Three-bean salad has been a summer staple in the United States since around the 1950s, when grilling first became an American pastime. All those grilled meats required something fresh and tangy to ...

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?

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dense bean salads are a hearty dish that contains beans tossed with other delicious ingredients like veggies, meats and cheeses. These recipes are perfect for prepping in a large batch and letting the ...

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 ...

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 ...

This simple salad only takes minutes to prepare and delivers a bright tangy side dish to the table. 1 (15-ounce can) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 (15-ounce can) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained ...