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Q: What are functional food and beverages?

Q: Functional foods and beverages are becoming a staple in modern nutrition, offering benefits that go beyond basic nourishment. These products provide essential nutrients while also delivering bioactive compounds — such as probiotics, antioxidants or omega-3 fats — that can support overall health ...Read more

Cherry turnovers are the kind of breakfast treat that makes slow mornings feel special — crisp, flaky puff pastry wrapped around a gooey, sweet-tart cherry filling and finished with a glossy glaze.

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Spiedini is an Italian dish often made with beef cooked on skewers, though there are versions that include vegetables and other proteins as well, like chicken. I cook a lot of chicken at my house: oven roasted chicken thighs, homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-4217418">Read more

For this easy, hands-off dinner, the oven does all the work. Bone-in chicken thighs, coated in rich pasta sauce, roasted on a sheet pan will stay tender, juicy, and full of flavor.

To save time, the potatoes and asparagus get a head start in the microwave before finishing alongside the chicken, soaking up all those delicious pan juices. Lining...Read more

Most of the time, Guinness is enjoyed exactly how Arthur Guinness envisioned it when he started brewing the dark-colored but light-bodied Irish dry stout more than 200 years ago: in a pint glass with its signature creamy head.

But it also can be the surprise ingredient in any number of dishes, including savory stews and grilling or braising ...Read more

There is one joke in "Animal House" that everybody laughs at, but I don't.

It's the motto of Faber College, which is revealed to be "Knowledge is Good." I never saw why that is funny. I agree with the founder of the school, the fictional Emil Faber. Knowledge is good.

Maybe it would sound better if it were expressed in Latin: Scientia bona est...Read more

MIAMI -- When she was approached to create the menu for Cerveceria La Tropical a few years back, chef Cindy Hutson knew what CEO Manny Portuondo wanted to serve: Cuban food that would effortlessly complement the tap room offerings. The Wynwood brewery was reviving Cuba’s oldest beer, and salty fried cuisine seemed like the perfect pairing.

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These little omelettes are bite-sized brunch superstars. Marvelous Muffin Tin Omelettes are both fun to make and eat!Ingredients Eggs Cheese Your choice of vegetable (e.g., bell peppers)Instructions Whisk eggs, then pour into a greased muffin tin.

Add your favorite veggies and cheese, then bake until set.

Marvelous...Read more

Impress your guests with these luxurious bites. Scintillating Saffron Scallops are a window into the world of fine dining.

Ingredients Scallops Saffron ButterInstructions Sauté the scallops in butter and a pinch of saffron until golden.

Serve hot.

Each bite of these scallops is a journey into the ocean, ...Read more

This quick banana split is a classic dessert that can be made in no time. Perfect for a spontaneous sweet treat.

Ingredients: 1 banana 1 scoop each of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream Whipped cream Chocolate sauceInstructions: Split the banana and place in a dish.

Top with the ice cream scoops, ...Read more

Indulge in the luxury of France with these Decadent Dark Chocolate Truffles. These little balls of joy are a delight for the senses.

Ingredients Dark chocolate Heavy cream Cocoa powderInstructions Melt dark chocolate with heavy cream.

Chill, then roll into balls and dust with cocoa powder.

These truffles will...Read more

Indian food is among the tastiest and most aromatic in the world, thanks to its vibrant mix of warm spices and reliance on so many fresh herbs.

But it also has a reputation for being a labor-intensive cuisine because so many dishes require slow cooking or time-consuming techniques to build flavors. Others require a raft of spices and pounding ...Read more

For this simple salad dinner, I combined chickpeas with bulgur wheat for a hearty yet refreshing taste. Bulgur is made from whole wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and then crushed, giving it a tender texture and a subtle nutty flavor.

One key technique for boosting flavor is to crush fresh scallions together with the bulgur, ...Read more

This versatile, quick pesto shrimp can be served alongside a hunk of crusty bread, over pasta or rice, or even used as a topping for pizza. Look for shrimp that are free from preservatives, which can alter the texture and add sodium to the dish. The brightness and fresh flavor of refrigerated pesto is great here, but a homemade version would be ...Read more

Kids and adults love these savory cakes that include shredded zucchini and corn kernels — two vegetables that taste like summer in one bite. Here are a few tips to make this dish a big success:

You can serve these all by themselves or topped with myriad sauces. Tzaziki, romesco, pesto or tomato-red pepper sauce are just a few ideas to ...Read more

Every summer for almost 15 years, I’ve ditched the cold San Francisco weather for a few weeks on Cape Cod to visit my husband’s family. There are lots of tasty traditions I look forward to like lobster dinners and fried clams, but the best one of all is a trip to Sundae School, the local old-fashioned ice cream place with homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-4208919">Read more

Every summer, at the borrowed family cabin, my father routinely took his three oldest children fishing while my mother tended the youngest two. Tough duty for both. He baited countless hooks and removed dozens of teeny sunfish from our poles. Eventually, the small Wisconsin lake yielded enough properly-sized perch for a midday fry.

Seasoned, ...Read more