The coldest months of the year are a great time to come home to a hot and nutritious beef stew. For today's heart-healthy meal, we're using a slow cooker to simmer lean beef, root vegetables, garlic, ...

Dried fruit added to a savory main dish is common in many North African and Middle Eastern cuisines, but much less so in ours. Fruit offers a bright note to dinner during our dark New England winters.

From “Simply Ming: One-Pot Meals,” by Ming Tsai (Kyle Books). Serves 4. Ingredients 2 pounds chicken thighs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil 2 large ...

Why is it that people go crazy for carrots but ignore parsnips? They’re among the sweetest of the root vegetables, particularly after they’ve gone through the first frost. With the first deep chill, ...