Alchemists have tried for centuries to transform base metals into gold -- unsuccessfully, at least as far as we know. But it’s a lovely concept: Take the common and uninspiring -- lead, copper, prunes ...

This excerpt has been reprinted with permission from A Change of Appetite: Where Healthy Meets Delicious by Diana Henry and published by Mitchell Beazley, 2014. Purchase this book from our store: A ...

Adding apricots to a plain chicken dish can make it spectacular. Along with dried apricots and fresh veggies, our Apricot Chicken Curry recipe includes peanut butter, coconut milk, cinnamon, red curry ...

Whether you're baking cakes, muffins, or cookies, adding some fruit is a delicious way to boost both the taste and texture.

AN “ad hoc” cassoulet, a pepper relish to go with turkey, winter squashes beautiful to look at but even better to eat, the leaves of Brussels sprouts flavored with mirepoix and pancetta, a wonderfully ...

Using dried fruit and cardamom steers this haroset in a more Middle Eastern direction than what you see on many American tables at Passover. You can use this recipe as a template, too, mixing and ...

This stuffed pork loin looks and sounds so darn fancy, but it's a dream to prepare. The herb mixture and apricot-fig stuffing add a sweet and savory flavor to the pork. Once roasted, the meat is ...

Dried fruit is a delicious snack. That's a fact, plain and simple. It makes a great addition to a midday snack of brain-powering nuts and seeds, or adds a natural sweetness to your morning oatmeal. It ...