One of my favorite childhood chores was weeding the garden. I didn't mind it a bit, because the harvest provided ingredients for delicious side dishes, entrées, appetizers and desserts. Years ago, my ...

1 large (2½-pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks In 4½- to 6-quart slow cooker bowl, combine celery, onion, squash, lentils, water, broth, rosemary, ¾ teaspoon salt and ...

Tired of the Thanksgiving holy trinity of turkey, cranberry sauce and stuffing? I've tried displacing the stars of the holiday meal without much luck. There's plenty of room, though, to get creative ...

Once it’s in your bowl, turn up the spice as high as you can take it by adding a sloppy spoonful of sambal oelek. 1. Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat until hot; add onion and season ...

This earthy-sweet Nigerian dish is worthy of occasion. By Ligaya Mishan When the Nigerian writer Yemisi Aribisala craves jollof rice, a West African staple, she doesn’t cook it. She asks her sister to ...

These cozy soup and stew recipes feature delicious seasonal produce and are lower in sodium and saturated fats to help ...

I love this recipe because of its versatility but also because it keeps well in the refrigerator for a week and in the freezer for over two months, and it reheats really well, too. Swap option: You ...