According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, about 30% of adults experience the symptoms of insomnia. While there are many contributing factors to insomnia - stress, travel or work schedules, poor sleeping habits - your diet can also contribute to sleepless nights.

As the dark days of the year chase us indoors, we look for ways to stay connected to the earth. Seed catalogs, houseplants, frozen broccoli from last year’s garden — all reminders that life goes on, and will come back around.

Less is more when it comes to cooking fish (and shellfish), but that doesn't mean it comes naturally to many of us.

Creamy, rich, dark chocolate mousse is my go-to treat for that touch of romance on a special day, like, say, Valentine's Day. One spoonful and I close my eyes, sink into the sofa and emit that audible "Mmmmm." My heart races (in a good way) and love is in the air. You know the feeling. Yes, …

Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for people to share their love and affection and of course, sweet treats. Chocolate reigns supreme on this day devoted to sweethearts. While a heart-shaped box of chocolate certainly makes for a delicious gift, those looking to increase the wow factor can pu…

Serves: 8

These sweet treats make perfect individual portions for all of your Valentines.

One of my daughter’s favorite dishes from Tellini’s Pasta Market is their Italian casserole. Begin with a cheesy baked rigatoni, which is heaven on a plate as is, but top it with a zesty marinara sauce. It’s the best of both worlds when you can’t decide whether you’re craving an Alfredo or m…

I was on the hunt for the winter pebbles, an assortment of turnips, potatoes, carrots, beets, parsnips and winter radishes that some enterprising farmers at my local market sell as a mix. They look like a basket of gleaming jewels. They remind me of Fruity Pebbles, the breakfast of Flintstones.

Taco Bell knows you're upset about losing potatoes. It's sorry it hurt you. And it's bringing them back.

Anyone else going through a lot more eggs these days?

Now that chilly weather has certainly set in, you may be spending more time at home hunkering down and hibernating, cooking and reading more. I know I have been. Here are some cookbooks and food-related books released in 2020 I've enjoyed. Find them at your local bookseller and ask them to o…

Serves: 12

Chicken soup won't cure COVID-19, but it might ease your sniffles.

Dairy is enjoyed in its many forms for the creamy, rich texture it can provide to various dishes. This Latin/Creole-inspired dish makes use of dairy’s tangy, decadent side by employing a silky cream sauce that tops the meal as well as a sprinkling of queso fresco that adds a little extra appeal.

Serves: 4

The fried chicken sandwich wars sparked by Popeyes in 2019 are still clucking along two years later -- and they're heating up again.

These sweet treats make perfect individual portions for all of your Valentines.

Colonel Sanders is entering 2021 ready to rumble in the seemingly never-ending chicken sandwich wars.

For the past few years, I have been spending the month of January cooped up - intentionally and unironically - so I can cook every breakfast, lunch and dinner as a way to kick off the new year rehoning my kitchen skills.

Shake Shack is kicking off 2021 by introducing a new contender to the fast food industry's already-crowded chicken sandwich wars.

Individuals who adhere to grain-free, dairy-free or nut-free diets due to health issues or other preferences may find themselves periodically craving foods that are off-limits. While people might not be able to enjoy forbidden foods in their original incarnations, an alteration here or there…

McDonald's is launching new sandwiches next month in an effort to win fast food's chicken war.

The start of the new year often begins with resolutions made to fix bad habits and/or adopt new, healthier ones. Resolutions designed around healthy eating are popular.

Chipotle is adding cauliflower rice to its menu as customers' tastes shift toward healthier options.

Pizza Hut is doubling down on one of its classic innovations as the pandemic-era pizza wars rage.

The first day of the new year is a good time for tradition. In my family, for my Dad, that tradition dictated sauerkraut. But for my Mom, who grew up in the South, New Year’s Day is the time for black-eyed peas. Whether one is starting a new tradition or continuing an old, these recipes will provide delicious food to start the year. Happy New Year!

Sweet potatoes are a beloved side dish come the holiday season, as they make for the perfect complement to turkey and roasts.

The long nights of January always lead my imagination down a well-worn path to the garden. As I flip and click through the pages of each year’s new lineup of seed catalogs, the images and descriptions of full-grown plants take my mind to an earthy paradise that is waiting in the near future …

This is one of the easiest roasted chicken recipes you’ll find. The chicken cooks faster and more evenly by removing the chicken’s backbone, and flattening it by a process called spatchcocking.

Not everybody's grandma made pizza, but if you have spent any time on Long Island, you might have heard of grandma pie.

It's been a long time since I've been out on New Year's Eve, so I'm not going to miss not being able to attend a big party to toast the new year at midnight. Heck, where I am, we're not even permitted to be out after 8 p.m. or buy booze after 6 p.m. I suspect many of you will be staying home…

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations stand to look a little different this year. Even though guest lists may be smaller and parties much more intimate, hosts can increase the “wow factor” in other ways — namely with the food.

Serves: 2 to 4

This is a fun dish for all the pepper lovers out there. I used a variety: jalapeños, bell peppers, Anaheims and poblanos. You can use a mixture as I did, or choose your favorite. The addition of the eggs will give an almost soufflé-like texture to the casserole.

The dark days around winter solstice make human beings hungry for light. It could be a decorated tree, a menorah in the window, or just some lights on your house. Whatever your creed or culture, you probably have a tradition that casts a glow during the holidays.

After the lazy days of summer, fall often arrives with packed schedules and everyone getting back on track, whether for work or school. Busy families may not have much time to spend in the kitchen these days, but they don’t need to devote hours to cooking. Even quick meals can serve up signi…

Health experts recommend taking festivities outdoors this holiday season, which means your grill may take center stage.

When my oldest son was little, I spent the first few holiday seasons adjusting to this new stage of adulthood. It's one thing to experience Thanksgiving and Christmas as a daughter, usually traveling home to be with my parents and sister to celebrate the holidays as we'd always done together…

During the height of winter, people increasingly retreat indoors and look for something to within the warm confines of home. Plenty of activities can fit the bill, but some provide the rewarding prospect of a freshly made meal or dessert.

Serves: 4 to 6

These delicate, super chocolaty soufflés are sure crowd-pleasers. Use the best quality chocolate you can afford. It definitely makes a difference.

Papa John's is putting stuffed crust pizza on its menu next week, the latest salvo in the pandemic-era pizza wars.

A group of newly acquainted food writers wandered up the cobbled roads of a Roman hill, presumably toward a Michelin-starred restaurant, in April 2016. Our loose parade extended half a block, whatever that means in Rome. Atop the hill was an architecture firm, in the penthouse of which await…

Edd Kimber won the first season of "The Great British Baking Show" in 2010 with buns, cookies, pastries, ladyfingers and a lemon souffle, but he knows not every home baker wants to spend 2 1/2 hours making a petit fours worthy of a handshake from Paul Hollywood.

In the year of the coronavirus, a traditional cookie swap might not be safe, but that doesn't mean we have to cancel holiday baking.

The holiday season is an opportunity to indulge. Each person has his or her own ideas on how to treat themselves or a loved one especially well this time of year. Some may see the perks in spending a little more on elaborate gifts, while others may decide to step up their holiday menus.