This easy, Thai-inspired chicken stir-fry makes good use of two favorite summer farmers market finds, basil and chili peppers. (Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS) My kitchen garden is often a ...

Place the green beans in a shallow microwave-safe bowl: Arrange the beans in a single layer in a bowl or shallow plate. It’s best if they still have a bit of water clinging to them, since this will ...

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat; add a generous pinch of salt, then add the green beans; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until al dente yet still quite crisp. Drain in a colander. In a ...

Grace Young has literally written the book on wok cooking. (Make that two; her second, Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge, won a James Beard Award.) Known in certain circles as the "Wok Therapist," Young ...

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. 2. In a large non-stick wok or skillet, warm 1 teaspoon of the vegetable oil over high heat. 3. Add the chicken and stir-fry until firm and ...

Growing up, July wasn’t just a time for fireworks and backyard celebrations; it was also the time when my family members would start harvesting their gardens. My great-grandparents on both sides of ...

My kitchen garden is often a hit or miss proposition, depending on how hungry the fat (and happy) groundhog who lives under my shed is on any given day or week. But I almost always can count on ...

This easy, Thai-inspired chicken stir-fry makes good use of two favorite summer farmers market finds -- basil and chili peppers. My kitchen garden is often a hit or miss proposition, depending on how ...

Is there a more popular vegetable than green beans? This humble vegetable is loved by kids and adults alike and is easy to prepare. They can be roasted, steamed, or sautéed and served as a delightful ...

My kitchen garden is often a hit-or-miss proposition, depending on how hungry the fat (and happy) groundhog who lives under my shed is on any given day or week. But I almost always can count on ...