Udon noodles are my go-to for busy weeknights, because they cook in just four minutes, giving me just enough time to throw together a quick broth and interesting topping using whatever I have on hand.

I love salads of raw vegetables , but I have to say that I have strong opinions about what vegetables should and should not be served raw. Asparagus, celery, white mushrooms, tomato, avocado, fennel ...

A really good salad is hard to beat. I didn’t share a recipe for the salad, but the ingredients are spinach, hard-boiled egg, cucumber, sliced carrots, kidney beans and fresh uncooked corn. My focus ...

A hearty bowl of minestrone soup may not sound fancy, but one ingredient in today’s recipe puts it over the top. It’s Parmigiano-Reggiano and it’s considered the ultimate and highest-end of Italian ...

Wondering about the health benefits of celery seeds? Our experts weigh in. Celery is well known for its low-calorie, nutritious and hydrating properties. But the tiny brown seeds found in the small ...

If you can't find fennel, this recipe transforms ordinary branch celery. I also sometimes use this as a sauce for pasta, adding some shaved Parmesan or ricotta salata to make it complete. With a ...

Dad loved celery. He grew up in hard times on a farm in southern Illinois. His celery lectures revealed that he and his six hungry siblings treasured those crisp green stalks. Adored raw or cooked, ...

This Shrimp Salad is fresh and flavorful, thanks to Greek yogurt, lemon, and Old Bay. Keep it light by serving in lettuce cups, or make it into a sandwich with croissants or rolls. I adore a shrimp ...