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This luscious candy is not only easy to make, it's also good for you.

Roasting mellows the licorice-like flavors of fennel, which becomes the centerpiece of this winter salad.

This healthful take on the traditional dish uses short-grain brown rice, whose starch adds the requisite creaminess.

As the recipe's author says, the challenge here is to find a salt that will land on the surface of your drink without sinking or dissolving.

The flavors of the classic holiday dessert are echoed here in goat cheese and cooked wheat berries -- with less sugar.

A good-quality hot dog deserves a starring spot at lunch or dinner every now and then; this mix of toppings calls to mind tropical flavors.

The twofer aspect of this chef's take on a healthful classic -- a batch of oven-roasted, garlicky tomatoes is made first -- is just one reason why we like this breakfast-for-dinner recipe.

Here, the sprouts are separated into leaves, crisped in the pan with garlic and tossed with just enough mustard and butter to make them taste rich.

Of course you won't use your finest estate-bottled extra-virgin to fry fish, but plenty of good-quality extra-virgins are suitable.

Like most Tuscan dishes, this roast is minimally seasoned, so using top-quality meat is of paramount importance.