If you tend to think squid belongs in bait shops rather than kitchens, you might reconsider. Calamari, another name for squid, is a good choice for your healthy lifestyle, whether you're interested in losing weight or just making sure you give your body the nutrients it needs.
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The foods of Jamaica are an exotic departure from the standard American fare. They also happen to be good for your waistline.
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If you've walked by your supermarket's deli department recently, you might have heard the whizzing sound of thin-sliced deli meat being cut. If you've never given this popular deli meat a second thought, you might consider picking some up.
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Beef roasts are the ultimate comfort food, and since these roasts turn out best when cooked with low heat, a slow cooker is a convenient, effective way to prepare them.
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It can be frustrating to get cheese you've spent good money on out of the fridge, only to find it's gone moldy. You probably know you shouldn't eat moldy cheese, but you might be tempted to try to kill the mold by baking the cheese at high temperature.
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Mushrooms aren't just for salad bars or topping burgers anymore. Mushrooms, besides being delicious, offer surprising nutritional benefits, containing copper, potassium, B vitamins, and selenium.
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Fried chicken is a classic favorite. While many recipes call for shortening, you don't have to make a special store run -- or spend lots of money -- to make fried chicken at home.
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Casseroles are easy to make ahead of time and give you a hot meal on busy weeknights when you don't have time to cook. It's therefore unfortunate that both cooking and not cooking broccoli -- a classic casserole ingredient -- can ruin the final dish. If you're confused about broccoli, fear not.
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