Pitaya’s bright pink exterior can lure consumers’ eyes to a fruit plate or breakfast bowl, perhaps attracting consumers who want to post pictures of pretty dishes on social media.

Chamoy goes just as well as a condiment drizzled over fruits and vegetables as it is bringing complexity and depth to a sweet drink or dessert, particularly the increasingly popular mangonada.

The growing popularity of summer squash is partly the result of its versatility, as it can be used in dishes from soups to grilled sides and even baked goods.

In the Mediterranean, aïoli is typically made in the simplest of ways: garlic emulsified with olive oil and a dash of — no egg, no lemon, no vinegar. But in the United States, there are fewer rules, and often more ingredients...

Bucatini is a simple-looking pasta with a story. The noodle — which could be confused with spaghetti on the outside, but is hollow in the middle — has grown on restaurant menus in recent years as its stock was restored on U.S. shelves after...