchi is a popular kimchi to enjoy in summer because it’s easy to prepare and offers a refreshing taste that can be enjoyed immediately. It requires two simple steps.

First, season the cucumber with salt (and sugar) to draw out its water. This prevents the kimchi from becoming too diluted. Then, add the remaining ingredients, toss ...Read more

A mix of cool, crunchy vegetables gives this healthy salad a satisfying bite for a perfect side dish. It’s a great accompaniment to your weekend barbecue menu.

Creamy Cucumber, Radish & Tomato Chopped Salad

Serves 6

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1 tablespoon chopped fresh ...Read more

There are a lot of claims about why we should avoid carbohydrates, including the claim that carbs make us “fat.” But is that actually true? A closer look at nutrition suggests that the devil is in the details.

Added sugars, high-fructose corn syrup, and white flour are processed forms of carbohydrates. Carbohydrate-rich foods also include ...Read more

I’ve never been much of a cookie maker, but when my friend Nina said, “Diane, you have to try these cookies,” I said, “OK!” I have mastered my chocolate chip cookie recipe, which results in a crispy and not too sweet cookie, so I thought why not try these oatmeal cookies, studded with finely chopped medjool dates and chopped pecans.

I...Read more

No matter the Memorial Day weather, the grill makes an appearance. The menu shifts as the clouds roll in — quick-cooking, fully-cooked brats when downpours happen, perfectly moist, bone-in pork chops in the sunshine.

Today’s lean pork may be good for our waistlines, but tricky for grillers. The challenge is to reap the ...Read more

The Yucatán Peninsula is a magical region in Southeast Mexico that’s rich in Mayan history and surrounded by beautiful waterfronts and jungles. In the towns, you will find colonial haciendas that are often lined with citrus trees and a very particular one called lima agria. From the outside, it resembles a large lime, though when you try it, ...Read more

It doesn’t matter if it’s a special occasion or I’m just having friends over — I love a good brunch recipe that feels very fancy, tastes delicious, and is also incredibly easy to make. Enter: my French croissant breakfast bake. It checks all these boxes and ...Read more