These flank steak fajitas make for a tasty, healthy dinner in a pinch. Preheated sheet pans sizzle the meat and vegetables just like in a skillet, but with a whole lot more hands-off time.

Sheet-Pan Steak Fajitas

Serves 4

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon...Read more

Q: Can alcohol fit into a healthy eating plan?

A: Alcohol can be part of a healthy eating pattern when consumed appropriately. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, moderate drinking is defined as up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men. A standard drink is typically 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of ...Read more

If I ask three people what their favorite chocolate cake is, I’ll get three completely different answers. One might say chocolate mousse cake, while another might share theirs is a three-layer devil’s food cake, and a third might tell me that theirs is a flourless chocolate cake. For me I have a few standouts.

This mocha glazed chocolate ...Read more

Food editors and product developers talk among themselves about creating recipes suitable for the “memory cookbook.” That is, the type of recipe easily remembered and recreated without the need for a printed recipe. The ubiquitous green bean casserole made from tinned soup and fried onions typifies such a recipe.

Everyone benefits from ...Read more

When it comes to breakfast treats, nothing compares to warm cinnamon rolls filled with swirls of brown sugar and blanketed with a slick of icing. Unlike the classic yeasted rolls, this version starts with buttery, flaky store-bought puff pastry.

They ...Read more

There’s a lot to love in the world of frozen desserts, from homemade ice cream to refreshing homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3680875">Read more

Is there anything more soul-lifting than staring down a big pile of spring leaf lettuce, and imaging all the different things you can do with it?

After a long, brisk winter of settling for root vegetables and heartier leafy greens like cabbage and kale, I don't think so.

I'm not knocking cold-weather veggies here, because without them, ...Read more

I was the new guy at the job, the lowest reporter on the totem pole.

I’m not going to name the newspaper where this happened (but it was the Richmond News Leader). All I will say is that at least they had a desk for me, and a phone, and even a chair. I guess I should have been grateful.

What they did not have was a computer. So that meant I ...Read more

ORLANDO, Fla. -- This story began as a simple conversation on a podcast: the “Let’s Eat, Orlando with Amy Drew and Biggie” podcast (available on virtually any podcast platform and viewable on YouTube, as info), when the errant mention of a chicken tender chain devolved into disbelief from my pod partner, Deli Fresh Threads’ Anthony “...Read more

It’s no secret that butter makes everything taste better.

Adding unrivaled flavor, depth and structure to a range of dishes, butter is wonderfully versatile as both a sauce itself and the foundation for one. Butter emulsifies soups and stews while adding a boost of umami. It is a bread basket essential and the best spread for toast, bagels, ...Read more

Fresh ideas for dinner can spring from so many places: the pages of a new cookbook or food magazine, a funny TikTok or instructional video on Instagram or (among my favorite sources for inspiration) websites like Food 52, Serious Eats or Smitten Kitchen.

It also can depend on what you happen to stumble upon while grocery shopping.

This week's ...Read more

Years ago, Robyn Munsch would wander hungrily around the grocery store and leave with calorie-dense foods like a frozen pizza, cookies and frosting. That was before she started taking Wegovy and lost 85 pounds.

“I no longer buy chips, sweets or other junk foods,” the Rochester, Minnesota, woman said. “I just don’t crave it. It’s life-...Read more

A simple marinade of lime juice, zest and spices like cumin and chili powder creates quick flavor in this juicy cilantro-lime chicken. Slice the chicken and enjoy over salad greens, in a taco or with rice.

One-Pan Cilantro-Lime Chicken

Serves 4

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon lime zest

1 ...Read more

Sugar cravings are a challenge for many, especially in a world where sugary snacks and beverages are everywhere. While indulging in a sweet treat now and then can be part of a healthy lifestyle, frequent cravings can lead to overconsumption, increasing the risk of weight gain, Type 2 diabetes, and other health issues. Fortunately, there are ...Read more

Cod is a tender, mild fish that can handle big flavors. This Provençale style dish includes a rich tomatoey sauce infused with white wine, fresh thyme, salty olives and red pepper flakes. Leeks add a tame inviting onion flavor.

My husband claimed that this was now one of his favorite dishes for a quick dinner. That made me very happy since it ...Read more

The family cook always seeks methods to keep chicken boredom at bay. Sure, fried chicken more than satisfies, but it’s meant to be a treat — not the stuff of weeknight meals. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts offer the lean protein we seek; keeping it interesting proves a significant challenge.

Dry rubs and wet marinades add flavor with ...Read more

If there’s something that marks a distinction between the gastronomy of Northern Mexico from the rest of the country, it’s the region’s pride in flour tortillas. Traditional flour tortillas from Mexico are a mix of four simple ingredients: all-purpose flour, water, fat, and salt. The homemade process is very similar to ...Read more

The patty melt has been having a bit of a resurgence in my life lately. A few months ago, I was eating at the Seawolfe Diner in my hometown of Kingston, Washington, when I encountered a juicy, flavorful, perfectly toasted patty melt. Their beef patty was thin, and the bread was toasty with little pockets of butter that would burst with every ...Read more

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Craig Haarmeyer can sum up chenin blanc, the varietal for which his West Sacramento winery is known, in just four words.

“Chardonnay without training wheels.”

The versatile, affordable white wine is enjoying a resurgence among California winemakers, as well as some tuned-in customers. That’s good news for farmers ...Read more

Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish made from salted and fermented vegetables, most often with napa cabbage and some sort of radish along with carrots, garlic, ginger and chili.

Seasoned with two other staples in Korean cooking — umami-rich fish sauce (made from fermented anchovies) and gochugaru (dried red chili powder) — the ...Read more