Cooking & Food

Whether enjoyed as a quick snack or used as a building block for other recipes, this fermented milk product is an all-star in the kitchen.

Plant-based foods can easily meet your protein needs. The key is diversity.

Put a healthy spin on your favorite lunchtime classics with these vegetarian sandwiches.

Most people tolerate the alkaloids just fine, but these toxin-containing compounds may trigger health issues in others.

Nightshade vegetables and fruits are nutrient-dense foods, delivering important antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Learn why these foods can be great for you — and how you can mitigate their effects if they bother you.

Are nightshades bad for you? For most people, these foods are a healthy part of a varied diet. But for others, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and potatoes can be problematic.

Backyard barbecues are for more than just burgers and dogs! Celebrate fresh summer produce with these plant-based BBQ recipes.

Some fish are high in mercury, overfished, or caught in a way that is harmful for the environment. Here are some seafood to avoid.

This cruciferous veggie is endlessly versatile and a storage superstar. These tips can help you feel more confident using it in your kitchen.

Fish offers a host of health benefits, but pollution, overfishing, and human-rights abuses have muddied the waters. Learn how to make more sustainable choices.

Explore an array of international condiments and sauces — and get ideas for experimenting with them in your next meal.

How cautious do we need to be in the kitchen? Our experts share tips for safe food handling, prep, and storage.

It’s never too early — or too late — to introduce your kids to the life skills learned in the kitchen.

Welcome kiddos into the kitchen with these tools, including scaled-down baking sheets and serrated safety knives.

Get inspired to use more of this nightshade in your home kitchen.

Don’t toss that precious fruit! Discover four ways to use an avocado that seems past its prime.