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This crispy orange cauliflower is a plant-based twist on the classic Chinese American dish, orange chicken. It features cauliflower florets coated in a light, crispy batter, fried until crispy and then tossed in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. Enjoy it as an appetizer or serve it over steamed brown rice with stir-fried tofu and veggies for a ...Read more

The town of Castroville, located in California’s central Salinas Valley, produces and ships more artichokes than any other place in the United States. Known as “the artichoke capital of the world,” the town features a giant steel artichoke statue and hosts an annual festival dedicated to artichokes. The peak season for both large and baby ...Read more

MCT is a type of fat called medium chain triglycerides found naturally in coconut oil and palm kernel oil and offered as supplements. MCTs were developed in the 1950s from coconut and palm kernel oil, and were first used medically for mal- absorption disorders, and more recently they have been promoted for weight loss and enhanced athletic ...Read more

Leave it to Dr. Seuss to inspire a breakfast as whimsical and cheery as green eggs and ham. It’s probably safe to say since the book “Green Eggs and Ham” was published in 1960, parents have been trying to find a way to create the titular dish for eager children.

The challenge with green eggs and ham is making a version that you actually ...Read more

I always have tortillas tucked away in my fridge. They keep for weeks and are helpful when it comes to making something quick for dinner. I mean, hello cheese quesadilla! You can even turn them into chips when you get a hankering for some homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-4056568">Read more

To ward off weekday-dinner panic, I cook rice in the cooker on Sunday and simmer a potful of lentils or dried beans until tender. If ambitious, I make a skillet of caramelized onions.

After a day at the office, I reach for the rice, lentils and beans, toss in whatever greens I have — usually arugula or spinach — and meat or fish for protein...Read more

In journalism, we call it a man-bites-dog story. It's something unexpected. Something unusual.

I just saw a man-bites-dog video on the internet. Not a video, obviously, of a man biting a dog — although knowing the internet, there are probably lots of those available, too.

This was a man-bites-dog video because it showed a woman sharing ...Read more

The Basque region of Spain is celebrated for its vibrant, fresh flavors and its devotion to the very best seasonal produce. Spotting bright red and green bell peppers alongside plump plum tomatoes at the market instantly brought Basque-style cooking to mind. Inspired, I topped juicy pork chops with these colorful vegetables to create a quick ...Read more

LOS ANGELES -- Stinky tofu is no longer on the menu at Golden Leaf restaurant in San Gabriel after the city received complaints about the dish’s aroma. But the family behind the restaurant is fighting to bring back the popular Taiwanese street food, prized for its distinct, potent stench.

“The scene of stinky tofu in Taiwanese night markets...Read more

PITTSBURGH — John Bundy has a golden touch when it comes to selling people on a product.

At age 13, he was helping his father, David, sell Corvettes at the family auto business in Glenwillard, Pennsylvania. By the time he was of driving age at Moon Area High School, he was taking customers out on test drives and closing deals.

“I got a $...Read more

More than the sum of its juicy meat and crispy skin, a good roast chicken is all about those luscious pan juices. Whether you choose to roast the bird yourself or pick up a grocery store’s rotisserie chicken, these juices — golden, sticky, salty — inspire sauces, soups and rice bowls, and provide an excuse to mop your plate with a hunk of ...Read more

You should have to spend your own money to buy soda. Some people disagree.

This month, the National Center for Law and Economic Justice sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That agency runs the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which is often called food stamps. The goal of SNAP is to help low-income Americans purchase food.

But ...Read more