The five basic flavors – bitter, salty, sour, sweet and umami – are highlighted in this Kale and Nut Butter Salad with Pineapple, Almonds and Tomatoes.

A collection of tips for a good time in The Big Easy, compiled at the request of a friend. Prepare yourself for New Orleans trip envy. Let’s go now!

Quick and easy Chipotle Chicken Salad is a great for a tailgate party while also being a foodie-worthy appetizer.

It only takes a few minutes to make this lemony, quick avocado salad, which tastes best with artisan olive oil bought from your local farmer’s market. The salad is a perfect side for a Sandwich Wednesday panini.

Simple, creamy butternut squash soup that even vegetable haters will eat.

Small Business Saturday is a great reminder to “buy local”. I’m off to the Farmer’s Market.

Why, why, why is hospital food sooooo bad??? Why do they feed patients high-fat/high-sugar dishes?

Throw down a quick appetizer with bright summer flavors by adding brie and jam to Belgian endive.

These casseroles would be excellent breakfast dishes for Christmas or Thanksgiving, when the relatives are hungry but the big main event meal isn’t going to happen until late afternoon.