Italians have traditionally thought of lentil soup as coming from " cucina povera," or the kitchen of the poor. It originated in Italy’s rural peasant regions, where necessity required humble, economical foods. Lentil soup, once a staple of cucina povera, is now popular in even the finest kitchens for its delicious taste. Modern cooks also know it to be hearty, healthy and packed with veggies. Lentils are high in protein and low in calories. They're also on Weight Watcher's Z

It should come as no surprise that what we eat and how we eat affects our overall health and weight loss success. This post focuses...

Chicken has a reputation for being a healthy, low-fat protein that, unfortunately, is often tasteless. This simple marinade made from...

Roasting salmon with a mixture of Dijon mustard and brown sugar is a great way to temper what I consider to be salmon’s strong taste. There are lots of recipes similar to this one. The easiest method comes from Sam Sifton, editor of the NYT Cooking section: "Make a mixture of Dijon mustard and brown sugar to the degree of spicy-sweetness that pleases you. Salt and pepper the salmon fillets. Place them skin-side down on a lightly oiled, foil-lined baking sheet, slather the top

This easy-to-make lasagna uses no-boil noodles and a jar of your favorite marinara sauce. The original recipe, from Martha Rose Shulman’s...

Here's a rich tasting butternut squash soup that doesn't pack a caloric punch. Despite its creamy texture, there's no cream in this soup....

When the film Julie and Julia came out in 2009, moviegoers clamored to buy Julia Child's seminal cookbook, "Mastering the Art of French...

Following is a super-easy recipe that's perfect for this busy time of year when we're short on time but still need to serve healthy...

This recipe for Italian-inspired turkey meatballs is a sacrilege to traditional Italian cooks because these meatballs are not fried in...

I recently asked Siri if she could direct me to a good turkey chili recipe. (You know you're in the 21st century when your cooking BFF is a voice-controlled digital assistant.) Siri replied with several suggestions, and after perusing them all I adapted this one from Preppy Kitchen. I've made many turkey chili recipes in my time. This is the Goldilocks version: it's just right. It's got the right amount of chili powder. It's got the right amount of beans and tomatoes. It's g

According to Native American folklore, "the three sisters" were corn, squash, and beans, which have been planted together in North America for 3,000 years. The beans were planted at the base of corn stalks, which served as a trellis for the vines to climb up. The squash was planted in between; its large leaves shaded the ground and kept the soil moist. The three plants thrived together much better than if they were planted alone. Three Sisters Stew is the result of this harm

When my father returned home from Hawaii where he was stationed for 3 years during WWII, he brought with him a recipe for shrimp curry . ...