In the middle of the Pentagon is a large, pleasant, five-sided courtyard. In the middle of the courtyard is a small building.

As you might expect, the Soviet Union used to have a satellite that kept a watchful, unblinking eye on the Pentagon, the courtyard and especially that building in the middle of the courtyard.

The Soviets called it “...Read more

It’s hard to imagine my late summer kitchen without eggplant.

Strolling the farmers markets, I can’t hold back and pile my basket with eggplant in all shapes and sizes — black, thin and footlong; bright fuchsia; magenta with white striations; pale violet; light green; egg-shaped ivory.

Given its mild flavor and dense texture, there’s a...Read more

DENVER -- Take one sip of the Colorado-made spirit Tingala and you’ll understand why it’s unlike anything else currently available on the market.

The sensory experience starts with a bouquet of cinnamon and allspice in the aroma, and at first those are the dominant flavors on the palate, too. But soon, spicy notes give way to tingling ...Read more

LOS ANGELES -- Did you see the purple loaves of sourdough that were all over social media a few years ago? I missed them. In fact, I'm five years late to trying Karlo Evaristo's heirloom blue corn masa sourdough bread, and I only discovered it by accident. Now, I can think of little else.

During a recent dinner at Le Hut Dinette, a new ...Read more

This plant-based version of General Tso’s chicken is the perfect weeknight meal, swapping chicken for cauliflower with a boost of vibrant green color and gut-healthy fiber coming from edamame. Serve it over brown rice or whole-wheat noodles to sop up any leftover sauce.

General Tso’s Cauliflower

Serves 4

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total ...Read more

You’re walking down the street, and your senses are overwhelmed by the scents of Greece, the Middle East, Mexico, America, and more. Ah, the food trucks creating their yummy street fare. But if you’re trying to stick to your healthy eating plan, does that mean you have to walk on by? Not necessarily.

Sure, many food cart meals or street ...Read more

As we fall into autumn, you can still make this Seriously Simple flavor enhancer since ripe red tomatoes are still in season, albeit at the trail end. This is one of those recipes I make annually when I know I still want a concentrated flavor condiment. Talk about easy; this one-step, sweet-savory relish, topping or stand-in for ketchup is very ...Read more

Fast, high-protein meals start with seafood. No need for complicated techniques, most fish cooks in mere minutes in a hot skillet, broiler, grill or microwave oven.

Cost proves the biggest challenge for weeknight meals. Stocking up on frozen items when the sales happen helps. A package of fish fillets or a pouch of shrimp will thaw nicely ...Read more

We are big pancake-lovers in my home — mostly because I can’t get enough of their fluffy texture, and because my kids love to use them as a vessel for maple syrup. This skillet pancake has quickly become an everyday favorite. It’s pure breakfast comfort, and it’s made even better by the use of tangy buttermilk, which keeps the pancake ...Read more

​​Without a doubt, a dinner that’s going to check all the boxes when you’re too tired to cook is a veggie-packed stir-fry. This basil beef stir-fry leans hard on summer vegetables, and you can still pull it off on the nights that you...Read more

Salsa is the Spanish word for sauce, but it does a whole lot more.

A good salsa will complement and catapult the most ordinary dish with sweet, tangy, fiery depth and zest. It’s a delicious way to dispatch a seasonal bounty of fresh herbs, veggies and fruit, and is great in just about anything, regardless of the culture or country of a ...Read more

Panzanella, the classic Italian salad of sun-split tomatoes and crisped croutons flush with a bold vinaigrette, is the pinnacle of the late summer harvest.

And if we were in Tuscany, home of the original panzanella, and sipping chianti as the sun sinks into the hills, that dish might include a whole lot more — roasted red peppers or roasted ...Read more

This easy lemon-garlic chicken recipe calls for cutlets, which cook in less than 10 minutes. If you can’t find them, make your own from chicken breasts.

Place each breast on a cutting board and, with your knife parallel to the board, slice into the skinny side of the chicken breast in a single smooth motion. The side of green beans is cooked ...Read more

Certain ingredients (mostly herbs and spices) have naturally cooling effects on the body, and incorporating them into meals and snacks can help support hydration, digestion, and temperature regulation. Isn’t that cool? (Pun intended). Here’s a look at a few of our favorites.

Mint. Perhaps the best-known cooling herb, mint ...Read more

This is one of my favorite fish entrees that is easy and tasty. Originally, I thought this was complicated, but it turns out it couldn’t be easier. I have made this for my husband and myself and when I want to do a small dinner party.

Make sure you use cedar wood planks, which you can find on Amazon and at home stores like Home Depot. The ...Read more