Cooking & Food

No longer on the fringe of culinary culture, plant-centered diets are more popular than ever. Here’s why—and why you don’t have to be a vegan to benefit from putting more plants at the center of your plate.

There’s no better place to dine, says cookbook author James Denevan, than on the actual farms and fields where our fruits and veggies are grown. 

In hard economic times, chef Nate Appleman lets us in on a cost-effective and delicious way of cooking – southern Italian style.

Eating well doesn’t have to break your budget. Our experts offer 15 tips on cutting your tab at the grocery store, without scrimping on the good stuff.

Get the latest phase-by-phase advice on what to eat for optimal fitness progress — and what to avoid.

Tired of trying and failing to lose weight? Don’t despair! Here’s the study guide you need to make the weight-loss honor roll once and for all.

Master the fundamentals of cooking without anxiety or fear. Then discover delicious ways you can improvise dishes on your own.

When you choose the right foods, you can eat abundantly – and still achieve a healthy weight.

’Tis not the season for self-denial. Cookbook author Myra Kornfeld shares her wisdom on healthier ways to indulge in the holidays’ guilty pleasures.

Cookbook author Deborah Madison reintroduces us to traditional comfort foods of the North – just in time for winter.

Is kitchen pickling destined to become a thing of the past? Not if Sandor Ellix Katz has his way. Find out why preserving homemade foods may soon be back in style.

Cookbook author Robin Miller shares her tips and tricks for preparing wholesome, delicious meals that leave plenty of time for goofing around and hanging out.

Delight your senses—and nourish your body—with these succulent, vine-ripened treats.

In The Food You Crave, cookbook author Ellie Krieger offers quick, healthy and practical recipes for busy families.

There’s no end to the creative and delicious things you can do with packaged salad greens — if you use your imagination.

A sumptuous, tropical delight that’s rich in antioxidants and sweetly refreshing.

Canyon Ranch chef Scott Uehlein uses “Nutritional Intelligence” and healthy whole foods to create spa-quality meals.

Chef Lucia Watson’s innovative techniques put local fish dishes within reach — even for urban types.

Cooking at home is one of the most reliable ways to shift your life in a healthier direction. But where does a busy person find the time? Here’s how you can make good food, fast.

In need of a break from the same ho-hum recipes you’ve been cooking for years? Cookbook author James Oseland offers helpful tips that will transport your taste buds to the islands of the Orient.