Why your salad needs a pinch of this bitter herb—arugula adds flavor depth, boosts digestion, and transforms boring greens.

The bitter herbs used in the concoctions often have their own medicinal uses; gentian, for example, is often tried as an ...

As families across the world prepare for Passover—mixing apples and cinnamon with horseradish and bitter herbs—we return once again to the ritual of remembrance. We dip, we recline ...

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It’s bitterness. Specifically, the strategic use of arugula, that peppery, slightly bitter green that delivers a flavor punch far beyond its delicate appearance. While many home cooks shy away ...