Kitchen Dictionary

From tips for cooking through chemotherapy to busting healthy food myths to easy, pantry-friendly meal ideas — our team of experts covers it here.

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Mad About Melons

Melon Mania By Chelsea Fisher Whether it's watermelons, cantaloupes, honeydews -- how lucky we are that melons of many stripes show up during a long hot summer? Watermelons contain lycopene,...

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Tomatoes

Not too many centuries ago, tomatoes were thought to be poison. Thank goodness that dark age is over because we now know that tomatoes are not only juicy...

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Corn

Corn is the world’s most widely produced crop. It comes in many colors, all of which are delicious and provide different antioxidants and phytochemicals. Many consider corn a vegetable,...

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Shrimp

Fresh or frozen, the seafood section of your grocery store should not be ignored. One popular type of seafood is shrimp, it’s both cheap and easy to find....

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Eggplant

Known for its glossy purple skin, eggplant is often an unsung hero among vegetables. Rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it has a uniquely satisfying texture, making...

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Buckwheat

Bang For Your Buck(wheat) By Mila Loza Possibly one of the most overlooked whole grains, buckwheat packs a hefty nutritional punch. Often mistaken as a relative of wheat, hulled...

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Summer Squash

Throughout the summer and fall, farmer’s market stands and grocery bins alike are overflowing with summer squash of various sizes and shapes in beautiful hues of green and...

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Mint

In its several varieties, mint has been used as a respected folk medicine to aid digestion, relieve sore throats, treat headaches, colds, congestion – not to mention providing...

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Vinegar

In almost every cuisine, vinegar is used to flavor, marinate, disinfect, or pickle food. The root of the word is from French for “sour wine.” Vinegar’s sharp acidity...

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Berries

Versatile, tasty, and a cinch to prepare, berries are also a powerful source of vitamins and fiber. The rich phytonutrient content found in berries helps to support a...

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Potatoes

As deep-fried chips and fries, potatoes aren’t the healthiest snack you can enjoy, but when not overly processed, the humble spud can be an essential part of a...

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Peppers (Fresh)

Your eyes may tear up after eating a jalapeño, but the health benefits of peppers — in varieties ranging from the sweet to the searing — are nothing...