Getting lettuce from my garden is like nothing else: fresh, crisp, and delicious! Do you know how to grow lettuce? It’s really easy, and with a bit of planning, you can grow lettuce year-round.! I ...

Sandwiches are classic, but if you want to skip the bread, leafy greens make a great handheld meal. You just have to be careful which kind you choose.

Make the other items: 1. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce leaves. 2. Wash and peel the carrots then shred. 3. Cook the rice noodles per package directions. 4. Wash the Cilantro 5. Slice the Pepper ...

Pile your tortilla chips on a sheet pan and top them with the diced chicken. Add Italian cheese blend, some green onion, salt ...

Add crispy, crumbled bacon and a diced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce for a smoky, spicy upgrade. For a tropical, sweet-and-savory twist, mix in diced mango, pineapple and a splash of fresh orange ...

But instead of iceberg, you're using romaine hearts; they typically come three to a package. Use the whole lettuce heart and quarter it lengthwise, so you get long, thin, elegant leaves on the plate.

One decidedly non-traditional serving suggestion: leave the romaine leaves whole so you can eat the salad with your hands ...

This swap lowers carbs and boosts nutrients. You can play around with the veggies you use to encase your meals. The cuplike shape of romaine lettuce makes it a good choice for sandwiches.

Food Editor Daniel Hernandez makes the case for subtracting tomatoes and onions from guacamole recipes. L.A. Times readers ...

Winter blues got you down? I have just the fix: seven dinners that are as easy to prepare as they are to devour. If the fresh produce and comforting proteins aren’t enough to convince you, note that a ...