If you’re looking for a healthy beef stew recipe that delivers on comfort, look no further. Make this Irish beef stew recipe with Guinness — a dark, malty Irish stout — to keep it authentic. Serve with a side of Irish soda bread to sop up the leftovers.

Irish Beef Stew

Serves 6

Active Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours

2 1/4 pounds ...Read more

When you’re looking for something to slather on a slice of bread, cracker or even a slice of a crisp apple or carrot stick, there’s no shortage of offerings. There are savory and sweet options as well as some that are a little of both.

Depending on what type you choose, there are different nutrients to be aware of. Cheese and yogurt spreads...Read more

The weather and seasons are so wacky these days, when spring arrives it can feel like the peak of winter. This classic Italian dish is what I love to make when I am craving tomato soup on those days.

Seasonal ripe tomatoes aren’t available yet, so what could be better than a steamy bowl of tomato bread soup, fragrant with basil and sage, and ...Read more

Corned and spiced beef brisket may be the most popular St. Patrick’s Day dinner choice in this country. We’ll get our fill of thin slices piled high on a sandwich, thank you. Fresh beef, simmered in Guinness to melty tenderness, warms our souls and rekindles fond memories on St. Patrick’s Day.

The whole family enjoyed plenty of slow-...Read more

I’m a big fan of Caesar salad in all its forms — as far as I’m concerned, the variations are just an excuse to enjoy more Caesar. So I ...Read more

I’m not really a pasta person. I totally appreciate a quick pasta dinner when I’m hungry and short on time (as I know it will be satisfying), but it’s seldom what I crave. Potatoes, on the other hand, comfort me to the core — and it’s rare that a week...Read more

A tangy mustard coating gives this baked fish a great flavor and seals in the juices. I use two types of mustard in this recipe, Dijon and a grainy mustard. This is a very simple recipe and, once it is in the oven, you can quickly make the barley.

Barley is used most often in stews and soups, but it is very good boiled and served as an ...Read more

Salmon is famously heart-healthy, which makes it a popular choice for a seafood meal. The average American consumes more than three pounds a year of the fatty fish, according to the National Fisheries Institute.

Who can blame us? Not only is salmon a source of complete protein, but it's also chock full of omega-3 fatty acids — "healthy" fats ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — The vegan diet, over the past 20 years, has received plenty of flack about its extreme and at-times in-your-face style, made famous by the animal activism group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA.

Not getting enough nutrients is not always a main point of contention.

While institutions from the American ...Read more

Taco Bell doesn’t usually serve churros, but the fast food giant will be offering them for a limited time.

Taco Bell is partnering with Milk Bar on a Birthday Cake Churro. The treat is filled with birthday cake frosting and topped with confetti sprinkles. They sell two for about $2.99 or one for $1.99 at participating locations, according to ...Read more

Wingstop has changed the recipe on its chicken tenders that, according to representatives, makes them crispier yet lighter.

Tenders are available in 12 regular flavors, either sauces or dry rubs, plus two limited-time flavors: Sweet Chili Glaze and Lakers Legendary Garlic.

The Dallas-based chain is promoting its tenders with a $9.99 combo. It ...Read more

Seasoned salmon gets a brief pan-fry and sits on nutty whole-wheat orzo pasta with chopped broccoli. A quick dressing made with bright, citrusy lemon juice and zest, olive oil and fresh herbs takes this dish from ordinary to extraordinary.

Salmon with Lemon-Herb Orzo & Broccoli

Serves 4

Active Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

1 cup ...Read more

Tofu’s unique neutral flavor and range of textures may enhance a variety of dishes.

The folklore

Tofu has been enjoyed around the world for 2,000 years. It was likely invented by accident during China’s Han Dynasty when a cook mistakenly dripped brine into soy milk which caused it to curdle, creating an early type of tofu....Read more

According to my research, smoothies have been around since the 1930s but became popular when the Waring blender was first introduced in the 1940s. It was popularized in the “Waring Blendor Cook Book.”

As a student at UC Berkeley in the ’70s, smoothies were popular in health food stores. ...Read more

Nothing warms up a cold winter day like hot, homemade carbs. Pasta gets more than its fair share of our quick carby indulgences. When there’s time, we turn on the oven and shape a disk of dough into a simple flatbread. This warm, flavorful dough can be topped with nearly anything from tomato sauce and cheese, aka pizza toppings, to a smear of ...Read more

XLiving in New York City, I’ve learned not to always trust spring. One day we’ll have balmy rosé weather, while the next will be so chilly that the only solution is something comforting and cozy — like soup.

This simple soup takes ...Read more

With hints of coffee and chocolate, a good Irish creamer is luxuriously rich and just as much dessert as it is a drink. And as my mom was happy to attest to in a side-by-side match-up, it’s just like the Baileys tucked away in the back of the liquor cabinet, maybe even better. So, once you’ve had your fill of homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3612022">Read more

ATLANTA — Alton Brown is his sun-filled Atlanta kitchen on a Monday morning, prepping biscuits inspired by his grandmother, and asks Siri to set the timer for 20 minutes.

“I’ve set the timer for 10 minutes,” Siri replies in a male British accent.

Brown grimaces. “Twenty minutes! Shut up!” Brown yells, exasperated. “Cancel!” He ...Read more