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This no-bake dessert is typically made by layering a mixture of instant vanilla pudding and Cool Whip between graham crackers and topping it with chocolate frosting. We loved the convenience of these store-bought items, but our enthusiasm waned when confronted by their flavor. With a couple of easy techniques (a quick stovetop pudding, whipped ...Read more

These lemon-blueberry muffins are so good, you’ll think they came straight from a bakery. A sprinkle of sugar creates a nice crunch on the outside, while yogurt ensures the muffins stay moist on the inside. If using frozen blueberries, there’s no need to thaw them beforehand. They will add a purple hue to the batter, but it won’t affect ...Read more

Higher consumption of flavonoid-rich foods, such as tea and berries, may significantly lower the risk of developing dementia, especially among individuals at greater genetic risk, with hypertension, or depressive symptoms, according to a U.K. study.

Researchers examined data from nearly 122,000 participants aged 40 to 70 years from the U.K. ...Read more

There’s no doubt that cold weather is a good excuse for making this delectable treat. And if you have ever visited Angelina in Paris and tasted their hot chocolate, you know what I mean when I say a little goes a long way. It is the thickest, sweetest and richest hot chocolate I’ve ever enjoyed. But while it’s fun to taste it in Paris, my ...Read more

Homemade soup cures the winter blues by filling the house with lovely aromas and filling our souls with warm goodness. Soup proves economical and makes for great leftovers or lunches on the go.

Good broth is the ticket for gratifying flavor. I pick up frozen homemade broth and stock at our local butcher. These stocks tend to be richer and ...Read more

Coconut instantly evokes thoughts of warm beaches and sunny getaways, which makes it the perfect ingredient for escaping the winter blues. Like our popular no-bake lemon mousse, this light and luscious mousse couldn’t be easier to whip up.

Here, the crunchy ...Read more

Pepper steak is one of my all-time favorite dishes. It’s the perfect way to satisfy a steak craving without breaking the bank.

Onions and bell peppers are always in my crisper drawer, making this a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Simply toss steak (...Read more

The Only Chocolate You Should Eat

Many diet gurus will tell you that chocolate is high in fat and calories and to stay away. But there’s more to it than that. I’m here to tell you that when you are finished dieting, chocolate can be part of your eating plan on a fairly regular basis.

As president and “Chief Dieter” of Plan Z, I ...Read more

Salad usually means the tender, leafy greens that broadcast the start of spring, the dense heads of iceberg lettuce we grew up with or, perhaps, plastic tubs of fresh spinach and spring mix you can find at any grocery store.

Salads tend to play a supporting role in colder months, when fresh produce is limited and we tend to crave comfort foods ...Read more

Perhaps it was the “exotic” name — turkey tetrazzini — as well as its ease of preparation that made it my mom’s signature casserole.

The recipe is said to be named for Luisa Tetrazzini, an Italian opera star at the turn of the 20th century. Who created it is widely disputed, with stories crediting chefs in New York City and San ...Read more

Eggplant was an important vegetable in the Old World, with roots that reach back to their first known cultivation in fifth-century China.

How it ended up on American dinner tables depends on who you're talking to. Some say Spanish and Portuguese sailors brought the nightshade veggie — which is botanically a fruit — to North American shores ...Read more

I recently ate at a Peruvian steak restaurant and loved the big flavors and sweet/hot spices. So, I decided to recreate these flavors in a simple, homemade stir-fry.

Aji Amarillo, a hot yellow pepper paste, is one of the ingredients used in this style of cooking. You can buy it in a jar at many markets. If difficult to find, use any hot pepper...Read more

No one is disputing the health benefits of working meatless meals into the weekly rotation.

A diet full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, lentils and nuts is rich in fiber, vitamins and a host of other nutrients. But what can get lost amid all the nutritional chatter is that it’s also a delicious way of eating.

Recipes and tips ...Read more

One of the dishes Reuben Kendall cooked for a feast this past Christmas was flavored with pumpkin spice — cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger.

There is nothing unusual in that. Except the recipe for the dish is 600 years old.

Pumpkin spice, that quintessential modern ingredient, has been popular since the 15th century.

“It is on ...Read more