With its gnarled body, fibrous, greenish-pink shoots and coarse, reddish-brown skin, galangal ranks high on my list of peculiar-looking ingredients.

Among the fish we consumed, sardines still top my list of favorite heart-healthy foods. Available in fresh and canned forms, these oily fish are chock-full of flavor and omega-3 fatty acids.

Anyone wondering how to keep protein in their breakfasts without the use of eggs or meat, try these global dishes.

You should consider buying, borrowing or renting the following items if you like to host friends and family at your home.