Food

Homemade Hummus Offers Mediterranean Flair Spice up your next party or family meal with a little Mediterranean flair with Jalape¤o and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus. Word Count:282
Delicious, Nutritious Catfish There's no need to fish for compliments when you serve a great American farm-raised fish. Word Count:278
What Kind Of Nut Are You? A lighthearted approach to personality profiling. Word Count:587
Nutrition News Keeping your family happily and healthfully satiated can be easier than you may think, if you follow a few simple steps from certified nutritional consultant, cookbook author and award-winning journalist Janet Zappala. Word Count:372
Transform Tradition: Put A New Spin On Fall Favorites Here are some fun ideas for taking flavor to the next level. Word Count:393
Farmers See Strong Season-Long Performance With Latest Soybean Products Farmers who plant the latest soybean technology are reporting strong plant performance throughout the growing season that may translate into higher yields at harvest. Word Count:309
Delicious Ways to Improve Heart Health No matter where you live, heart disease is preventable about 80 percent of the time with a healthy lifestyle. That's good news since heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for almost a third (17.1 million) of lost lives annually. Word Count:537
A Weight Loss Plan Designed For You A healthy diet is important--no matter what age you are--but a diet that helps you lose weight has a better chance of success if it considers the unique challenges of your age group. Word Count:214
Help Your Family Stay Connected And Nourished This School Year Simple and easy ideas can make it easier to stay connected and well nourished. Word Count:575
Planning A Picnic? Beware Of The Fruit Punch! Science-based tips, tools and other resources to help keep the whole family eating healthy. Word Count:316
Family Meals May Help Children Succeed In School Here's food for thought: Helping your child succeed in school may be as easy as sitting down for a family meal. Word Count:412
Nutritious Meals Can "Egg On" Learning Help your kids do well in school. Word Count:582
Make The Most Of Your Time, Your Family And Your Life, The Italian Way Live life to the fullest. Word Count:607
Keep Eating Nutritious Fruits And Vegetables Fruits and vegetables are important to a healthy diet. Word Count:466
Think Outside The (Lunch) Box Here's food for thought: Helping your youngsters enjoy a healthful lunch at school can be simple if you take these six easy steps. Word Count:422
The Right Breakfast Can Help Keep You Balanced If you find mornings stressful--particularly during that time of the year known as "back to school"--you're not alone. Word Count:279
For Personality Insights, Consider Your Ice Cream Cone What does your favorite ice cream say about you? The results of a recent survey might surprise you. Word Count:411
Better Nutrition For Back-To-School Meals And Snacks Heading back to school means more than just shopping for a new lunch box: Planning nutritious and interesting snacks and meals is a must. Dr. Susan Mitchell, Target Health And Nutrition Expert, offers these easy and affordable ideas just in time for the school year. Word Count:503
Why Adding Carbs Can Help You Lose Weight If your love of carbohydrates has been a stumbling block in every attempt you've ever made to diet, a new book by Ellen Kunes, editor in chief of Health magazine, and Frances Largeman-Roth, RD, senior food and nutrition editor at Health magazine, may be just what the doctor ordered. Word Count:372
Getting Back On Track For Back To School According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 50 million students were enrolled in approximately 99,000 public elementary schools during the 2009-2010 year. Word Count:427
Throw The Ultimate "Backyard Getaway" To help you plan the ultimate "Backyard Getaway," consider these simple, budget-friendly ideas. Word Count:281
Advanced Soybean Technology Helps Farmers Increase Yields Advanced technology is enabling America's soybean farmers to achieve higher yields to help meet growing global demand for food and energy. Word Count:331
Better Your Breakfast The focus on fiber continues, and for good reason: Americans struggle daily to get enough fiber in their diets but do not want to sacrifice taste. The need for nutrients does not stop at fiber. Word Count:301
Make Your Next Road Trip An Enjoyable One Before taking off on your next road trip or family vacation, you may want to avoid some common roadblocks to a pleasant trip. Word Count:384
Hot Tips For Cookouts And Marinating Here's food for thought: Putting safety first may mean your next cookout can be one with fun that lasts. Word Count:430
Getting Your Kids To Eat Right This School Year Parents aren't the only ones trying to make sure their kids eat better this school year. Word Count:486
Liven Up Family Night With Mango Bacon BBQ Pizza Transform their family meals from blah to unbelievable. Word Count:271
Choosing Snack Foods To Fit Nutrition Needs Is Easier Than Ever Snacking has become a way of life for some Americans, with over 90 percent of consumers doing so on a daily basis. Word Count:492
Bite Into A Better Burger There's good news for barbecue lovers: It can be easy to make better choices at your next outdoor soiree. Word Count:348
Morning Fuel For School Delicious breakfast options ready in minutes. Word Count:285
USDA Meat And Poultry Hotline Celebrates 25 Years Of Service On July 1, 1985, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Meat and Poultry Hotline began 25 years of distinguished food safety service. Word Count:389
Shrimp Secrets There's good news for cooks searching for a versatile seafood ingredient that's both nutritious and tasty. Word Count:461
Simply Satisfying Salads When you haven't got the time--or the inclination--to cook a meal, salads can be a natural. Word Count:388
Recognize A Dynamic Young Hero If you know a selfless child or teenager who has made a difference in the lives of others, here's a way to reward his or her dedication and determination. Word Count:355
Take Your Grill On The Lamb When it comes to crowd-pleasing grilling, American lamb can be your secret weapon. Word Count:336
New Corn Technology Gives Farmers More Effective Insect Defense Every season, farmers face the challenge of protecting their crops from a broad spectrum of insect pests. Word Count:361
Wow Them With CrŠme Br–l‚e If you've never made a custard, try this. It takes a classic French dessert and combines it with a staple of the Americas--the orange--fleshed sweet potato, domesticated in South America for at least 5,000 years. Word Count:324
Experience A Delicious Taste Of South Africa You can take your taste buds on a trip when you try your own South African braai (pronounced bry), or barbecue. Word Count:562
Enjoyable Ways To Eat Right A healthful, more nutritious lifestyle may be easier-and more fun-than many people think. Here are a few hints that can help. Word Count:403
Scout Early For Soybean Aphids For soybean growers, there's no such thing as a year off from soybean aphid scouting. Word Count:209
Girlfriends Are Good For Your Health Every girl needs a girlfriend--having someone to talk to just makes life better. Word Count:314
Stay Hydrated; Stay Healthy Do you know if you are dehydrated? Chances are you do not, as an estimated three out of four North Americans are chronically dehydrated. Word Count:396
Thirsty For Knowledge? A New Course Can Make You An Expert When It Comes To Wine If there's one thing the movie "Sideways" accomplished, it's that the mispronunciation of the word "Pinot" is down dramatically. But Hollywood's homage to the grape notwithstanding, wine remains a subject most Americans have more questions about than answers. Word Count:460
Making Your Picnic Better Backyards nationwide will play host to fun, family picnics. You can make your picnic a Better-Than-A-Picnic Picnic by following a few simple tips from Cooper Munroe, blogger and co-founder of TheMotherhood.com. Word Count:434
Fresh Fruit Kebabs Full Of Flavor, Not Fat Delicious desserts are the grand finale of any meal. Seasonal fruits such as cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple and strawberries make this one sweet treat you can feel good about eating. Word Count:308
A Better-For-You BBQ With Three Simple Switches By making just a few simple switches, it's easy to create a nutritious, great-tasting meal while enjoying the summer weather. Word Count:411
100 Hummus Inspirations It can be quick and easy to give a dish a kick with flavorful hummus. Word Count:322
Make A Clean Sweep Of Food Storage Areas Basics of safe food handling and storage. Word Count:429
Bite-Size Socializing For Less After a ball game, during family movie night or simply while enjoying a gathering with neighbors, having a great time doesn't mean having to put forth a great deal of effort or spend a lot of money. It helps if you keep things simple-and bite sized. Word Count:382
Tips On Managing Cholesterol With Diet And Exercise There's actually some good news for those at risk for heart disease. Word Count:558
Upgrade Family Meals With a third of America's youth overweight, First Lady Michelle Obama and public health leaders want to help consumers make smarter choices when preparing family meals. Word Count:238
Keeping It Light One of America's favorite warm weather activities is outdoor grilling. Word Count:480
A Winning Recipe: A Decadent, Easy Dessert Bar Baking a mouthwatering dessert bar doesn't have to be difficult. Word Count:281
A Cool Way To Treat Family And Friends Creating a refreshing treat can be fast and fun. Word Count:223
Another Myth Exploded: Red Wines Don't Go Best With All Cheeses Of all the myths passed down through history--Nero fiddled while Rome burned, Elvis is still alive--the one that's been among the toughest to dispel concerns neither an emperor nor a king. Specifically, it's that all cheese is best served with red wine. Word Count:450
Chocolate Can Help A little chocolate can have significant positive health effects, according to a study in the European Heart Journal, which showed a small quantity can lower heart attack risk. Word Count:157
Avocados: A Baker's Secret Ingredient Health-conscious bakers can substitute California avocado for many traditional baking ingredients. Word Count:656
Going Green For The Health Of It As more people seek a greener way of life, they are learning that small changes can make a significant difference in the health of the environment and their personal health. Word Count:419
Take On The Heat This Summer With A Cool Craft Beer Get ready for a hot one! According to the Farmers' Almanacr, a source of trusted weather predictions since 1818, this summer is going to be a scorcher across the nation. Word Count:361
No-Bake Cheesecake In Nearly No Time This easy recipe can even be made in advance. Word Count:129
Control Weeds, Hit Yield Targets The dramatic drop in glyphosate pricing this year may tempt some growers to rely on increased glyphosate rates to protect crops. But Bob Schoper, an agronomist with Winfield Solutions, cautions against that approach, since high herbicide application rates may not control some tough weeds and could lead to other problems. Word Count:196
Reducing Stress For Better Health--Ideas To Help Manage Stress When Living With A Chronic Condition Such As Multiple Sclerosis You don't have to let stress become overwhelming and take over your life. Word Count:556
Easy French Saut‚ Creates Heart-Healthy Recipe Saut‚ing, the number one cooking method in America, and canola oil offer a passport to success with global cuisines. Word Count:318
Easy And Healthy Foods For Last-Minute Guests Warmer weather offers plenty of opportunities for pop-up parties, so you need to be prepared. Word Count:375
Crossing America's Food Deserts To Fight Obesity A healthy-food shopping list. Word Count:535
Trendsetting Desserts Perfectly portioned, colorful and delicious, cupcakes are everywhere. Word Count:266
Enjoying Ice Cream On A Diet Now may be a great time to lighten your eating habits without sacrificing the best part of any meal-dessert. These refreshing and easy tips can help. Word Count:346
Shape Up For Summer The sun is shining and spring is quickly turning into summer. That means it's time to shape up for the shorts, sleeveless shirts, swimsuits and sundresses that will be coming out of the closets. Word Count:477
Your Ice Cream Dreams Fulfilled Here's the scoop-Amercians indulge in 48 pints of ice cream each year. Word Count:287
Easy Home Canning Ideas Home canning is growing fast in popularity-and for very good reasons. Word Count:379
Revolutionize Your Kitchen Routine Savvy moms look for ways to update their lifestyles and take advantage of the latest tools to keep their households running smoothly. Word Count:358
Backyard BBQ Fun: No Grill? No Problem When the weather's warm, gather friends and family for a backyard BBQ--without the grill. Word Count:449
Small Decor Changes Can Lift Your Mood Simple changes to your home decor can make a big difference in your mood and attitude. Word Count:474
Avocados: A Good "First" For Baby Along with baby's first steps and first words, a child's first solid foods are an important milestone in early development. The creamy consistency and mild taste of avocados makes it one of the best first fresh fruits a baby can enjoy. Word Count:530
Master The Grill With Bold Taste To help you make the most of your next cookout, Chef Adam Perry Lang, best-selling author of "BBQ 5: The World's Most Flavorful Recipes-Now Made Foolproof," has a few grilling secrets. Word Count:638
How Schools And Families Can Help Kids Be Healthy And Wise Your youngsters can have fun learning to be fit at a special school event--that also raises money for their education. Word Count:431
Put A Smooth Spin On The Traditional Cocktail Party Bring the smooth vibe of a metropolitan cocktail lounge home. Word Count:451
Uncork Red Wine's Health Benefits Resveratrol--an antioxidant that's found naturally in red wine--has the potential to extend life by reducing free radical damage. Word Count:336
A Crowd-Pleasing Puff Pastry Recipe Frozen puff pastry makes it easy to turn an everyday meal into something special, giving you more time to spend with friends and family. Word Count:281
Fill Dough For Your Dears Dumpling delights: Friends and family will wax enthusiastic for half-moon empanadas with potato and cheese filling. Word Count:335
How To Grill The Perfect Swordfish Where most people go wrong in grilling swordfishdfish--or any fish steak--is in thinking they can just throw it over a direct flame like any beef steak and expect the Gods of Grilling to make everything miraculously turn out okay. Word Count:365
An Online Resource To Please Fans Of Fine Food Feel like dining out this evening but not sure where to go? Word Count:356
Nutritious And Quick Meals Made Easy With Fresh California Avocados This simple and delicious recipe is a terrific way to help you increase your produce intake. Word Count:579
Tablet Computers Find A Home In The Classroom One of the latest developments in the computer field is already benefiting many students and teachers. Word Count:387
Just A Bite Of Dessert? Make It With Blueberries! No matter what they say, when it comes to dessert, size matters. Word Count:407
Potluck Becomes Popular Entertainment Trend According to the site epicurious.com, potluck parties are back in vogue-providing the answer for trendy, budget-conscious entertaining. Word Count:284
Dress Up Everyday Meals With Crunchy Fun Now it's easier than ever to incorporate onions into everyday meals. Word Count:348
A Toast To The Coast When you're looking for a fun excuse for a warm-weather get-together with family and friends, consider throwing a beach party-without the beach. Word Count:356
Crop Tissue Sampling Needed The moment seed is planted, growers should make plans to conduct crop tissue sampling, says Winfield Solutions agronomist Robert Beck. Word Count:206
Healthy Tips For Growing Families Try these quick and easy tips for putting more spring in your family's step. Word Count:322
Grilling Pizza At Home On The Rise Six tips for grilling the perfect pizza. Word Count:500
Treat Yourself To A Healthy Breakfast A healthy breakfast is easy to achieve. Word Count:357
Smart Snacking: Part Of A Healthy Diet There's good news for those who love to snack. Word Count:172
Bringing Chic Style To Warm- Weather Fetes One way to celebrate the warmer weather is with a chic get-together that lets you show off your sense of style while entertaining friends and family. Word Count:405
Grill Masters Share Secrets To Great Grilling The next time you're looking to advance your grilling skills or bring new flavors to neighborhood cookouts, you may care to consider some secrets to grilling success. Word Count:395
Growing Your Own Meyer Lemon Tree Lemons are easy to grow. Word Count:346
Build Better Burgers With Versatile Avocados Avocados enhance flavor and add a creamy texture to dishes from sandwiches to pizza to salad. Word Count:357
Nutrient-Rich Foods Keep Your Body Fueled Five tips for maintaining a healthy diet and keeping your body energized. Word Count:444
Build Healthier Families With A Dairy-Rich Diet Eating dairy foods can be a convenient way to give your family a delicious, nutritional boost. Word Count:292
Use Creativity To Fight Hunger One Slice Of Bread At A Time It's now possible to fight childhood hunger in America, one slice of bread at a time. Word Count:551
The Tastiest Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Ever To Grace Plate Or Palate With 2.2 billion grilled cheese sandwiches eaten at home each year, it appears to be one of America's favorite comfort foods. Just the thought of buttery, toasted bread and satisfying, melted cheese may be enough to make one swoon. Word Count:432
Cool Cooking For Warmer Weather When it's too hot to use your oven to cook, a smart idea is to start using your slow cooker. Word Count:264
Ogre Inspires Kid-Friendly Onion Recipes If you want to know what America's favorite ogre and one of the nation's favorite vegetables have in common, the answer is a contest-and some inspired onion recipes. Word Count:296
A Tasteful Way To Give Back Great picnic food can do more than fill your family's hunger to eat in the great outdoors-it can also make a difference in your community. Word Count:418
Living Gluten Free: What, Why And How? Learn Why It's So Important From A Parent's Point Of View Recently, more mainstream options have become available for those following a gluten-free diet without the premium price of specialty foods. Word Count:413
Pecans Can Add To Any Diet At Any Time For many, warmer weather means it's time to shed unwanted pounds and get fit. Word Count:151
Give The Gift Mom Wants This Mother's Day Plan a memorable Mother's Day everyone will enjoy with these family-fun ideas. Word Count:608
Easy And Enjoyable, These Animals Are "Bread" To Please Here's a recipe for a fun time with your family. Word Count:669
Quinoa Salad With Vegetables And Olive Oil Now is the perfect time to try new recipes that incorporate the delicious vegetables available in grocery stores and at local farmers markets. Quinoa Salad with Zucchini, Eggplant and Peppers is a colorful dish full of flavor and heart-healthy ingredients. Word Count:359
Cooking Seasonally For The Most Sumptuous Flavor There's a growing interest in the idea of cooking seasonally, making the most of delicious fruits and vegetables when these foods are freshest and most flavorful. Word Count:464
Neighborhoods Rally Together To End Child Hunger In The U.S. Every day, families ask themselves the same question: "What's for dinner?" Unfortunately, for too many families, the answer isn't as simple as "chicken" or "spaghetti"--sometimes, there is no answer. Word Count:671
An Outdoor Meal That Combines Flavor And Fun Experts say all you need for a picnic is good food, good company and a little creativity. Word Count:266
The Secret Ingredients Behind A Great Get-Together You can wow your guests without spending all your time shopping for ingredients or cooking. Word Count:540
Culinary Cook-Offs Highlight Nutrition For Older Adults Chefs who specialize in creating heart-healthy meals for seniors are engaging in some healthy competition. Word Count:247
Wake Up To The Benefits Of Breakfast Ninety-three percent of Americans agree that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet less than half (44 percent) are eating breakfast every day. Word Count:325
Grill Onions And Beef Once For Two Easy Meals Fire up your grill once to make two great meals using onions and beef. Word Count:369
Home-Grown Tomatoes--Straight From Your Patio The need to save money at the grocery store and the desire to have better-tasting fruits and vegetables has sparked an increase in home gardening. Word Count:327
Growing Your First Apple Tree According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each American eats about 120 apples a year. Word Count:372
Bake A Difference And Help End Childhood Hunger Nearly 17 million children face hunger in America-that's one in four kids. Word Count:427
Technology Turns Over A New Leaf Here's food for thought: You can now learn the life story of your lettuce and spinach online. Word Count:414
Key Ingredients To Backyard Party Success: A Charcoal Grill And Juicy Burgers As consumers seek out the highest value for their dollar, there's no better time to get back to the basics of outdoor entertaining. Word Count:560
A Contemporary Take On A Classic Salad Updating a classic dish isn't always easy. Word Count:254
Munch And Crunch: Healthy Recipes For Any Time Of The Day These easy and tasty recipes highlight the many ways to use Melba Toast in meals and snacks throughout the day. Word Count:527
Going Green In The Kitchen If you want a greener, more energy-efficient home, start by considering a change in how you cook. Word Count:313
Home-made Purified Water-A Resolution For A Better, Greener Me Every day can be Earth Day when you resolve to live a greener, healthier life. Word Count:405
Planning A Trip Around Handcrafted Confections Whether you have a taste for homemade apple butter, artisanal cheese or freshly ground peanut butter, there are many memorable treats to be found in the small towns and countryside of Valley Forge and Montgomery County, Pa. Word Count:374
As Interest In Backyard Poultry Grows, So Does Need For Healthy Birds By taking a few simple steps, you can protect your birds. Word Count:394
Planning A Successful Vegetable Garden Edible gardening will continue to be a popular trend this year, according to a recent survey by the Garden Writers Association. Word Count:366
Fresh Seasonal Ingredients Inspire Brunch Dishes When you are looking for a quick, easy and delicious dish to bring to a get-together, focus on incorporating fresh, seasonal ingredients-like California avocados. It's a great way to maximize the flavors in your meal without a lot of prep work. Word Count:566
Pinching Pennies With Cheap, Quick Eats? Fast Food Could Actually Cost You More In The Long Run When money is tight, it's easy to get drawn in by the words "99-cent menu," especially if you have a car full of hungry children. Word Count:383
Add A Delicious Twist To Your Cooking Naturally brewed soy sauce supplies sensational flavor to many delectable dishes-but start with a seasoned variety and your meal can have sizzle with something extra. Word Count:303
Blueberry Bliss: A Shortcut If you're one of those people with big cooking ambitions but little time, here's a quick recipe that gets right to the point. Word Count:308