The classic three-bean salad is perfect for picnics. It doesn't require mayonnaise, so it's safe to serve no matter the weather. It doesn't wilt and it can be prepared ahead (and even tastes better a ...

Roasted turkey is a Thanksgiving staple. Valentine’s Day is celebrated with chocolate desserts. And between Memorial Day and Labor Day, it’s the time for potlucks and picnics so there’s lots of ...

I’m a big fan of cold salads in the summertime — especially pasta salad. I love prepping a big bowl with lots of fresh vegetables, and drizzling it with a sweet and tangy dressing. It’s refreshing, ...

Think of your go-to recipe to take to a potluck? If you’re a traditional Midwesterner, it’s probably some sort of salad. Maybe a Jell-O salad, snickers salad, or maybe something with a veggie or two?

I can no more remember the first time I tasted a three-bean salad than I can remember the first time I breathed. It’s always been there, at every picnic, every cookout of my life, as unchanging as the ...

HOUSTON – It’s time to put that well-stocked pantry to good use! Culinary instructor and owner of Smart in The Kitchen, Marcia Smart, sharea how to use those basic pantry ingredients to create a ...

If you're looking for the perfect protein-rich salad to add to your meal prep repertoire or as a tasty potluck side dish, there's no need to reinvent the wheel. Instead, look to three bean salad, a ...

There are certain recipes that resonate with all, becoming time-honored favorites for any gathering and reliable standbys for meal preparation. One such recipe is this bean salad. It’s versatile, ...

This column was first published Aug. 23, 2017. When is a net weight not a net weight? Or, how to make 7.3 ounces seem like 14.5. Here’s my story. Friends invited us over for a summer dinner where they ...