Food
Mapping the food genome: What do we eat? New food map will tell us
Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought.
Stuffed portobello caps tasty and healthy
This is not your usual stuffed mushroom! Hearty Portobello Caps are stuffed with tasty but healthy filling and roasted to perfection. Read more »
Turkey burgers with avocado hummus make a healthy dish for the whole family
Life is hectic for many families, which doesn't leave a lot of time to cook a healthy dinner. Fortunately, the avocado hummus in this turkey burger recipe brings a smart and delicious twist to the... Read more »
Amy Choate-Nielsen: Dieting through the ages: Maybe it's time to stop
Looking back at my grandmother's interest in dieting, I wonder how I can help my daughter (and myself) to have a happy and healthy body image. Read more »
'Portion Size Me' producer reviews weight loss tips at BYU seminar
Loosing weight does not require going on a diet, according to Jim Painter, an Eastern Illinois University professor and producer of documentary called "Portion Size Me." Read more »
Payson third-grader wins state cabbage growing contest
PAYSON — Lillian Spieth, a third-grade student at Spring Lake Elementary School, recently received $1,000 as the winner of the Utah State Cabbage Growing Contest. Lillian's cabbage weighed... Read more »
Subway 'crisis': Is footlong sub really 11 inches?
What's in an inch? Apparently, enough missing meat, cheese and tomatoes to cause an uproar. Read more »
Recipe: Key substitutes make Mom's taco salad a healthy choice
My family loves to eat a unique version of taco salad for lunch or dinner. In an attempt to become healthier, my mother substituted ground turkey instead of beef and Greek yogurt instead of ranch. Read more »
Flavorful quick breads can rise to any occasion
The idea came together in a flash. Someone mentioned quick breads, and everybody jumped on the bandwagon. Read more »
Food prices drop for first time in months
Food was cheaper in December for the first time since May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read more »
Baby food has new face, taste
Baby food used to have an image as stable — and bland — as a jar of strained peas. And its target market was limited to, well, babies. Read more »
Calling a child a 'selective' eater is better than using 'picky' eater
When children hear a parent say they are "choosy" eaters — rather than "picky" eaters — they can grow into that expectation and parents are less frustrated. Read more »
Photo gallery: KFC bucket blown off restaurant by high winds
SANDY — High winds knocked down an iconic fast-food symbol sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The bucket above a KFC in Sandy was blown off the restaurant and into the... Read more »
Cooking up favorites of 'Downton' cuisine
Expect sparks to fly at tea as "Downton Abbey" brings its third season to America and PBS. At pre-dinner cocktails. At dinner. In the bedrooms. In the kitchen. Upstairs. Downstairs. Read more »
Delightful homemade hot chocolate recipes abound for frigid winter days
For the more adventurous, here are simple, yet delicious hot chocolate recipes that don’t take much longer than placing a powdered mix in the microwave. Read more »
Turkey tenderloin is an overlooked meat
If you think you've done nearly everything a cook can with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, it might be time to talk turkey. Read more »
Habit Burger to mark Salt Lake opening with charity events
Habit Burger to mark Salt Lake opening with charity events Read more »
Kids with food allergies often are bullied by classmates with 'food threats'
Nearly a third of children who have food allergies are bullied, according to a recent study, but half their parents don't know about it. What they do know is that both parent and child have higher... Read more »
Valerie Phillips: Cooking traditions can bring families together
Cooking together can be great bonding time for families, and the holidays offer so many fun opportunities. Chocolate-dipped pretzels, popcorn balls, decorated sugar cookies and gingerbread houses... Read more »
Dip made with cookie dough, not beans
This summer I had the misfortune to encounter the internet culinary sensation known as cookie dough dip. Read more »
Making a delicious basic scone
Scones are one of the basic pleasures in life. Like biscuits with a touch of added sweetness, the best scones are delicate and light yet somehow wonderfully rich, each bite suggesting bits of... Read more »
Expect the unexpected with this flavorful and unique side dish
My coconut pineapple rice is the perfect side dish for any meal. It adds a sweet and unique flavor that is unexpected and a wonderful way to liven up dinner. Read more »
Photos: Cook and serve: Culinary students give back in luncheon for police, firefighters
MURRAY — Students served up holiday fare Wednesday to those who serve and protect. Police and firefighters were treated to a lunch cooked and served by Murray High School ProStart... Read more »
Colorful Christmas cream cheese dip
Holidays mean parties and parties can mean trying to figure out what tempting food or treat to bring. If a simple, yet tasty dip is needed, try this Christmas cream cheese dip full of holiday color. Read more »
Life in Balance: Healthy comfort foods that are delicious
When I have flashback of the long ago days when almost any rich delicious food was a comfort food for me, I also remember the aches and pains and how hard it was to get around when I weighed more... Read more »
Valerie Phillips: Family mealtime can't happen unless someone cooks dinner
Years ago, two-time Pillsbury Bake-Off finalist Janet Barton told me she became a good cook because it brought her kids home around the dinner table. Read more »
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