Classic risotto is made with starchy medium-grain Italian rice, such as Arborio or carnaroli. But the cooks at Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street have given pearl couscous the risotto treatment. They use the classic Italian method to give the tiny pasta a rich, creamy consistency. The ...

I am Lovina’s “English” friend Ruth, and since Lovina is busy with wedding preparations this week and recovering next week, I am filling in for her for the next two columns. This past Saturday, the tables and benches were set up in the shed for next Friday’s wedding meals. Then the ...

Nigerian fried rice, seasoned with curry powder, dried thyme and a handful of aromatics, inspired this weeknight-easy meal-in-a-skillet. Beef liver and an assortment of vegetables are classic ingredients, but in this recipe we opted for chicken thighs and fresh green beans. Seeded, ...

You’re too busy to exercise, right? Your job consumes all your time. You’re strapped by professional and family demands. As you get more and more responsibility, your free time shrinks. Well, these blockers don’t have to be an excuse. Making time simply calls for creativity and a ...

Q. I’ve been on Ozempic for several months now. My blood sugar in the morning is around 103, down from about 180 before. I’ve lost 30 pounds. The weight off my knees has been great. Initially, I had constipation, and I was very tired. I lost my appetite and ate a third of what I used to ...

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