Home and Garden | Before renovating your kitchen, ask: What would Julia Child do? By The Washington Post October 12, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. You don’t need walls of French cookware to borrow a page from the legendary chef’s...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Maggie Smith’s influence rippled to the cocktail hour By The New York Times News Service Syndicate October 9, 2024 at 5:45 a.m. In 2011, a New York bartender paid tribute to the actor with a sly tweak...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Sauce this skirt steak with a tangy arugula chimichurri By The Washington Post October 9, 2024 at 5:31 a.m. Peppery arugula leaves blend with parsley, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil for a take...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | 5 tips for family dinners on hectic weeknights By The Washington Post October 9, 2024 at 5:16 a.m. Appreciate sandwiches, shop smartly and more advice from Caroline Chambers of 'What to Cook When...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Fall means a return to routines and nightly dinner stress, but this food author is here to help By Apress October 9, 2024 at 5:01 a.m. Her new cookbook, "What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking," is based on...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | There’s an eggplant for that By The New York Times News Service Syndicate October 2, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. Eggplant croquettes, Bolognese, adobo and pretty much everything you could want for aubergine season.
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Stephen and Evie Colbert offer a cookbook that's also a window on their lives By The Associated Press October 2, 2024 at 5:16 a.m. "Does This Taste Funny?: Recipes Our Family Loves" reflects humor and affection, and a swath...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Pomegranate seeds add flair and tradition to a Rosh Hashana salad By The Associated Press October 2, 2024 at 5:15 a.m. Use pomegranate seeds to provide a little flair and color to the holiday dinner
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Baked apples with nuts and honey are a simple pleasure worth savoring By The Washington Post October 2, 2024 at 5:10 a.m. Fruit is topped with a honey-sweetened nut-sesame mixture and drizzled with a tahini sauce for...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | In praise of the chicken braise By The New York Times News Service Syndicate October 2, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Stovetop preparation with greens and olives yields savory, tangy meal
Restaurants, Food and Drink | These women in a new world are cooking toward a meaningful future By Caron Golden September 25, 2024 at 6:01 a.m. San Diego nonprofit MAKE Projects 12-week program teaches refugee and immigrant women to develop work,...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Taco pizza and the search for the stories behind American Latino food By The Washington Post September 25, 2024 at 5:30 a.m. Taco pizza and the search for the stories behind American Latino food
Restaurants, Food and Drink | KitchenAid’s gorgeous new mixer raises a buzz — and puzzlement By The Washington Post September 25, 2024 at 5:01 a.m. The model features an eye-catching wooden bowl. But can you whip egg whites in it?
Restaurants, Food and Drink | From superyachts to campsites, ‘Adventure Chef’ has cooked through it all. Here are his tips for adapting. By Nicole Sours Larson September 18, 2024 at 6:13 a.m. Reality TV figure draws a creativity-first cooking philosophy from his freewheeling career
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Tacos de canasta are portable, adaptable and ready to party By The Washington Post September 18, 2024 at 5:31 a.m. by Anna Luisa Rodriguez The Washington Post As soon as I booked my flights for...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Peach and granola parfait is breakfast and dessert By Tribune News Service September 18, 2024 at 5:15 a.m. Layering the individual glasses or bowls with fresh whipped cream — gently spiced with cinnamon,...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | All hail farro, queen of the make-ahead salad By The New York Times News Service Syndicate September 18, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. This colorful grain salad is laced with juicy stone fruit and milky burrata cheese.
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Late-summer meals are ripe for simple joys By The New York Times News Service Syndicate September 11, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. A simple, savory tomato carpaccio begins this menu, followed by tender fish and a crisp...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Granola with puffed rice is kid-friendly and irresistible By Washington Post September 11, 2024 at 5:15 a.m. Take granola to a crunchy new level when you swap puffed rice, or crisped rice...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | An easy vegetarian dinner that starts with corn By The New York Times News Service Syndicate September 11, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Seared on a sheet pan with crisp pillows of tofu and green chiles, corn kernels...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | 5 fresh takes on late-summer recipe classics By The New York Times News Service Syndicate September 4, 2024 at 6:37 a.m. Packed with sun-sweet fruits and vegetables, these easy dishes are perfect for any gathering
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Tiramisu is a ubiquitous dessert. We have this Italian chef to thank. By Washington Post September 4, 2024 at 5:30 a.m. Roberto Linguanotto, who died in late July, is credited with creating the popular coffee-flavored dessert...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | In Amalfi, pesto is made with strips of fragrant lemon zest By Apress September 4, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. By Christopher Kimball For The Associated Press In Amalfi, Italy, cooks making pesto forgo the...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Cava-inspired salad bowl boasts spicy feta and a date vinaigrette By The Washington Post August 28, 2024 at 6:49 a.m. An homage to the fast-casual chain also includes roasted pita wedges and spiced chickpeas
Restaurants, Food and Drink | South Carolina farmer cultivates culture, history — and feeds a rice revival By Washington Post August 28, 2024 at 7:37 a.m. Expert grower Rollen Chalmers comes full circle with his own heritage line, beloved by chefs,...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Five tomato dishes ready for the busy weeknight table By The New York Times News Service Syndicate August 28, 2024 at 8:09 a.m. From gingery meatballs to a light pasta, dinners tap the tastes of summer freshness
Restaurants, Food and Drink | TikTok’s ‘Cucumber Guy’ wants to help you slice safely By The Washington Post August 28, 2024 at 8:05 a.m. Influencer Logan Moffitt offers tips for using a mandoline safely and avoiding injuries while making...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Such a peach: 3 recipes that embrace the sweet, juicy joys of stone fruit season By Caron Golden August 22, 2024 at 9:31 p.m. San Diego pastry chef Adrian Mendoza of The University Club shares tips on ways to...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | These fragrant shrimp dumplings tell a family’s story By The New York Times News Service Syndicate August 24, 2024 at 10:27 a.m. Pre-war recipe often used for celebrations recalls memories of 'what Afghanistan used to be'
Restaurants, Food and Drink | For cool cocktails on demand, turn to your freezer By Washington Post August 21, 2024 at 5:15 a.m. Batched and stored in bottles or jars, freezer-door cocktails are a summertime treat you can...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | The one thing watermelon experts do to pick sweet ones By The New York Times News Service Syndicate August 21, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. It’s not a myth: You really do need to slap them and listen carefully.
Restaurants, Food and Drink | A vegetable lover’s guide to the grill By The New York Times News Service Syndicate August 14, 2024 at 6:01 a.m. These five easy recipes and tips turn savory charred vegetables into fresh, filling main dishes
Restaurants, Food and Drink | What does it mean to slice steak against the grain? By The New York Times News Service Syndicate August 14, 2024 at 5:46 a.m. It’s arguably the most important part of enjoying steak, but it can be hard to...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Saute gnocchi to transform them into crispy, pillowy bites of fun By Washington Post August 14, 2024 at 5:31 a.m. Stir crisped store-bought gnocchi into a delightful eggplant and tomato sauce for a summery weeknight...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | We taste-tested 9 fake bacons. Here’s how they compare to the real thing. By Washington Post August 14, 2024 at 5:16 a.m. A pork-free version of bacon could change the game, unlocking methods to make all plant-based...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Branching out with blends of Middle Eastern herbs and spices By Caron Golden August 7, 2024 at 3:39 p.m. Back in 2006, I read a blog post by David Lebovitz touting an Italian herb...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Halloumi-nectarine skewers bring bursts of flavor with each bite By Washington Post August 7, 2024 at 5:45 a.m. Serve shareable dish with an herby chimichurri for a sweet taste of summer
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Refrigerating produce in jars looks great, but it can breed bacteria By Washington Post August 7, 2024 at 5:30 a.m. The organizational trend seen across social media harbors a hidden problem: Fresh produce has various...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Turn summer produce into a showstopper with a ratatouille galette By Washington Post August 7, 2024 at 5:01 a.m. Thin slices of tomato, zucchini, red onion and eggplant are shingled atop Dijon and herbed...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | How a cake became a national obsession By The New York Times News Service Syndicate July 31, 2024 at 6:30 a.m. For many Jamaicans, lychee cake is the taste of celebration. Its origin tells the history...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Broiled pork tenderloin tenderized with fresh pineapple makes tacos al pastor a weeknight affair By Apress July 31, 2024 at 5:16 a.m. Broiled pork tenderloin — tenderized with the fresh tropical fruit — streamlines the prep
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Smashed potato salad is TikTok’s crispy take on a summer classic By Washington Post July 31, 2024 at 5:15 a.m. Crispy smashed potatoes and a creamy tzatziki dressing are a winning combination in this playful...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Make this lemony chicken salad sandwich your no-cook meal of the summer By Washington Post July 31, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. This chicken salad is creamy, crunchy, herby and bright — and ideal anytime you want...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Savory pie maximizes the best part of spanakopita By The New York Times July 24, 2024 at 6:01 a.m. Striftopites get their extra-satisfying bite from a high phyllo-to-filling ratio.
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Dreaming of tropical breezes? Take a dip in this deep blue punch. By Washington Post July 24, 2024 at 5:30 a.m. A stunning blue drink with fruity flavors and Hpnotiq liqueur is the next best thing...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Flavored butters are your grilling secret weapon By Meredith Deeds Star Tribune July 24, 2024 at 5:01 a.m. Here are a few of my favorite compound butters that you can have on hand...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | This is the best easy use for canned tuna By The New York Times News Service Syndicate July 24, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Adding zucchini, tuna and loads of fresh herbs makes this dish light, bright and weeknight...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Make grilled chicken with a vinaigrette marinade your new summer go-to By Washington Post July 17, 2024 at 6:01 a.m. Use part of a batch of vinaigrette to marinate chicken thighs and the rest to...
Things to do | It’s too darn hot. Only ice cream floats make it bearable. By Washington Post July 17, 2024 at 5:45 a.m. An ice cream float is an ideal cooling dessert that’s impossible to mess up.
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Want a cake to impress? Make this Vietnamese classic. By The New York Times News Service Syndicate July 17, 2024 at 5:16 a.m. Want a Cake to Impress? Make This Vietnamese Classic.
Restaurants, Food and Drink | How do I measure sticky ingredients? By Washington Post July 17, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Measuring sticky ingredients like honey or syrup can be challenging because some of it is...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Don’t peel your tomatoes, plus more tips for getting the best flavor By Washington Post July 17, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Here’s how to make sure you maximize the peak summer produce.
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Feasting on the flavors of local fresh seafood By Caron Golden July 30, 2024 at 3:26 p.m. Venturing beyond the usual fresh seafood choices for what's good right now pays off with...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | How to poach chicken breasts for moist, flavorful meat By Washington Post July 10, 2024 at 5:31 a.m. This gentle cooking technique is useful when cooking delicate proteins, such as white-meat chicken.
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Lasagna replaces pasta with low-calorie zucchini By Tribune News Service July 10, 2024 at 5:20 a.m. Veggie-forward meal coats planks in panko and Parmesan, adds simple meat sauce and other cheeses
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Leftover rice gets a new life in Nigerian-inspired curried skillet meal By The Associated Press July 10, 2024 at 5:16 a.m. A fried rice dish from the Milk Street kitchen sautees chicken, scallions, green beans and...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Dig into dip for dinner with this spanakopita-inspired dish By Washington Post July 10, 2024 at 5:01 a.m. Spanakopita Dip has all the flavors of the traditional Greek phyllo pie filling — spinach,...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Easy summer recipes for right now By The New York Times News Service Syndicate July 3, 2024 at 6:01 a.m. Easy, adaptable recipes for summer can be on the table in 30 minutes or less:...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Cook like a championship pitmaster with recipe for smoky chicken wings By Apress July 3, 2024 at 5:30 a.m. Smoky Al Pastor Wings recipe has chicken marinate in a sweet and spicy pineapple adobo...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Crispy Buffalo chicken bites pile on flavor in crunchy salad By Washington Post July 3, 2024 at 5:16 a.m. Fried chicken bites tossed in Buffalo sauce are the star of this bar snack-inspired salad.
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Yes, you need to wash fresh mushrooms. Here’s how. By Washington Post July 3, 2024 at 5:06 a.m. Whether they are cultivated or foraged, fresh mushrooms should be washed, says cooking expert Sara...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | A stuffed pepper recipe that goes hard on spiced chickpeas By The New York Times News Service Syndicate July 3, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. A stuffed pepper recipe that goes hard on spiced chickpeas, swapping out the customary rice...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | This cherry gazpacho is my new favorite summer dish By Washington Post July 3, 2024 at 5:01 a.m. Deep-red sweet cherries lend their color and delectable flavor to this simple gazpacho, inspired by...
Recipes: Here’s a grill-centric menu for your Fourth of July feast By Cathy Thomas July 1, 2024 at 4:17 p.m. This Independence Day, serve your guests Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Potatoes, a Summer Tomato Salad...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Cooking for one can be easy, fun and delicious By The New York Times June 26, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. Single-serving meals can feel more daunting than cooking for a crew. These simple recipes can...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | How to grocery shop for one without wasting food and money By Washington Post June 26, 2024 at 5:31 a.m. Are you really going to eat that? Be selective and realistic when purchasing ingredients, and...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Ground turkey and peas with a topping of creamy mashed potatoes makes for a festive meal year round. By Washington Post June 26, 2024 at 5:15 a.m. Ground turkey and peas with a topping of creamy mashed potatoes makes for a festive...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Punch up the crunch with Southwest salad By The New York Times News Service Syndicate June 26, 2024 at 5:01 a.m. Chopped Salad With Jalapeño-Ranch Dressing a punchy, crunchy, colorful meal
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Pasta Nada: The culinary art of making something from nothing By The New York Times News Service Syndicate June 26, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Pantry staples can create sublime meals from just a few ingredients, such as Sage and...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | 5 festive recipes for a Juneteenth feast By San Diego Union-Tribune June 19, 2024 at 9:50 a.m. Light, bright, fresh and joyous, the menu for a Juneteenth feast feels like a celebration,...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | A go-to pizza recipe for busy nights By The New York Times News Service Syndicate June 19, 2024 at 9:51 a.m. Melissa Clark's Go-To Pizza Recipe for Busy Nights
Restaurants, Food and Drink | The best berry cakes start with these two reminders By The New York Times News Service Syndicate June 19, 2024 at 5:34 a.m. Some berries are better suited to certain desserts. Here’s how to make sure your seasonal...
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Recipe: Is it a blueberry cake or a cobbler? Either way, it’s delicious By Cathy Thomas June 18, 2024 at 6:23 a.m. This treat is easy to make with just a few ingredients and it's scrumptious with...
Things to do | Roast Italian sausages over potatoes and peppers for a flavorful one-pan supper By Christopher Kimball June 12, 2024 at 11:06 p.m. Traybakes are a great dinner solution when you can't or won't spend time at the...
Things to do | Learn to make the juiciest steak with this hot restaurant trick By Eric Kim June 12, 2024 at 11:05 p.m. At Twelve, a waterfront restaurant in Portland, Maine, the hottest seat in the house is...
Things to do | Grilled fish sandwiches with salsa verde are a delicious mess By Ellie Krieger June 12, 2024 at 11:06 p.m. Many of the most joyful times I have spent with my dad have been by...
Things to do | Garden’s reward: Spring into summer with transitional produce By Caron Golden June 5, 2024 at 1:01 p.m. June is the apex of the spring harvest, hurtling us straight into the bonanza of...
Things to do | Cooking, Havana style By Caron Golden June 12, 2024 at 11:06 p.m. For Sandra Cardet, Cuban cooking is pretty much all about the sofrito.Cardet, founder and co-owner...
Things to do | Well-timed broiling key to perfect shrimp-zucchini mix By Melissa Clark June 5, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. Some sheet-pan meals are so simple you could almost cook them in your sleep. Throw...
Things to do | The key to beautifully browned mushrooms By Aaron Hutcherson June 5, 2024 at 12:06 p.m. Beautifully browned mushrooms are divine. Often with a texture many describe as meaty, they’re packed...
Things to do | Mom’s spaghetti is a sweet reminder of home By Aaron Hutcherson June 5, 2024 at 12:01 p.m. Spaghetti with meat sauce made frequent appearances during my childhood. Just thinking about it conjures...
Things to do | County Fair ready to ‘Go Retro’ By Pam Kragen May 30, 2024 at 2:56 a.m. This year's San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds will kick off nearly...
Things to do | Chorizo and potato empanadas make a tasty hand-held meal By Gretchen Mckay May 29, 2024 at 1:31 p.m. Spring weather is here, and my bike is already at the ready in the backseat...
Things to do | For a better turkey burger, smash it By Aaron Hutcherson May 29, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. I couldn’t remember the last time I ate, let alone cooked, a turkey burger. I...
Things to do | A chic picnic can transport you to France By David Tanis May 29, 2024 at 1:01 p.m. With fair weather settling in and summer on the horizon, what I want to serve...
Things to do | One-pot vegan stew is thrifty, hearty and flexible By Julia Turshen May 29, 2024 at 12:16 p.m. My friend Jordan Smith is a jack of all trades at Edy’s Grocer in Brooklyn....
Things to do | Spinach pesto pasta is a family-friendly way to eat your greens By Becky Krystal May 29, 2024 at 12:01 p.m. If you’re the kind of parent who has successfully sneaked vegetables into the food you...
Things to do | Jamie Oliver’s lemony arugula pasta is a refreshing 20-minute meal By Joe Yonan June 13, 2024 at 3:07 a.m. Arugula must be the ultimate palate cleanser. With its peppery bite, the green — especially...
Things to do | Discovering deep-dish pizza, with the taste that started it all By Eric Kim May 22, 2024 at 1:01 p.m. CHICAGO — In 1978, a few months after Marc Malnati got out of college, his father, Lou,...
Things to do | No matter how you make it, chicken teriyaki is savory, sweet and sublime By Aaron Hutcherson May 22, 2024 at 12:31 p.m. What is teriyaki? It depends on whom you ask. First, I asked chef Shota Nakajima...
Things to do | How to make the most of fresh ginger in cooking By Becky Krystal May 22, 2024 at 12:01 p.m. Fresh ginger is small and humble, but what it lacks in appearance and grandeur, it...
Things to do | French toast gets two sweet upgrades By Melissa Clark May 22, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. Humans have been rehabilitating rock-hard, stale loaves into edible food since bread was invented. But...
Things to do | Culinary traditions to savor during AAPI Heritage Month By Caron Golden May 15, 2024 at 1:01 p.m. This May marks 34 years since President George H.W. Bush proclaimed the first Asian/Pacific American...
Things to do | The secret ingredient your Rice Krispies treats are missing By Eric Kim May 15, 2024 at 12:31 p.m. In the early 2000s, when Tomoko Yagi and her husband went to the movies in...
Things to do | Napa cabbage gives this wedge salad extra crunch By Julia Turshen May 15, 2024 at 12:16 p.m. My spouse, Grace, used to drive to Hudson, N.Y., a full hour from our house,...
Things to do | These are the cookies that help me ask for forgiveness By San Diego Union-Tribune May 15, 2024 at 12:01 p.m. Last week, frozen cookie dough saved me from myself. It all started when the new...
Things to do | 3 festive main dishes for Mom – or any spring party By San Diego Union-Tribune May 8, 2024 at 1:01 p.m. After the quiet winter months, spring heralds the return of longer days and gathering over...
Things to do | First-ever Salvadoran cookbook from a major publisher finally arrives By Cindy Carcamo May 8, 2024 at 12:31 p.m. LOS ANGELES — Food never happened in a vacuum for Karla Tatiana Vasquez. Stories always...
Things to do | Want to throw a Gilded Age dinner party? Here’s the book for you By San Diego Union-Tribune May 8, 2024 at 12:01 p.m. Picture the fanciest party imaginable. We're talking Vanity Fair Oscar Party meets Met Gala, with...
Things to do | Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes are a bright and textured delight By Ellie Krieger May 8, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. Pancakes are often considered a spurge that veers away from healthy breakfast goals — a...