Beans and Grains on a Budget
Robin Asbell
I have plenty of memories of my college years, and many of them have a common motif, involving soaking or cooking beans.
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Be Your Own Prep Cook: Convenience on a Budget
Robin Asbell
Restaurants deliver flavorful food on a budget by planning ahead and working ahead. Home cooks can enjoy the same.
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Naturally Dyed Eggs
Stronger Together
It's easy to dye eggs naturally —and you may already have dye-worthy ingredients on hand.
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Eggs: Beyond Breakfast
Stronger Together
Though eggs are usually relegated to breakfast in this country, in most of the world they’re an around-the-clock food.
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The Magic of a Dressing
Robin Asbell
A dressing can be revelatory and can move even the most hesitant vegetable eaters to ask for seconds.
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Stir-Fry: Simple and Sensational
Sarah Mandel
My initial wok cooking was a little too exciting; a cast iron skillet became my stir-fry ally.
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Flavors of North Africa
Robin Asbell
The scents that emanated from Ahmed's kitchen enchanted me. I couldn’t help but ask, “What is that wonderful smell?” I can’t remember what he told me he was making, but I became obsessed...
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A Taste of Summer in the Off Season: Sun-dried Tomatoes
Sarah Mandel
Sun-dried tomatoes. It’s warming just to think how the same bright summer heat that ripened the fruit can still broadcast its warmth in the off season.
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Flavors of India
Robin Asbell
I knew from an early age that Indian food was great. My Mom made an amazing chicken curry and served it with bowls of chopped peanuts and raisins to sprinkle on top. That struck my five year...
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The Food of Mexico
Robin Asbell
Glorious Mexico is one of our closest neighbors, but ironically, most Americans haven't discovered the true riches of Mexican food.
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Healthy Comfort Foods
Stronger Together
Comfort food can be healthy and still satisfying. Find easy and delicious tips for boosting the nutritional value of popular comfort foods that nourish your body and soul.
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Cooking with Greens
Tara Duggan
We seem to have a complicated relationship with leafy greens. Nutrition experts tell us to eat more of them. Yet many find them somewhat intimidating or have closed the door on them after eating...
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Making Your Own Stock
Stronger Together
Soup stock is the foundation for many of the tastiest soups, and it’s a flavor enhancer for many a dish too. Making your own stock requires minimal effort, costs little money, and will keep...
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The Joy of Soaking (Beans)
Robin Asbell
Remember the story about Jack and his magic beans? Jack traded the family cow for a handful of beans, grew and climbed a tremendous beanstalk, and stole a giant's treasure. While beans might...
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The Fruit and Veggie Grilling Guide
Tara Duggan
While most people associate outdoor grilling with burgers, hot dogs, and steaks, the grill imparts big flavors to fruits and veggies too.
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Asparagus: A Sure Sign of Spring
Robin Asbell
For asparagus aficionados, the weeks when local asparagus comes in season are an asparagus festival of sorts. Learn more about what makes asparagus so special as well as some delicious ways to...
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Bulgur and Couscous
Robin Asbell
"Eat more whole grains!" That message is everywhere, yet many of us still have a hard time getting enough whole grains into our lives. Chef Robin Asbell writes about two of her favorite quick-cooking...
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Your Spice Cabinet
Lynne Char Bennet
When your spring-cleaning fever hits, don’t forget about your spice cabinet. If you still cook with old, dusty spices purchased years ago (maybe many years ago), you’re not alone. But your...
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Spring Salads
Robin Asbell
When spring has sprung, the very first green leaf tips fill us with happiness. Like hungry rabbits who have subsisted on slim pickings over winter, we are ready to graze.
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Cooking with Kids
Carrie Floyd
There are so many benefits to teaching children to cook. And by following a few basic guidelines, you can make cooking a fun and fruitful way to spend time with your kids.
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