I was growing When up we were told acorns are poisonous. I’m very glad they are not. You wouldn’t want to pick an acorn off the ground and eat it, mind you. They contain a lot of tannin, which makes a...

Family Features If your family’s taste buds have grown tired of apple-inspired fall desserts, simply look toward another quintessential autumn flavor: pumpkin. Quick and easy to prepare using a spice ...

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, has many wonderful foods associated with it. Apples, honey, beef brisket, noodle kugel — and shining on this list are pomegranates, that one-of-a-kind beautiful, my...

Family Features A snug sweater, a crackling fire and a meal that warms you from the inside out are perfect ways to spend a cool autumn evening with the people you love. Gather around the table for a h...

The Associated Press The chili debate is one of Steve Sando’s favorites. Texans can be stubborn, and most will tell you that beans have no business in chili con carne. You can easily shrug and ignore ...

Americans ate more than 2.7 billion pounds of avocados in 2022. While there’s no more recent data, based on the berry’s exponential growth over the last 24 years, it’s reasonable to assume that the av...

On a recent trip to Fredericksburg, Va., I came across a little storefront Jamaican restaurant. It was a day for adventures, so my travel companion and I decided to give it a try. Among the side dish ...

In Greece, skewers of garlicky meat called souvlaki are sold on street corners, in restaurants and at the beach, served hot off the grill to be enjoyed while out and about. Though a yogurt marinade is...

For me, it’s just not fall unless there is at least one apple picking outing. It’s been a family tradition since I was little — even though I actually fell out of an apple tree and broke my leg when I...

Family Features When you’re looking for recipe inspiration, don’t be afraid to take things back to your childhood with a little home cooking. Even better, now you can enjoy those kid favorites as the ...

This was supposed to be a column about lemon Jell-O fudge. After two failures and wasting enough sugar to make a hummingbird weep, I thought I’d take a healthier turn and looked for new recipes for th...

Family Features When it’s hot but you crave something sweet, turn to a delicious dessert that’s cool and creamy. French Style Cheesecake with Vanilla Wafer Crust offers the best of both worlds as a fr...

This is likely the best news you’ll hear this summer: Yes, you can eat ice cream for breakfast. It’s not just an impossible kids’ fantasy anymore. A rumored scientific study, some social media attenti...

Tagliata, a sliced steak dish that gets its name from the Italian word tagliare, meaning “to cut,” is the inspiration for this steak salad in which the meat is perfectly seasoned with a simple dry rub...

Cooking has been a bit of a struggle the past two weeks. We’ve been having renovations done to our home and have been staying in a rental that, despite the full kitchen, is “interestingly” equipped. I...

By HEIDI BRUAW Steaming summer days got you avoiding the oven? Fear not. Here’s a clever trick: leverage leftover heat to cook amazing meals without turning on another appliance. The science behind th...

Family Features Bring joy back to the kitchen by taking the stress out of planning family meals, shopping for ingredients and making your favorite recipes. Consider a handy sidekick like the Albertson...

A typical spread at a Memorial Day barbecue might not scream “healthy,” but nutritionists see an opportunity in those gloppy, heavy side dishes. In short, it pays to be sneaky. Take classic potato sal...

A Simple, Skewered Side Keep your summer meals simple by leaning into versatile ingredients that can help you whip up a variety of side dishes. These Grilled Red Potato Skewers display the delicious, ...

FEATURES With the arrival of summer, it is time to fire up the grill again. If you want to be the grill master of your backyard BBQ this year, these expert grilling tips can help you perfect your tech...