Author: Kate Chynoweth
With their refreshing juice and flavorful zest, lemons brighten the winter table.
Plan ahead for next month’s holiday with this easy recipe for brining your Thanksgiving turkey.
The age-old flavoring we can’t live without has stirred a passion among cooks since ancient times.
Celebrate the start of the growing season with mint, an ancient herb with versatile uses.
More widely available gourmet-butter varieties, from cultured to European-style, are giving cooks new interest in this ancient and essential staple.
For thousands of years, cinnamon has perfumed every imaginable type
of dish—this winter, celebrate its versatility in drinks and recipes.
Key players in cold-weather recipes, hearty greens such as collards and kale are versatile, healthy and delicious.
Local beets stay in season through the fall, bringing delicious flavors and vivid colors to the table.
The tartness of citrus plays off the natural sweetness of beets.
Porco, a self-described protein lover, is passionate about correctly preparing meat—whether it’s leaving short ribs or Amish chicken on the bone after cooking to bring out the best flavor or making sure duck is cooked until the skin is perfectly crispy.
Cool off from the summer sun with this recipe for a frozen watermelon margarita.
This month ushers in the local season for watermelon, one of summer's most refreshing treats.
Straight from the pod, fresh English peas are an early summer treat worth savoring.
The secret to eating well on a budget? Go ethnic.
From rich purple to pale green, this sweet and juicy stone fruit is a seasonal treasure.
Rhubarb’s old-fashioned appeal is new again, so bring some home while the local season lasts.
Carrots deserve a fresh look as the weather warms.
Greek yogurt is suddenly trendy, and many new yogurt brands promise extra health benefits...but this time-honored dairy product is hardly a new kid on the block.
North America's most popular fruit has a fascinating history and delicious appeal.
Drink tax got you down? Here are five drink recipes you can shake up at home.
If you've worked up a mighty appetite after a big night out and need that perfect combination of grease and salt, try these spots for late-night and morning-after meals.
Top-notch dining complete with fresh, local ingredients and creative preparations has made its way to Pittsburgh.
The dried “common bean” is anything but—playing versatile roles as humble staple and specialty heirloom.
