Food Trends

Originally patented by Alice May Knight of England in 1916, the saucepan continues to be a staple cooking tool more than a century later.

With the help of consumer surveys and annual sales data, RDNs can keep up with the most recent supermarket trends that affect people’s health and wellness.

This FNCE® session will explore how different representations of food may affect consumer perceptions and the potential unintended consequences of glorified and exaggerated food imagery.

Cilantro, also known as coriander or Chinese parsley, is a leafy green herb commonly used in Asian, Caribbean, Indian and Latin American cuisine.

Like tomatoes, eggplants start as flower buds that bear plump, seed-filled fruits and are members of the nightshade plant family, Solanaceae.

White, yellow, green or red — no matter the color, onions can add depths of flavor to virtually any cuisine.

From chopping and dicing to pulverizing and puréeing, the food processor offers a world of culinary possibilities.

As the most-consumed seafood and the top seafood import in the United States, shrimp has earned impressive accolades.

Get the scoop on whether honey is a cure-all for allergies, why some types may boast more antioxidants and how honey may be stored for decades or longer.

So often, shelf-stable bags of beans end up sitting in the pantry indefinitely. Use these tips to cook them with confidence.

Since aluminum foil is sturdy yet malleable, it helps keep light, oxygen and moisture away from foods. This can help prolong foods’ quality and aid in safe storage.

These buried jewels are among the oldest known cultivated vegetables, possibly originating in prehistoric times in Europe or western Asia.

Going beyond peanut butter, nut butters have become more widely available and made with more varieties of nuts than before.

The air fryer is a relatively new countertop appliance designed to give foods a desirable crunchy exterior, without the added hassle or large amounts of fat that deep-frying requires.

Butternut, acorn and other winter squash seeds are tasty when toasted. Eat them on their own or served atop roasted or steamed vegetables.

Edamame contains immature soy beans within each pod that can be served whole and squeezed from one end to release slippery, crisp beans.

The disher is a useful tool in home kitchens and foodservice operations alike.

Beets have a range of uses, but their hard texture and tendency to stain surfaces can make them daunting to prepare. Try these tips.

With carrots, parsley and anise, celery belongs to the plant family umbellifers.

Whether you follow a vegan diet, are cooking for vegan guests or simply run out of a key ingredient, you can create plant-based versions of familiar dishes.

If you’re hosting a feast this season, use these tips to stress less and impress your guests.

Proper basting is the key to a moist roast or turkey, and there is a range of basters that help seal in juices and drippings, resulting in a flavorful meal.

Today, a condiment is defined as “something used to enhance the flavor of food, especially a pungent seasoning.” This broad definition encompasses an array of sauces, spreads, pastes, dips and dressings to please the palate.

A popular and inexpensive staple in Mediterranean kitchens, the leek offers culinary flexibility for creating both simple and elegant meals.

When it comes to nutrition, there is some truth in the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.”

Also called food or cooking thermometers, kitchen thermometers are available in analog and digital varieties for meat, candy and a variety of other foods.

Although garlic is delicious and full of health-promoting nutrients, its lasting, pungent odor can make it a pain in the kitchen.

From roasting to prep to neutralizing its pungent odor, here are four ways to work with garlic in the kitchen.

For cooking quick and easy meals that are as healthful as they are delicious, put a wok at the top of your kitchen essentials list. Thought to have originated in China around the Han dynasty,

An affordable and versatile source of protein, tofu can be prepared in many ways for different dishes. From stir-fries to silken pies, the possibilities are endless for turning this bean curd into a flavorful culinary

Until the 19th century, tomatoes were served on pottery that was made with lead. Acid from the tomatoes often leached lead from the dishes, resulting in the diner’s death. The tomato was blamed, which is

Although grill pans are sometimes referred to as griddles, the difference is visible: A griddle has a flat surface, while a grill pan is covered with ridges. These ridges are raised about half a centimeter,

For centuries, seafaring cultures have embraced fish as cuisine. Over the years, research and culinary creativity have shown fish is good choice. Omega-3 essential fatty acids found in fish — docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, and

One-dish meals are lovely: Throw everything in a pan, cook it and dinner is done. Just one pan to clean, then sit back and relax for the rest of the night. Or perhaps not. Scanning

Dietary recommendations for people with a history of cancer are essentially the same as they are for anyone seeking to optimize their health and longevity — and offer similarly profound benefits in terms of risk

Beyond common apples and oranges, there’s a whole world of weird and wonderful fruits to explore. Exotic and unique-looking produce is mostly native to tropical and sub-tropical regions of places such as Southeast Asia, New

A skimmer is one of the most useful kitchen tools you never realized you needed. While it might not top the list of most-wanted kitchen tools, a high-quality skimmer is invaluable for safely removing food

It’s time to celebrate the vibrancy different vinegars have to offer to tease and tickle our taste buds. A dash of vinegar is the trendy new salt and pepper. Discovered by chance more than 10,000