Food and Recipes

While peanut butter does contain a lot of the components you need in your daily diet, it doesn't have all of them. What would happen to your body if you only ate peanut butter?

By Katherine Neer

Locavores avoid eating ingredients that have not been grown and produced locally. But does giving up your morning coffee or even chocolate really help the environment and the local economy?

By Maria Trimarchi

Organic foods and other products are popping up everywhere. USDA organic seals make them fairly easy to spot. But what's behind the label? How do products become certified organic?

By Maria Trimarchi

Many people believe buying organic or local food helps the environment. But which purchase is more environmentally sound? Is it better to buy pesticide-free food from exotic spots or local food from non-organic farms?

By Maria Trimarchi

Flavorists are enlisted by food manufacturers to concoct new and improved flavors for food. But how natural is the process?

By Sarah Dowdey

Love 'em or hate 'em, fruitcakes are an enduring tradition. And right now, we're smack-dab in the middle of fruit-filled log season. These holiday treats have the same density as mahogany, which has prompted some resourceful ideas.

By Julie Douglas

From Mom's apple pie to a healthy afternoon snack, this scrumptious fruit has long been a part of our culture. Learn all about the various baking apples from Granny Smith to McIntosh.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Frying foods gives you a crisp and golden outside and a moist and tender inside. Learn about the best oils to use, ideal frying temperatures, safety information and other tips to make your fried food a success.

By the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

Looking for a way to add a garnish to your cooking? We have great tips and ideas to help you make the most of your garnish. See what you can do with radishes, tomatoes, mushrooms, strawberries and chocolate to liven up your dishes and dinner parties.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

"Scant" means "just barely." When cooking, scant refers to a very small amount of a seasoning or an ingredient. Learn more about scant cooking amounts here.

By the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

You've got turkey questions, we've got turkey answers. Find answers to your thawing, preparing, carving, deep-frying, cooking, and storing turkey questions.

By the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

Find answers to common food questions and learn new cooking skills you never knew you had. These cooking articles provide cooking tips on everything from corn syrup to cheese to fried chicken.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

American french fries have nothing to do with France. It is named for the cooking term frenching, which means to cut in lengthwise strips. Find out more about french fries, including what the are actually called in France.

By the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

Flat-leaf parsley, Italian parsley, Chinese parsley, and cilantro - what is the difference? Read this article to find out the answer to all of your parsley questions.

By the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

Ratatouille is a vegetable stew from the Provence region of France. It is made of eggplant, zucchini, tomato, onion, garlic and seasonings -- usually basil and thyme. Read this article to learn more about this delicious dish.

By the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

Soy can be found in soy milk, soy cheese products, soy sauce and other foods and can offer many health benefits. It is a good source of protein, it's low in saturated fats and contains no cholesterol. Read this article to learn more about how to add soy to your diet.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Spatchcocking is a specific way of preparing the chicken so it can be flattened to cook quickly by grilling, roasting, or broiling, or over an open fire. Learn more about how to spatchcock and many other interesting spatchcocoking facts.

By the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

Vanilla sugar is sugar that has been flavored with a vanilla bean. It can be made from scratch or found at gourmet stores. Read this article to learn more about vanilla sugar.

By the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

Pineapples should smell aromatic and sweet in the supermarket. Read more tips in this article about how to pick a good pineapple.

By the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

Sherbet and sorbet are nearly identical in name and ingredients so it's no wonder we often confuse the two. So what makes these two frozen desserts different?

By Sharise Cunningham

Full-bodied wines have a rich, complex, well-rounded flavor that lingers in the mouth. Learn more about the differences of full-bodied wines and other wines in this article.

By the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

Baking yeast, which comes in three varieties, is used for baking bread. Learn more about baking yeast here, including the differences between the 3 types you would find in a grocery store.

By the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

Food definitions can help you understand your diet better and help you with your cooking. Learn the difference between foods and what they mean here. Find tips on cooking with cornstarch, find your answers to herb questions, and even discover a fun Italian cooking quiz.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

If you've ever asked yourself "How many different types of chili pepper are out there and how can I tell which one are hot and which are mild?", you will definitely find your answer in this article.

By the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, turnip greens, arugula, and cauliflower are part of the cabbage family. Learn more about these vegetables and find some recipes for delicious cruciferous dishes.

By the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine