Learn how to make Mapo tofu at home. The legendary dish from China’s Sichuan province brings the heat and the numb in a meal ...

Discover the best spring fruits and vegetables, why in-season produce tastes better, and get tips for enjoying fresh, local ...

While the official jury is out on just how effective companion planting is, it doesn't hurt to give it a try. If you do, just ...

Full of fiber, packed with protein, and great to grow, these have been a staple in the diet of humans for thousands of years.

Spring is in full swing at farmers markets, which means there are snap peas and fava beans everywhere you look. Chef Nestor Silva of Camélia, a French Japanese bistro in the Arts District in Downtown ...

Mom will loves these flowers for months to come! Take a quick trip to the kitchen and a stroll around the yard to gather the materials needed to make these perky beans and seed flowers. To make: Cut ...

Easter is here, and it is time to break out classic recipes to celebrate the spring holiday. Whether you are hosting a lavish celebration or an intimate gathering, it is best to prepare the menu ...

Fava beans, or broad beans, are widely eaten in parts of Europe ... The globe-shaped vegetable is the flower. Though you can eat the tender layer at the bottom of the leaves, the meaty heart of the ...

I also love April for cooking because spring is here, and with it all the delicious spring vegetables: artichokes and asparagus, fava beans and snap peas. Plus the lovely milder members of the ...

Moroccan Bean Soup (Photo by Ethel G. Hofman) Helen is emphatic about this. “At Passover, we always had lamb — a stew with prunes and raisins,” adding that “there was always fava bean soup and several ...

Fava bean season is the best season. Also known as broad beans, these little gems have a sweet, mild flavor and a creamy, buttery texture that’s hard to beat. Some people compare them to ...