Q: This year we have an overabundance of green beans from our garden. If we eat them with rice, will they make a complete protein like other beans do? A: Green beans aren’t really “beans,” at least ...

If you're on a low-carb diet, it may be hard to get enough fruits and veggies. Here are 20 low-carb vegetables to ensure you're reaching your 5 a day.

Fiber is great for your health, so why not eat more of it? One simple bean can jam-pack your daily diet with fiber, and it tastes great, too.

This is longtime Chronicle food editor Ann Criswell’s famous standard, using fresh mushrooms, instead of canned and substituting low-sodium soups. Top with french-fried onion rings if you like. Bring ...