Mastering the kitchen involves understanding healthy fat profiles, variety-specific grain preparation, and safe food handling techniques.
Also known as Thai fragrant rice or Thai Hom Mali rice, long-grained jasmine rice doubles the pleasure of eating a steaming bowl of fluffy rice because of its delicious, nutty taste and characteristic flowery aroma.
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In North America, the emerging raw food movement is establishing itself as a potentially healthier alternative to a diet that increasingly consists of processed and cooked foods.
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Chicken has been gaining in popularity. In fact, chicken now outranks all other animal proteins -- beef, pork, or turkey and others -- in overall consumption. When shopping for chicken, look for pasture-raised, certified organic chicken.
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Americans eat an average of 61 pounds of refined, white sugar each year, according to an article in the October 2009 edition of "Discover Magazine." In recent years, interest in organic sugar has increased as more people become concerned with the potential health hazards of eating refined and processed foods.
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Sugar and stevia are natural sweeteners that have been used around the world for centuries. Stevia as a sweetener is relatively new to the United States, but consumers rapidly are catching on to its health benefits, resulting in its addition to some commercially prepared foods.
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Quaker Oats Company, a member of PepsiCo as of 2001, first introduced Quaker Instant Oatmeal in 1966. Oatmeal provides essential vitamins and minerals, which help to promote heart health and general well-being. Oatmeal contains both insoluble and soluble fiber and is a valuable source of whole grains.
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Brown rice offers you nutrients in greater quantities than those present in refined white rice or other refined grains. Determining exactly how much brown rice you should eat is a highly individualized process. However, the U.S.
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Steel-cut oats, sometimes called Irish oats or Scottish oats, are made by running whole oat groats through a steel mill to chop them into pieces. This variety of oats imparts a slightly nuttier taste than regular oats, and it has a chewy texture.
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Burgers are typically made by shaping equal portions of ground beef into patties. Other meats, such as ground veal, pork, turkey or chicken, can be used in place of beef, and the burgers can be cooked in a skillet or in the oven.
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Cannabis' health benefits are still being discovered. But it's also great to cook with, say the hosts of Bong Appetit. Learn more on the Stronger podcast.
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Are you an Instant Pot fan? You've likely never thought to make recipes like wine, lotion bars and vanilla extract in your Instant Pot, but you'll definitely want to try to make them now.
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It's possible to cook ribs in your oven to give them the type of smoky flavor usually only associated with outdoor grills or smokers. But you'll need to use a different method than what typical oven-baked rib recipes call for.
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Partaking in a potluck but don’t know what to make? Take your pick from these eight crowd-pleasers. All of the recipes serve 10 or more guests. Plus, they can be prepped in advance and take just about five minutes to make. You’ll love how little effort is needed to whip up these impressive dishes.
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Salt and sugar, unfortunately, are plentiful substances in the diets of many people, especially if they consume many processed or pre-made foods.
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Ginger, or Zingiber officinale as it's scientifically known, has been used as both food and medicine for thousands of years and is still the go-to treatment for motion and morning sickness.
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“Top Chef” judge and restaurateur Tom Colicchio on why he's done putting up with “kitchen culture” and what he thinks should be done about it.
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In our farro grain bowl recipe, we use the protein-packed ancient grain as a base for Mediterranean-inspired toppings like cucumber, tomatoes, black olives, feta and hummus dressing.
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Extra-virgin olive oil is prized for its nutritional benefits, but it can also be good for your skin. Research suggests that topical olive oil application could help protect your skin from the formation of cancer cells, and it's effective as an all-natural moisturizer for your face.
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It's the weekend, and all you want to do is lounge in bed with your significant other. And we don't blame you; dealing with restaurant crowds can leave you feeling hangry. So stay in and make a healthy homemade brunch instead! You can prepare these brunch recipes together.
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Corn oil and canola oil are both pleasant-tasting oils used in cooking, frying and in salad dressings and marinades.
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