Recipe

by Nancy Baggett Nobody will miss the meat in this colorful, zesty vegetarian taco salad. The rice and bean mixture can be made ahead and the salad quickly assembled at mealtime. Yield: 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each Active time: 40 minutes Total time: 40 minutes...

Diners at each of Mario Batali’s restaurants on Earth Day, April 22, received a complimentary packet of basil seeds. The herb is easy to grow in almost any climate and is rich in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese and magnesium. After basil seeds are planted, they take...

A healthful one-dish meal ready in 20 minutes By Lanier Norville Try this Japanese-inspired dish for a light, simple weeknight meal. The leftovers keep well for a pack-and-go lunch the next day. If you’d like to sneak more veggies into your diet, make this main-course...

A Bright, Delicious Taste of the Mediterranean It’s spring, and soon all the beautiful produce will start showing up at the market. This salad is a beautiful addition to any table, making a beautiful centerpiece for a stunning buffet. Did I mention there are potatoes...

Light and healthy yet hearty & satisfying In a recent pantry reorganization, I found a bag of wheat berries I’d been meaning to use. A simple salad with some winter citrus and salty feta seemed like a good idea, and it all turned out very tasty. Light yet...