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Vegans, I suspect, already know about the miraculous richness and versatility of the cashew. Non-vegans, I suspect, eschew the cashew (oh ye...

A year or two ago, I watched a friend of mine toss some peppers in the oven to roast, so that she could use them throughout the week. Now, t...

Because clams. They are happy. Hence, you know, the expression. Ingredients 2 servings of your favorite whole wheat or multigrain ...

Here's a delectable twist on spaghetti and meatballs that's simple, hearty, and full of delicious. The perfect meal for a cozy winte...

Time is short. Food is delicious. What to do? A simple pot of home-cooked beans can form a delectable base for every meal from breakfast to ...

This, my friends, is a don’t worry dish. As in: Don’t worry. It will all turn out just fine. Ingredients 3 cups corkscrew pasta (b...

I realize that I claim bests a lot. And that this habit has led to deep philosophical conundrums in the past. But I can't help myself....

Apparently, wild boar wreak all kinds of havoc on indigenous plants in Hawaii—this from Keith Robinson, whose family owns Ni'ihau and a...

The downside of cooking away from home is navigating a foreign kitchen. For instance, I would have thought low heat was lower than medium, b...

This post brought to you by our formerly far-flung, recently returned Kansas correspondent . Ingredients 1 cup farro (preferably not p...

One side effect of becoming obsessed with vegetables is that every now and then—surely no more than five times a week—I forget to consider t...

When your produce box arrives for the second week in a row with an overabundance of kale and sweet potatoes, it's important to be ready ...

Here's a simple, richly satisfying, wintry sort of dish that's lovely on its own or as an easy pasta topping. It's mostly vegeta...

This is an easy and delicious dinner for one, or double it for 2-3 people (keep in mind that the time it takes something to brown in a pan w...

If you're anything like me, there's nothing less motivating than the prospect of cooking lunch for one. Here's what happens...

Deep down, I know I'm a fickle foodie. One moment I'm swooning over green beans ; the next, I'm madly in love with fish . But in...

Found at Whole Foods: Local eggs from pastured hens at Campo Lindo Farms (for about half the price of the local pastured eggs we get in Cal...

Quick, easy, delightful, and tastes like springtime on a plate. Ingredients Olive oil 1 shallot, sliced 3 cloves garlic, smashe...