The Seattle Times

Basil- and oregano-spiked bread crumbs add flair, but no fat, to already-rich macaroni and cheese in this quick and easy update of a classic comfort food. MACARONI WITH CHEESE AND...

In the war of words over unsolicited commercial e-mail, better known as spam, an Oregon man has won a victory over the State of Washington. The victory came when King...

Chicken soup gets a Mexican makeover with the addition of chipotle chilies and cilantro. This low-fat recipe comes from "Steven Raichlen's High-Flavor, Low-Fat Mexican Cooking." CHICKEN-GARBANZO BEAN SOUP WITH SMOKY...

The following recipe brings the zesty flavors of lemon and fresh basil to ready-made focaccia bread. For best results, use juice from freshly squeezed lemons. LEMON-BASIL FOCACCIA Preparation time: 15...

Chicken soup gets a Mexican makeover with the addition of chipotle chilies and cilantro. This low-fat recipe comes from "Steven Raichlen's High-Flavor, Low-Fat Mexican Cooking." CHICKEN-GARBANZO BEAN SOUP WITH SMOKY...

Baked potatoes get a healthy dose of flavor from avocado, Romano cheese and lime juice in this quick, low-fat recipe, adapted from "Healthy Cooking" by Rosemary Stanton. AVOCADO-STUFFED POTATOES Preparation...

Like it or not, technology has transformed the letter "e" into a prefix for things electronic. But, with PCs still considered difficult to use, a growing number of new devices...

A federal grand jury in Seattle has expanded its charges against Ahmed Ressam and indicted another Algerian man for involvement in what prosecutors describe as a yearlong terrorism conspiracy. The...

Pears and frisee are tossed with a honey-Dijon dressing in this recipe from "99% Fat-Free Italian Cooking," by Barry Bluestein and Kevin Morrissey. ROASTED PEAR AND FRISEE SALAD Preparation time:...

Microsoft pledged broad support last week for Apple Computer's forthcoming OS X Macintosh operating system--a move observers say has as many political as technological ramifications for the two companies. The...