Pumpkin flavors everything at this time of year, from beer to coffee. So take advantage of the bounty — and forget about pie. Pumpkin, though distinctive in flavor, is fairly neutral and can be the basis of all kinds of…
Every fall ushers in a world of produce and culinary possibilities, but somehow pumpkin always seems to dominate. To take full advantage of the harvest season, set aside ubiquitous favorites such as pumpkin or butternut squash and experiment with more…
Jewish tradition calls for incorporating special foods into the festive Rosh Hashanah meal. Each has a symbolic meaning, often based on wordplay, that draws attention to the prayers and intentions associated with the holiday celebrating the Jewish New Year. Building…
Food is front and center during most Jewish holidays, and the new year celebration of Rosh Hashanah (starting Oct. 2 this year) is no exception. Even people who aren’t hosting a meal will probably end up with leftovers, because making…
Temperatures may be dropping soon, but there’s still plenty to enjoy in a fall vegetable garden. Whereas fruit plants require particular care and take quite a while to mature (years, in the case of bushes and trees), some vegetables are…
It’s hard to imagine a time before bananas were cheap and readily available, especially because they’re integral to so many recipes, from smoothies and puddings to baked goods and savory stews. Different recipes call for different degrees of ripeness, and…
Zucchini is a cheap, delicious, and healthy summer staple. Gardens overflow in warm weather, leaving gardeners with a surplus while driving the prices down at the market. Better yet, zucchini…
It’s hard to resist the call of junk food, so addictive yet so high in calories and low in nutritional value. These recipes — in time for National Junk Food…
Every year thousands of food companies, professionals, and enthusiasts gather for the summer Fancy Food Show to spot trends and see the products expected to be big on menus and…
Summer is a time of plentiful market produce. Among the most popular and easiest to find vegetables are fresh summer beans. Beans come in many forms, starting with the common…
Getting dinner on the table, especially during the workweek, can be a challenge. What if all the legwork could be eliminated and all the ingredients were already prepped in pre-portioned…
Kellogg’s announced plans earlier this year to add peanut flour to some previously peanut-free snacks, leaving fewer options for parents scrambling for quick and cheap snacks safe to bring along…
Punch is a fun, budget-conscious drink for any summer party. Most punches, well, pack a punch, so a little goes a long way. Aside from alcohol, punch recipes typically call…
Whether you’re planning a Memorial Day cookout or celebrating National Barbecue Month, don’t assume there’s a tradeoff between a flush wallet and a juicy cut of meat. There are plenty…
A staple for many cultures dating back thousands of years, bread is still one of the most beloved foodstuffs. As with any food staple, cooks have devised ways to use…
Summer is the season to host rooftop parties and backyard barbecues. Rather than shy away from feeding big groups because of the expense, try some quick and easy dishes made…
To keep dinners cheap and easy, start by selecting a few staples, such as eggs, cheese, noodles, and bread, that can be used in many different ways. Then plan dinners…
For most of history, chicken was an expensive luxury food — King Henry IV of France became popular with peasants when he promised to make the country prosperous enough to…