Category: Food

4 Major Benefits of Sweet Potatoes: Preventing Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease

Sweet potatoes are a healthy and nutritious staple food with a sweet and delicious taste. Research has shown that regular consumption of sweet potatoes can help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Additionally, sweet potato leaves also offer various health benefits, including anti-cancer and antioxidant properties. Sweet potatoes, often referred to…


Avoid These 5 Types of Food to Prevent Hair Loss

Hair loss is a prevalent issue in modern society, and it can be caused by various factors, including long COVID. In addition to medical reasons, diet can also contribute to hair loss. Chen Hsin Hung, the director of Taiwan’s Joyful HAN Chinese Medicine Clinic and a hair care and growth specialist, recently shared five foods…


Inspiring Kids to Cook

The benefits of cooking with your children are many, including honing a solid understanding of good nutrition and fostering self-sufficiency. Dad and executive chef Jeremy Rock Smith knows this all too well. Co-author of “The Kripalu Kitchen: Nourishing Food for Body and Soul,” he now finds himself in the role of culinary camp director at…


Raw Asparagus Makes a Lasting Impression in This Spring Salad

With the change of seasons, it’s time for a fresh approach to your lunch/dinner prep. This vibrant salad features raw asparagus, rather than a roasted version, and an herb-based dressing. Round out the meal with thinly sliced pears and toasted almonds for crunch, grapes for a touch of sweetness, and goat cheese for a bit…


Brown Sugar Cornmeal Waffles Transport Me Back to My Grandmother’s Kitchen

Over the years, there have been varying stories about the origins of chicken and waffles. Many believe that the infamous duo made its debut in the 1930s at the Harlem-based restaurant Wells Supper Club. For me, however, my love for the dish began in the late ’90s, and it is one that has made a lasting impact…


This Brown Sugar Honey Glaze for Easter Ham Is Easy to Make and Delicious to Devour

Do you have ham on your Easter or holiday menu? Of course you do! Ham is one of the the essential centerpieces for a festive table full of asparagus, glazed carrots, and creamy potatoes au gratin. What we think of as “Easter ham” is actually a spiral-cut city ham and many of them are sold…


Hearty Breakfast Skillet Comes Together in One Pan

One skillet is all you need to create this satisfying, veggie-loaded breakfast (or dinner) dish. This skillet is packed with mushrooms, bell pepper and chard to help up your veggie count for the day and is topped with bacon, eggs, cheese, pico de gallo and fresh cilantro. Southwest Breakfast Skillet Serves 4 Active Time: 35…


Good Things Come in Slow-Cooked Packages

I won’t lie: This chili takes three hours to make. Now, before you roll your eyes, just hear me out. When you make this rich and meaty black bean stew, you will be rewarded with a comforting, deeply flavored chili, tinged with smoke and fragrant with spice. Your family will be grateful, your guests will…


Chinese Chicken Salad

View the print-friendly version of this recipe. Chinese chicken salad is a California-style dish that perfectly blends the flavors of Chinese and American cuisine. Although it was a trendy restaurant menu item in the 1990s, for me, it’s a timeless favorite that will never go out of style. In fact, I would happily eat a…


Lemon Curd Pudding Brightens Your Easter Brunch

Bright, yellow lemons just feel like spring. Grill lemon halves alongside chicken; use the zest in a marinade for leg of lamb; float thin slices in sparkling water; squeeze the juice over the season’s first asparagus. Early spring also is a great time to cook up a batch of lemon curd. It’s easy to do…