Content tagged with “January/February 2009”

Super Snacks
Forget Thanksgiving or Christmas: Super Bowl Sunday is my favorite holiday. I’ve been watching football since I was a...

Winter's Fruit
The last time my boyfriend screamed at me, it was the last time. Just after, William went into his office and I went...

Are Biodegradable Cups As Good As They Sound?
Americans toss billions of disposable cups into the trash each year, which then go to the landfill where they sit for...

Coffee for a Cause

Are We Paying a Price for Seedless Clementines?
There’s a storm brewing in the California citrus belt over clementines. People prefer seedless clementines—the smallest...

Can Coconut Oil Help You Lose Weight?

Walnuts Ward Off Cancer?
Walnuts are often called a “superfood”—studies link them with glucose control, strong bones and heart health. Now new...

Reset Your Appetite Alarm
Does flying across time zones or working the night shift have you mixing up your days and nights? A new study suggests...

Is Calcium the Sixth Taste?
Perhaps. It turns out our tongues may actually be able to detect calcium in foods, according to research presented at...

Good Fats, Bad Fats
When it comes to breaking science, I try to keep an open mind. But when I read statements like “It’s become clear that...

Visit Rancho La Puerta

Mexican Makeover
"Time for wind sprints," our model-perfect instructor, Haley, yelled. I had a flashback to high school tennis team...

A Delicious Way to Diet
Monica Walsh had tried pretty much every diet on the planet, including a three-week fast that worked—but made her feel...

Skillet Gnocchi with Chard & White Beans
In this one-skillet supper, we toss dark leafy greens, diced tomatoes and white beans with gnocchi and top it all with...

Ancho Chile Salsa
This mellow salsa, made with dried ancho chiles, is a good all-purpose salsa. It's delicious with anything from...

Ranch Chiles Rellenos with Ancho Chile Salsa
Dark green, shiny poblano chiles are the traditional choice for chiles rellenos. They have great flavor, but may be too...

Three Sisters Black Mole
This mole pairs well with any kind of cooked fish, tofu, vegetables or just beans and rice. Adapted from Cooking with...

Thai Bouillabaisse
This flavorful seafood soup combines elements of the famous French bouillabaisse with the distinct Thai flavors of...

Shrimp Tamale Casserole with Three Sisters Black Mole
This version of tamales, made into a casserole rather than little cornhusk-wrapped bundles, can be whipped up in...

Stuffed Pork Sandwiches for Two
The classic Cuban sandwich inspired this recipe. The original is made with ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese and pickles...

Stuffed Pork Sandwich
The classic Cuban sandwich inspired this recipe. The original is made with ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese and pickles...

Ragout of Pork & Prunes
Pork shoulder is an inexpensive and juicy cut that lends itself to roasting, grilling and braising. Here it's...

Pork Chops with Orange & Fennel Salad
Fennel-crusted pork chops with a warm citrus-and-fennel salad is a terrific antidote to a dreary winter day. Serve with...

Crunchy-Munchy Corn & Millet Bread
The outside of this rustic-looking bread is crunchy and the inside is moist and soft, with a smattering of small bits...