The word “health” has become a bit of a buzzword in the last couple of years. You can find every kind of expert (I use that term with a heavy dose of dry sarcasm) on the internet and very likely in ...

This was a viewer request from a while ago for an easy lentil soup recipe. The key ingredient for my version is the smoked, and amazingly delicious, “ham hock.” For those of you not familiar with this ...

I’m sure you’ve noticed each month Yakima Magazine focuses on a different theme. In the course of a year we cover many topics relevant to life in the Yakima Valley — from home and garden to ...

A hearty soup made from scratch doesn't have to be a long project. Here's a case in point: a savory lentil soup with flavor that comes from vegetables and plenty of garlic, that you can serve up in ...

Lentils have been a mainstay in the diets of ancient civilizations going back thousands of years. These powerful legumes have sustained life across the globe, and today, India, Pakistan, France, ...

1 10-ounce box frozen spinach, thawed and drained and squeezed dry Cook ground sausage over medium heat in a soup pot until the meat is browned and crumbly. Add rice, beef broth, beans, tomatoes and ...

I always get a little sad as summer turns to fall because living in Chicago I know what comes after that, winter. Winter is brutal here in Chicago so in order to keep me warm through these long months ...

ONE of the best things about food is a syndrome I call Cone Contagion: You see someone eating an ice cream and you have to have one yourself. But I never associated it with anything nourishing until a ...

1. In a soup pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, carrots, celery, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. 2. Add the ...