Scallops are low in calories, fat, carbohydrates and cholesterol — so it’s a nutritional crime when they are breaded and deep-fried or drowned in a fat-laden casserole.

The Capital District Farmers Market in Menands is hosting its third-annual Corn Festival, a celebration of one of July’s most beloved crops.

Choucroute garni is a specialty dish that traces its roots to the Alsace-Lorraine region on the French-German border.

Sheldon Farms in Salem is hosting two meals on Sunday, July 27, to benefit the Saratoga-area Slow Food chapter, part of the national movement that urges people to take food seriously, turn meals into an event and use the best products available (preferably local or artisanal).

Marinades are commonly used with seafood because they enrich the flesh, helping to retain its moisture during cooking over the intense heat of a charcoal fire, or during frying or baking. At the same time, marinades add lots of flavor.

The Saratoga Race Course’s annual open house, scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday (7/20) at the track in Saratoga Springs, will raise funds and collect food to benefit local charities. This is the 28th annual open house and the track’s 140th season.

The cooks in the Breyers Ice Cream Creative Kitchens have come up with ideas to turn good old vanilla ice cream into a smashing sundae.

What’s the most popular ice cream in the United States? If you guessed vanilla, you are correct.

Bright-red, thin-skinned sour cherries are coming into the market right now.

The fragrant, juicy peach epitomizes the refreshing flavor of summer.