By BRUCE WEINSTEIN AND MARK SCARBROUGH Voracious If you know deli lingo, you know that half-sour pickles are crunchy, bright-green pickles, not the duller green of more familiar long-soured pickles. H...

Drink a fragrant cup of herbal tea, and the intoxicating scent of steeped herbs might calm your mind before you even take a sip. Even better is when they come from your own backyard herb garden. Mine ...

Feature Impact Whether you need a quick appetizer or something to snack on, these Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes make for an appealing bite. Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes 24-48 cherry tomatoes 1 package (8 ounces)...

This is all about a sauce (and steak, too, of course). The point is that a good sauce can transform and elevate a simple dish. Sauces complement proteins, elevate vegetables and season grains. They ce...

FEATURE IMPACT healthy brain goes beyond reading exercises and completing puzzles – it extends to the kitchen, too. Emerging nutritional science is clear that what people eat doesn’t just fuel the bod...

Protein Balls Recipe courtesy of The Peanut Institute Servings: 24 1 cup chunky peanut butter 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/4 cup honey 2 cups quick oats 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed 1/2 cup shredded coconu...

Crunchy and Creamy Cold Green Pea and Peanut Salad Recipe courtesy of The Peanut Institute Servings: 8 Dressing: 1/3 cup sour cream 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 2 teasp...

For the Stars and Stripes Pie in my cookbook, “50 Pies, 50 States,” I wanted something that would be a showstopper at any Fourth of July barbecue. I got fancy, using foil as a divider when filling the...

Family Features Take an all-American creation up a notch this summer by doubling the burger fun with this fan-favorite version. These All-American Double Bacon and Cheddar Smash Burgers, created by Wo...

In the heat of summer, it’s best to keep meals light and fresh. Cold soups and leafy salads step up to the main course, providing clean and refreshing nourishment, while taking advantage of the bounty...

Metro Creative Services Grilling enthusiasts know there’s no limits when it comes to foods that can be improved when cooked over an open flame. Come your next backyard barbecue, surprise guests when i...

Feature Impact A healthy brain goes beyond reading exercises and completing puzzles — it extends to the kitchen, too. Emerging nutritional science is clear that what people eat doesn’t just fuel the b...

California Grape, Walnut and Endive Bites Servings: 6 12 large red and green Belgian endive leaves 1/3 cup blue cheese 12 black, green and red Grapes from California, quartered 1/4 cup coarsely choppe...

California Grape Fennel and Citrus Salad Servings: 4 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey sea salt, to taste 3 cups halved Grapes from California 3 fresh...

By CHRISTINE HAINES For the MVI Norway brought one new experience after the other, most of which can’t be replicated anywhere else, but there is one culinary experience we have now made a regular part...

Want to make your vegetables taste better and have your friends love you? Char the hell out of some on the grill and then toss them in a bacon vinaigrette, using this recipe from my cookbook “Chasing ...

Watermelons are a summer treat. When the weather is stifling hot and appetites fade, cooling foods and drinks are essential. Thick, ruby-red slices of watermelon, as wide as dinner plates, provide nat...

Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged h...

How Americans are Reviving ‘IRL’ Experiences with Drinks, Dinners and Beyond FEATURE IMPACT Real-world connection has become increasingly rare and if you’ve felt the effects, you’re not alone. After y...