White bowl of vibrant salad between other plates of food being eaten. - Dreamer Company/Getty Images Making a salad isn't just tossing some greens into a bowl -- done right, it's more like assembling ...

We eat first with our eyes. When strawberries are perfectly red, they seem to taste sweeter. When chicken is painted blue, it's disturbing. The ancient Romans understood that, and certainly today's ...

In the mood for a summer pasta but not a fan of the mayo-laden macaroni salad? Amanda Haas has an elegant solution: Her book Homemade Simple: Effortless Dishes for a Busy Life includes an Italian orzo ...

Did you make a New Year's resolution to lose weight this year? If so, the key to success may not be just what's on your plate, but also the plate itself. Studies show that once food is on our plate, ...