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Q: What is the prudent diet?

Q: The prudent diet is a balanced eating pattern that emphasizes whole, nutrient-rich foods while limiting processed options. It is designed to promote overall health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and support longevity.

This diet focuses on consuming fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, nuts, ...Read more

Each month the California Wine Institute sends out a new recipe that goes well with wine. This one caught my eye for its colorful, elegant presentation and wine recommendation.

It is difficult to pair a wine with most salads because of the acid in the salad dressing. Here, a touch of lemon juice and olive oil lightly dress the ingredients with ...Read more

We celebrate every minute of summer, super-hot days and thunderstorms included. When friends join us, life couldn’t be better.

My favorite summer meal always involves the grill. Especially lamb on the grill. Accompanied by a bevy of fresh herbs, red wine and a crisp salad.

The deep, rich flavor of lamb works well with the golden brownness ...Read more

There are grilled burgers and hot dogs, but no dish speaks to true grilling prowess quite like perfectly grilled chicken breast. Marked by the grill and turned a most ...Read more

It’s hard to beat a no-bake treat — especially when there’s chocolate involved. These no-bake Boston cream pie bars combine three delicious layers of flavor — cookie crust, creamy vanilla custard, and rich chocolate — into one bite. And you only need six ingredients to make them.

The base makes good use of crushed wafer cookies, which...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Despite being a food reporter, I am by no means a master chef. I can handle simple recipe instructions like "stir," "fry," "simmer," "bake" or, maybe, "braise" — which is basically a combination of simmer and bake. I have an irrational fear of anything that requires equipment beyond a pot or pan.

Full of hope, my family once ...Read more

I was craving a light summer salad and decided to elevate a classic caprese by adding sautéed chicken to fresh tomatoes and creamy mozzarella. A handful of fresh basil and a drizzle of light Italian dressing pulled it all together for a quick, refreshing dinner.

It’s a simple, satisfying meal that comes together in just ten minutes—...Read more

Summer heat often makes baking less than desirable, so if you're going to heat up the kitchen to make dessert, you gotta make it worth every bead of sweat that collects on your forehead.

These berry crumb bars are worth it and then some.

Built on a forgiving shortbread-like crust (it's supposed to be crumbly) and topped with gooey seasonal ...Read more

DETROIT -- Nate Peck peered over his shoulder at the oven, where the cheese lining the edges of one of his Detroit-style pizzas was caramelizing into its final, flaky form.

He recalled a recent visitor to his restaurant: a chef from New Zealand, of all places, hoping to expand his menu by learning the craft of Detroit-style pizza. Peck spent ...Read more

Hey, Food Dude: It’s been years since you ran one of these columns pitting your near-encyclopedic knowledge against questions that you generally make up yourself. And I, for one, have missed them as little as everyone else.

So I thought I’d ask you this: What is the best way to get a really crispy skin on chicken? — Jacques Pepin

Dear ...Read more

This flank steak recipe comes together easily on a baking sheet, but if you’re itching to take it outside, fire up the grill instead. Just be sure to use a grill basket for the peppers so you don’t end up chasing them around the grates, or worse, losing them to the fire.

Sweet & Peppery Flank Steak with Shishitos

Serves 4

Active Time: 20 ...Read more

True to their reputation, cucumbers are pretty cool.

The folklore

A favorite in summer gardens, cucumbers are made up of mostly water, which makes them literally “cool”-ing and hydrating in hot temperatures. They’re also “cool” in the popular sense. Cultivated around the world for more than 3,000 years, cucumbers ...Read more