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A simple no-cook tomato sauce for peak summer heat, from Meryl Feinstein

When tomatoes are at their peak — and it’s too hot to turn on the oven — this simple, no-cook sauce from my cookbook “Pasta Every Day” is what I come back to time and again. It’s often called pomodoro crudo and served with very thin spaghetti, though you’ll find many variations, ...

Beyond protein: Two nutrients your plate might be missing

Feature Impact — Everyone is talking about protein these days whether watching their weight or managing a disease like type 2 diabetes. However, fiber and healthy fats are nutrients many people are overlooking. The latest reports show most Americans already meet or exceed recommendations for protein while nearly all (about 95%) do not eat enough fiber, and many people consume too much saturated fat versus unsaturated fat, according to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Prioritizing ways to get more fiber and healthy fats on your plate could be key to managing weight and ...

Home cooks need new rules for summer produce

The United States throws away between 30 and 40% of the food it produces every year. Much of that loss begins not in the field or the store but in the kitchen, with a date printed on a package. That date is about to carry a different weight. California has enacted the first state law in the country to standardize the wording on food labels. That change arrives just as summer fills refrigerators with produce that spoils fast and gets tossed faster. Under the new California law For years, most packaged food carried a jumble of phrases: sell by, best by, use by, enjoy by. Few of ...

Supercharge summer grilling with tender pork chops

Feature Impact — If you’re planning on firing up the grill for an upcoming summer gathering, you might be trying to brainstorm options beyond the traditional burgers and dogs. Luckily, there are recipes that let you keep things interesting without becoming too complicated. These Super ...

Add some sweetness to your morning waffles

METRO — Breakfast has long been touted as the most important meal of the day. While that may or may not be true, a hearty breakfast is certainly something to enjoy. Weekday mornings might be a bit too busy to enjoy something more complex than a bowl of cereal, but come the weekend, a homemade and hearty breakfast can make for a great start to a Saturday or Sunday morning. When such an opportunity presents itself, a little something sweet, like this recipe for “Coconut Flour Waffles and Coconut Milk With Blueberries” from Lines+Angles, can make for a great departure from standard ...

Little berries, big taste

One of my favorite berries is the blueberry. Not only are blueberries tasty, they are affordable and good for us. High in antioxidants, known to boost the immune system, they also help the heart and the brain. It seems there are many good reasons to eat blueberries every single day. Start at breakfast with a sprinkle of berries on your oatmeal or cold cereal. For lunch, have blueberries in your salad. For dinner, serve your chicken breasts topped with a lovely blueberry sauce. And to fill in the gaps any time of the day, eat blueberries the old-fashioned way - baked in a cake, a pie, a ...