Oh, how I love barbecue. And how I love a smoky, spicy-sweet side of beans to go with it. Just in time for the 4th of July, here's ...

It finally feels like fall, and after a week of vacation in Southern California, we were desperate for some healthy eating. This vegan gr...

 Do you ever feel inundated with vegetables during the summer? While the season can deliver an embarrassment of riches for those who crav...

Roasted chickpeas are a wonderful thing. The little round legumes, when tossed with olive oil and cooked in the oven until their edges d...

8-2-Eat is my food-focused list series. A perfect Friday distraction. Beans taste particularly good in the winter, when they can be simme...

Do you believe in luck? Many people don't; I don't really--except that I sort of do. Like a lot of people, I know that many thing...

It's no secret that a traditional Thanksgiving dinner isn't exactly a paragon of healthy eating. There are a lot of carbs and a l...

Often when I hit my neighborhood farmers market on Saturday morning, I have a plan for what I want to get and what I'll make with it ...

If you live in Washington, D.C., I hope you've gotten to try Beefsteak , José Andrés' vegetable-focused fast-casual restaurant lo...

Aren't tacos just the best? Pretty much anything tastes good wrapped in a warm corn or flour tortilla, whether it's something t...

Black Bean Soup is my favorite winter soup. It's something I've been making for over 20 years, having discovered the Silver Palat...

Grain salads make nice Thanksgiving sides, serving as counterpoints to both stuffings and other vegetable dishes. This year I've ...

Chicken's well-known versatility makes a good partner for many different herbs. Tarragon works particularly well with chicken. It loo...

I came across this dish as part of Food Republic's recent series on recipes for making good use of leftovers . Since I'd just ...

For another variation on a green bean side dish, this Asian-style dish adds a dose of bright flavors. Although it seems trendy to leave f...

Fans of classic green bean casserole look away now. You're not going to like what I have to say about the drab, sodium-laden dish tha...

Whether your like your spicy bowl authentically Texan, Asian-influenced, Cincinnati-style or loaded with beans and vegetables there is a ...

Most of the recipes I write about on Cook In / Dine Out can be made in less than an hour. While I'm not aiming to write a convenience...