This summer, I decided to start a small vegetable and flower garden in my backyard. I planted tomatoes, peppers, herbs and fennel, most of which, despite a summer of almost no rain, grew into healthy ...

The NBC4 and Telemundo44 Health and Fitness Expo is coming to the Washington Convention Center on March 10 and 11. You can watch cooking demonstrations at the Expo's Cooking 4 You stage. Here's a ...

In the grocery store, amaranth is sold as whole seeds or flour. Whole seeds tend to have a longer shelf-life, so keep that in mind when shopping. Be sure to check the expiration date, as well as the ...

Chances are you're no stranger to quinoa-after all, the "super-grain" makes frequent appearances on restaurant menus and healthy Instagram foodie's feeds. But what about its cousin amaranth? (I know, ...

Amaranth is rich in antioxidants and minerals that can promote bone and brain health, making it a great alternative to quinoa. Plus, 7 amaranth recipes to try. By now, quinoa is pretty much a staple ...

New cookbooks flood the market every week. This feature will help you make sense of what’s new and what’s worth trying out. Email your questions and ideas to [email protected] I love the variety ...

This is part of a continuing series on the health benefits of grains you might not have heard of or tried. What It Is: “Technically, amaranth is not a true grain. It is often called a ‘pseudo-grain’ ...

A few more pointers from Ghillie James: “Cooking times for grains vary depending on the brand and … age of the grains.” Make sure grains are not stale. Cooking times can vary from 10 minutes ...