Cooking & Food

Homemade stocks are not a vestige of a bygone era or the exclusive territory of professional chefs. They’re a healthy, thrifty, practical tradition — and a great way to make the most of stuff that might otherwise go bad in your fridge.

There’s real beauty in choosing a free-range heritage turkey. You’ll get richer flavor, better nutrition — and the satisfaction of supporting a rare breed of poultry farmer, too.

For centuries it’s been worshiped for its protective powers and its culinary potential. To fully appreciate garlic’s appeal, make it a part of your everyday cooking.

Vine-ripened, oddly shaped, and packed with flavor: There’s nothing like an heirloom tomato. We asked farmer Gary Ibsen, who’s been growing and selling these beauties for almost 40 years, for a personal introduction.

Celebrate summer with spicy jalapeño peppers. These versatile chilies wake up your taste buds — and fight inflammation, too.

Healthier than tofu, tempeh is a great source of plant-based protein. Try these tasty soybean cakes as a meat alternative or as a nutritious addition to dishes of all kinds.

There’s a lot more culinary life in celery than the diet crowd lets on. And research shows it can help prevent memory loss, lower blood pressure and may even inhibit cancer.

One of the world’s healthiest foods, these fiber-rich legumes add hearty flavor to everything from salads to veggie burgers.

High in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, meat from pasture-fed cattle is a nourishing delicacy.

These splendid little seeds are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals — and they’re versatile, too.

You know it’s good for you. Now it’s time to discover some of olive oil’s subtler nuances.

Light in texture and subtle in flavor, napa and savoy cabbages present a refreshing alternative to conventional reds and greens.

Let’s hear it for one of nature’s most nutritious foods. Here are four great kale recipes.

These phytonutrient-packed wonders are fabulous for your heart, skin and bones. Learn more about these nutritional powerhouses and try them in one of these four recipes.

These simple Spanish-style dishes make gatherings a snap.

Chef Rick Moonen celebrates the ocean’s sustainable bounty.

Bursting with flavor and rich in minerals, seaweed is a clever addition to soups, salads, risottos and main dishes.

From green tea and lemons to red wine and fish, some foods deliver even more nutritional punch when paired. Here’s how to take advantage of nature’s most powerful food synergies.

Mark Bittman’s no-fuss approach to cooking focuses less on precise measurements and more on putting your personal food preferences front and center.