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Ancient Himalayan Superfood Now Being Cultivated in US

Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat (HTB), known for its healing powers since ancient times, is now being cultivated in the United States. Deemed as a superfood due to its immense nutritional value, its unique healing compounds derive from the harsh conditions in which it was originally grown. From its ancient origins in the tartan district of the…


Lemon and Spice Weight Loss Tea (Recipe)

Sour lemon and apple cider vinegar awaken your senses. Brightly pungent cayenne pepper will warm you to your core. Add a little honey for sweetness that also scrapes fat and toxins, and this tea becomes a metabolic boost that makes you feel great. This is a classic, vivacious Ayurvedic blend to boost fat digestion and…


The Great White Miso

Miso is best known for miso soup, and I’ve always enjoyed a good bowl. But there’s more to this salty, fermented soybean paste than what’s in the bowl that precedes your sushi order. Miso is as versatile as mayonnaise and comes in a spectrum of colors, each with different formulations and properties. Darker shades of…


Wild Mushroom Tart

View print-ready version of this recipe. I am much more of a cook than a baker, but I absolutely love savory baked items like a wild mushroom tart, so I am motivated to keep working at my skills. As you probably already know, cooking is a much more forgiving art than baking. Baking, well it…


Chili Oil Wontons

By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Raking leaves isn’t the only thing I view with trepidation in fall. I also dread the cooldown that comes with the change of season, because turning on the heat in my drafty old house is not an inexpensive proposition. On the plus side, colder weather calls for cozy pleasures…


Choose Cornish Hens for a Small Holiday Gathering

This is a holiday stand-by favorite. If you are having a small group for holiday entertaining, consider serving these Cornish hens. The hens are very manageable, and no carving is required. Simply ask your butcher to halve the hens for you. This recipe is quick to prepare, and guests will love the switch-up from holiday…


Hanukkah Cocoa Fritters Sweeten Your Holiday Celebration

Not to be rude, but there’s something a little scary about jelly donuts. It’s not the donut part. It’s not even the jelly part, to be frank. I just don’t like surprises in my sweets. Don’t ever hand me a box of chocolates without a very clear map of exactly what’s in there, and at…


Southwestern Cheeseburger Sliders

View the print-friendly version of this recipe. If you’re a fan of my Juicy Steakhouse Burgers, you’ll love these drip-down-your-chin cheeseburger sliders jazzed up with smoky Southwestern spices, jalapeño pepper and Jack cheese. They are phenomenal topped with my Roasted Tomato Peach Jam, which is more of a tangy-sweet relish than a true jam — but if…


The Super Simple Secret to the Crispiest Oven-Roasted Potatoes

If there’s one thing that my colleagues and I here at Kitchn know, it’s that our readers absolutely love themselves some potatoes — baked, boiled, mashed, skillet-fried, you name it. As a result, we’ve amassed hundreds of recipes involving potatoes in some shape or form over the years. But is anyone really surprised? It seems…


Greek Spinach and Orzo Soup (Recipe + Video)

By Chef Chasel Chu This soup is cozy yet refreshing and easy to make. We add sautéed bell pepper and onions to a chicken stock base with other healthy vegetables. The star of the show will be the orzo, which is a small grain-shaped type of pasta that we will add towards the end. This…