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Vietnamese Turmeric White Fish with Cucumber Salad

Vietnamese Turmeric White Fish with Cucumber Salad

This Vietnamese inspired dish combines punchy flavors with ground turmeric, which acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory in the body. Garlic, ginger, and chili also help to reduce oxidative stress on the body and aid the immune system, making this dish an excellent...

British Winter Veg Wellington

British Winter Veg Wellington

Though historians debate the origins of the British classic Beef Wellington, many believe it owes its name to the Duke of Wellington, who famously defeated Napoleon. The English have a long-established tradition of meat dishes baked in pastry, so this iteration is a...

9 Recipes from Around the World to Serve this Holiday Season

9 Recipes from Around the World to Serve this Holiday Season

This holiday season, you don’t need to travel to experience all the unique flavors and decadent dishes that other countries have to offer. You can make them right in the comfort of your own kitchen.  From Irish roasted lamb potatoes to a Thai-style carrot soup,...

Thai Crunch Salad

Thai Crunch Salad

This vibrant salad is the ideal way to use up leftover turkey from your Thanksgiving dinner, and its fresh and punchy flavors are the perfect way to lighten up and wake up your taste buds after a rich meal. Fiber and water-rich cabbage helps boost digestion and...

Missing Thanksgiving Dinner? 4 Feasts and Festivals to Observe Instead

Missing Thanksgiving Dinner? 4 Feasts and Festivals to Observe Instead

November is a pretty wonderful time to travel abroad. The big summer crowds (and sky-high summer temperatures) have calmed down a bit, and tourists may even benefit from shoulder season pricing.  But being away from the States for Thanksgiving can be bittersweet...

Creamed Greens with Farro

Creamed Greens with Farro

For Thanksgiving, try this tasty greens and fiber-rich farro dish, tied together with just enough dairy to make it feel like a celebration.

Moroccan Spiced Red Lentil Dip

Moroccan Spiced Red Lentil Dip

This delicious and decadent tasting dip is savory, smoky, sweet, and delicious on everything from crackers to sandwiches to roasted vegetables. Lentils are a protein powerhouse, packed with fiber, iron, and compounds that help stabilize blood sugar and lower...

Italian Quinoa Risotto with Roasted Tomatoes & Pesto

Italian Quinoa Risotto with Roasted Tomatoes & Pesto

The traditional Northern Italian dish risotto dates back to the 1800s and is loved the world over for its rich, creamy texture and comforting flavor profile. Typically made with rice, broth, and lots of delicious parmesan and butter, this dish is hard pressed to make...

5 Health Benefits of Spicy Food (and the Top Destinations to Try It)

5 Health Benefits of Spicy Food (and the Top Destinations to Try It)

Suffer from migraines? Joint pain? Allergies? The cure might just be one fiery curry or spicy taco away. The same spice in chili peppers that makes you break a sweat is also said to help with everything from pain management to lowering the risk of heart disease. ...

Spanish Green Gazpacho

Spanish Green Gazpacho

Bright, refreshing, and perfect for a hot summer day, this bracing green gazpacho is just the thing when the temperature rises. With roots dating back to Roman times, traditional Spanish gazpacho uses stale bread, vinegar, oil, and salt, with varying fruits,...

Turkish Baked Eggplant

Turkish Baked Eggplant

This classic Turkish dish revolves around a handful of simple ingredients, making their quality of the utmost importance. Good quality extra virgin olive oil makes all the difference here, both in the flavor of the recipe and in your health. Olive oil contains...

Vegetarian Swedish Meatballs

Vegetarian Swedish Meatballs

This vegetarian twist on the classic Swedish meatballs is a wonderful alternative that still hits all the flavor high-notes of the original. Meaty mushrooms and protein-rich lentils form the base of these meatless meatballs, which pair deliciously with creamy mashed...