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  At a cost of thousands of dollars per pound, truffles are an expensive food. The fungi are prized for their distinctive aroma, and many foods claim truffles or their aromas as ingredients. But some of these foods may actually contain a much less pricey synthetic...

  Gut bacteria thrive on the food we eat. In turn, they provide essential nutrients that keep us healthy, repel pathogens and even help guide our immune responses. Understanding how and why some bacterial strains we ingest can successfully take up residence in the...

The term "sustainable seafood" can mean many things. We trekked to Alaska—a leading frontier of the sustainable movement—to learn more. Laura Schober Nov 1, 2017 It was just a few months ago that I was on the deck of a fishing boat, bundled up in my raingear and...

If you’ve ever dreamed of bringing the flavors of a sunny Greek taverna straight to your kitchen, this Galaktoboureko is the perfect recipe. This traditional Greek custard pie features a silky semolina custard nestled between layers of crisp, buttery phyllo dough,...

    What Are Beet Greens Good For? Botanical name: Beta vulgaris     Grown in the Mediterranean region as far back as 2,000 B.C., beet cultivation spread to Babylonia in the eighth century, then to China around 850 A.D.   Beets, along with their greens,...

Coq au Vin — the iconic French dish of chicken slowly braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions — is pure comfort food elegance. This timeless recipe, adapted from Julia Child, delivers rich, deep flavors that taste like they came straight from a...

  This is either great news or it’s terribly upsetting, depending on your preferences. By Kristen Aiken     If you think a doughnut is one of the most sugar-laden breakfast choices you could make, you’d be wrong. This isn’t to say a doughnut is ever a...

By Ralph Flores   People who regularly eat peanuts are in for a treat: A study in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolismrevealed that those who snack on peanuts – in particular, women – significantly cut back on their total snack consumption. In...

Looking for a playful, nutritious breakfast that kids will actually get excited about? This Egg in a Hole with Berries and Yogurt is the perfect solution! Also known as “bird’s nest” or “toad in the hole,” this classic breakfast features crispy toast with a sunny egg...

Gooey, Sweet, and IrresistibleThese Maple-Pecan Sticky Buns are everything you want in a breakfast treat — soft, fluffy rolls filled with cinnamon-sugar, baked in a gooey maple syrup base, and finished with a rich maple glaze and toasted pecans. They’re indulgent yet...

Spice up your summer barbecues – literally. By Leslie Bonci   YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO much to make grilled foods taste good. After all, the grilling process itself brings a mouthwatering aroma, texture and flavor to foods. But if you're the grill master this summer,...

  Anti-Stress Banana Smoothie - just what some of us need in the middle of the day.  Ingredients: - 2 ripe spotty bananas - 1 cup ripe mango, chopped - 1 cup young thai coconut water - 3 pitted medjool dates - 1/2 tsp. vanilla bean powder - 1 cup cucumber - 3 celery...

LAURA KINIRY If Stonehenge Monument were an ice cream, it would be a delicious bowl of vanilla blended with bits of oats and hazelnuts and honey swirls. At least according to Hannah Spiegelman, a small-batch ice cream maker in Baltimore who explores the sweet — as...

Light, Fluffy & Perfect Every TimeSimple, nostalgic, and endlessly versatile — these old-fashioned Griddle Cakes (also called pancakes, hot cakes, or flapjacks) are a breakfast staple that never goes out of style. Made with basic pantry ingredients, they cook up...

With so many using their grills today, perhaps a little hot dog history.  Dachshunds, Dog Wagons and Other Important Elements of Hot Dog History Sausage is one of the oldest forms of processed food, having been mentioned in Homer's Odyssey as far back as the 9th...

Indulge in the Ultimate Vegan Chocolate Cake – Rich, Moist, and Irresistibly Decadent!At YadaChef, we believe everyone deserves a slice of chocolate heaven – no eggs or dairy required. This vegan chocolate cake is our go-to recipe for birthdays, celebrations, or...