THE SPICE OF LIFE: The two basic categories of garlic are hardneck and softneck, and there are numerous varieties running the flavor gamut from mild to spicy-hot. “Garlic can be hot or spicy,” says ...

Cheap, easy and good. It’s the ultimate goal of any weeknight meal. Which is why a one-pot dinner of roasted chicken and veggies is an obvious winner. Whole chickens are nearly always less expensive ...

Root vegetables are the edible parts of plants that grow underground. Some common examples include carrots, sweet potatoes, and bulbs, like onions and garlic. Root vegetables are highly nutritious, ...

Now that we are moving into the cooler weather of October, it’s time to start seriously thinking about your fall vegetable garden. If you don't keep your vegetable garden productive through the winter ...

Garlicky roasted root vegetables in a simmering tomato sauce with kale and crispy grilled baguette. Yes please! This hearty stew is overflowing with comforting seasonal veggie goodness and the perfect ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Q. Will the garlic I plant ...

Golden and crispy, lotus root fritters with garlic sauce offer a satisfying crunch with a mild, nutty flavor. Coated in a light tempura batter and fried to perfection, these delicate lotus root slices ...

Today’s column answers questions from Lubbock A-J reader R.R. of Lubbock wanting information on when to plant garlic, some planting techniques and varieties for our area. R.R.’s questions are timely ...

Fred Thaxton rarely ate garlic growing up. Then, he married a woman of Italian ancestry, “and my wife’s putting garlic on the eggs in the morning,” he said with a wry smile. Thaxton became a convert.