Ahh, the smell of burgers sizzling on the grill, the sound of a cork popping and the gathering of neighbors peering over the backyard fence in hopes of an invitation to dinner. Can it get any better than this?
Summer is a time of traditions - people travel to the same resorts year after year, host annual barbeques, and go back time and time again to enjoy their favorite summer treats. It's hard to think of summer without thinking of favorite food traditions - such as grandma's strawberry pie or a s'more around a campfire. Every now and again, it's good to....
Your memory of real, flavorful, fresh food is a key tool for losing weight. At least that's one of the intriguing claims in Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough's new book, "Real Food Has Curves: How to Get off Processed Food, Lose Weight, and Love What You Eat." We find pleasure in what we eat because we stock up....
Rain showers and blooming flowers aren't the only things that will be kind to your sense of smell this spring. It's also the time of year when you start to bake up homemade breads, cookies, and moist crumbly muffins. This year, mix in some new recipes with some longtime family favorites. Here are some tips for making yummy treats that will have the entire neighborhood gathering outside your kitchen this spring.....
"White or wheat?" Restaurant patrons are often presented with this familiar, yet inaccurate, question when ordering toast or a sandwich. Given the confusion between whole and enriched grain products, it's not surprising that this phrase is universally accepted among the general public. The truth is...
Want to do something good for your heart? Find new ways to increase your intake of potassium. This nutrient may help reduce the risk of high blood pressure and promote heart health. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that diets containing foods that are a good source of potassium and...
Even the healthiest eaters have their weaknesses - those foods that make them "splurge," ignoring calorie counts and fat grams. It's an easy trap to fall into; we're surrounded every day by foods that taste good and inspire cravings....
Gourmet panini is still a hot trend and many people look to duplicate the bold flavors of restaurant-grilled sandwiches in the comfort of their own homes. While there are countless ways to create a warm delicious panino or grilled sandwich, natural cheese serves as the common thread throughout most recipes. Over the years, sandwich making has evolved beyond the simple...
No matter what the season, grilling is one of America's favorite backyard pastimes, and fish is often on the menu. But before you fire up the coals, you should learn how to properly select and grill fresh fish to perfection. The wood grilling specialists at ...
Literally soaked in flavor, marinated foods are undeniably delicious. But did you know that marinating also makes your grilled foods safer? Anyone who loves the delectable flavor of hot-off-the-grill foods has probably heard that cancer-causing substances -- such as heterocyclic aromatic amines (HAAs or HCAs) -- form when the proteins in red meat, pork, poultry and fish react to the high heat of grilling and....
People around the country are getting ready to enjoy the great outdoors and fire up the grill on a warm summer day. The warmer weather and longer days are perfect for enjoying fresh flavorful foods and outdoor activities such as walking. The Weight Watchers Momentum program encourages healthy food choices like filling ....
A big, bountiful salad deserves to be the center of attention. Whether you're on a special diet or just looking to eat in an interesting, healthful way, there's no reason to settle for boring combos. A well-made salad should deliver a lively interplay of flavors and textures. What's more, the salad needs to be substantial enough that you don't get hungry an hour later. On both scores, ingredients such as avocados, nuts ....