Canned foods are a pantry staple, but they often get a bad rap. While there are suboptimal varieties (same goes for bread, oatmeal, and soda), research shows people who eat them are more likely to eat ...

R is for Rose and Raspberry Lemonade, both of which are refreshing! Though too much rose might leave you restless and ready to recline. Check out this list of 25 drinks beginning with the letter R to ...

A rich soup packed with lentils and vegetables. Add lentils, smoked paprika, cumin and dried oregano, along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

Nitrites are chemical compounds that contain nitrogen and oxygen. Chemically, they are a salt or an ester of nitrous acid. They are often used to cure meats, such as ham and bacon, and are responsible ...

Veg Manchurian Recipe: A super delicious Indo-Chinese dish that will cater all your snack cravings and leave you wanting for more! This quick and easy dish is ideal for any occassion at home. You can ...

For me, eating vegetables can be a joy. Their health benefits are mentioned in a celebratory tone at my annual visits with my primary doctor. His eat-veggie reminders only confirm what I already ...

Each day, Times Insider editors scour the newspaper for the most interesting facts to appear in articles. This year, tidbits about grudge-holding crows, the first-ever first kiss and George ...

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer that has been used for more than a century. At some point, however, it started to get a bad reputation and was said to be associated with various health ...

Marmite is a thick paste made from the yeast byproduct left over from beer brewing. It was discovered by accident when a German scientist realized that leftover brewer’s yeast could be ...

Katie Rosenhouse is a pastry chef and food writer with over 15 years of experience in the culinary arts. She's worked as a pastry chef in some of the finest restaurants in New York City, as a culinary ...