A simple four-ingredient cookie recipe that combines chocolate and toffee. Read more »

Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proposing a ban on the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks in the city's restaurants, delis and movie theaters in the hopes of combating obesity — an... Read more »

No American summer barbecue is complete without a creamy and rich potato salad. Except you also know just how unhealthy a potato salad smothered in mayonnaise can be. The good news is that you can... Read more »

Milkshakes are gloriously frosty, creamy, sweet concoctions made from ice cream, syrups and other empty calorie delights. They're the sort of thing you want to indulge in all the time, but... Read more »

Southern Living says its Hummingbird Cake recipe is the most requested one it has ever printed. If you have tasted this classic Southern cake, you know why at first bite. But what you might not... Read more »

Across the vast Pacific, the mighty bluefin tuna carried radioactive contamination that leaked from Japan's crippled nuclear plant to the shores of the United States 6,000 miles away — the... Read more »

This salad has a combination of ingredients that are tasty and healthy and it is topped by a fat-free but flavorful poppy seed dressing. Read more »

Luckily, we can all reap the rewards of his bravery, particularly now when artichokes are in season and easy to find in the grocery store produce section. Read more »

Tarahumara is a growing restaurant located in Midway, Utah, that serves up delicious, fresh and somewhat unique Mexican dishes in an inviting and friendly atmosphere. Read more »

Chocolate and cherry are a classic combination that really stand out in this milkshake. But what really sets this recipe apart is the buttermilk, which adds a delicate tang that really enhances the... Read more »

As I stood at the cutting board slicing slabs of thick skin off a fresh pineapple, a thought occurred to me — the strips of skin were an awful lot like the cedar planks some people use to add... Read more »

An innovative outdoor cooking method — and excellent to have for power-related emergencies at home — is the simple homemade tin can stove which can be used for frying, boiling and... Read more »

Lately I've written a few columns about people who have won cooking contests. Often readers wonder if they, too, could come up with a winning recipe. Read more »

While first lady Michelle Obama and chef Jamie Oliver share their messages about revolutionizing school lunches through national media outlets, a 9-year-old student is documenting her experience... Read more »

A meatloaf recipe that gives the old-time favorite new life and new flavor. Read more »

It is surprising when traveling around the country how different a dish can be from one coast to the other or even from one city to another. Read more »

Growing up in Connecticut, our family dinners revolved around thick grilled steaks, roasted chickens, the occasional boiled lobster Read more »

Not sure why this recipe never occurred to me before. After all, I live on the front lines of the battle to get kids (in particular, my own) to eat vegetables. Read more »

Gluten-free and lower-carb wasn't the goal, but that's what I got. Read more »

With the height of the strawberry season from March to June it's a perfect time to indulge in these healthy spring treats. Read more »

Do you know a "trailblazing" chef in your favorite neighborhood restaurant? Read more »

Homemade macaroni and cheese often showed up on my desperate dinner table as the main entree when my kids were little. It was easy to boil some noodles, make a quickie cheese sauce and call it... Read more »

Making food from scratch is what food bloggers do. But sometimes even I am surprised by the recipes they come up with. Read more »