Sometimes it's the flavors under our noses -- or buried in the crisper drawer -- that are most worth celebrating.

Take celery. Because it's integral to so many recipes, cooks typically have it on hand.

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There are two kinds of people in the world -- those who can handle fiery food and those who can't.

Refrigerated dough makes creating a vegetable calzone an easier task and eliminates the need to deep-fry the crust.

With a little help, cabbage can make a delicious salad, with enough spicy-sweet character to match up to the sorts of bold flavors that would dwarf a less-bold green.

ERYTHRES, Greece -- Greek food lovers have strong tastes. Olives take getting used to. The traditional coffee, with its heavy Middle Eastern-style muddy sediment, is an acquired taste.