A world of influence

A world of influence

Foods and dishes from Portugal have crossed and re-crossed the world, according to author Cherie Hamilton, who penned a book offering...  more...

Craig Claiborne cooked up a new recipe

Culinary Giant: Craig Claiborne

Classically trained and an excellent writer, Claiborne could explain haute cuisine to readers. But this man was also a champion of regional,...  more...

Moral of a failed morel hunt: Enjoy what's at hand

Gemelli with shrimp

Season's first green garlic rekindled memories of a morel hunt. Wild onion inspires spring-time pasta recipe.  more...

Vegan brownies to bowl over the crowd

Vegan brownies to bowl over the crowd

Bowl over friends and family with a tasty vegan brownie recipe.  more...

Sweet treats for Mom

Little treats for Mom

Let youngsters help create mini sweets for Mother's Day. It's a great way to let kids help in the kitchen, nurture their inner Picasso.  more...

Mix your own sausages without the work or mess

Make sausage without the fuss

If you're a sausage aficionado, you'll want to get your hands on this book. If you don't have an appetite for sausage, this might give you...  more...

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The good stuff

Stuffed burgers

Before you toss the usual burgers on the grill this summer. Before you endure the usual groans from bored burger eaters among family and...

Summer bounty makes a savory stew

Savory ratatouille

The French sure know how to create a tasty dish from the garden. Consider the healthy medley of colorful vegetables, rich olive oil and...

Slow burn

Barbecue brisket

Grilling is high and fast, barbecuing is low and slow, or so the old saw goes about the differences between these two outdoor cooking...

Dueling stews

Good Irish stews

You could argue about Irish stew all day. Folks have been for centuries. Or you could get on with it and make one for St. Patrick's Day. But...

Dinner tonight: Savory trout

Savory trout

In an attempt to ramp up my intake of healthful omega-3 fatty acids, without slurping down gel caps, and craft an appetizing fish dish, I...

Sauce conjures up Mexican trip

Chicken with pepita sauce

Coming home from vacation with memories of some of the glorious food you ate extends the trip long after — at least in your mind.

Bring on the tofu

Fingerling potatoes with tofu

Tofu is the amazing chameleon of high-protein foods. It can add a variety of textures and be prepared several ways: sauteed, steamed,...

Kimchee's new chapter

Kimchee fried rice

Marja Vongerichten's new cookbook and public television travel/culture/cooking series share the same name: "The Kimchi Chronicles." The...

A salad that won't leave you hungry

Grilled bread salad

Perhaps you're someone who finds salads a turnoff. They're "diet food," you say. They're "rabbit food." If eaten as a meal, they leave...

Revisit the chopped salad with new twists

Chopped salads

Chopped salad could well be described as a buttoned-down version of a tossed salad. For while the latter can be something of a leafy anarchy...

Making it better than takeout

Shrimp with green chili

A couple of times a month, we give in to powerful shrimp cravings. Our favorite indulgence: Salt-and-pepper shrimp from a local Chinese...

Recipe: Eggs stuffed with caviar

Recipe: Eggs stuffed with caviar

Cue the Black Eyed Peas' hit "Let's Get It Started" and kickoff your holiday party with this devil of a dish. Eggs stuffed with salmon...

Caraway, aromatic herbs enliven split pea soup

Vegan split pea

Years ago Frau Schmitbauer, owner and chef of the inn where I stayed in Heidelberg, shared this recipe with me. I love that the caraway...

Mushrooms impart earthy flavor to satisfying soup

Barley soup

I love mushrooms for their flavor, texture and meatiness. It's almost odd to say so, but mushrooms do have a texture and deep flavor that...

Crackerjack bites

Cracker bites

The crunch of a cracker is a happy thing, whether it lifts up a gooey blue cheese or floats atop tomato soup or is eaten right out of the...

Endlessly adaptable rugelach

Buttery bites

Call them rugelach or nut horns or cream cheese cookies. Fill them with jam or ground walnuts or chocolate chips. Nix the cream cheese and...

Soup to the rescue

Black bean soup

The smart snow bunny who finds herself floundering on the slopes will pray not to be rescued by a St. Bernard but by the ever-dashing...

Roasted jalapeno, lime hummus

Roasted jalapeno

One jalapeno if you like a little tingle on your tongue. Two if you're feeling feisty. Three jalapenos and you'd better make sure there's...

In your kitchen, in your corner

Buttermilk cake

Maida Heatter appears on the front cover of many of her nine cookbooks, surrounded by sumptuous spreads of cookies, cakes and pies.

Reach for the heights

Pavlova

Egg whites are the workhorse of the kitchen, providing the strength to bind ingredients, the power to puff souffles and the delicacy to...

Spicy edge for Valentine dessert

Chocolate mousse

"Do I really need another way to make chocolate pudding?" I asked myself. I can make a vegan version by whisking cornstarch, a sweetener and...

The perfect plan

Leah Eskin: Dessert soup

My clothes and I are not getting along. I expect them to do their job — look alert, zip and button.

Low-fat chocolate cake

Heavenly chocolate cake

The name says it all. This is one of my favorite cake recipes to whip up for guests. Why? The easy-to-make dessert is dark, moist, rich &#...

Elegance delivered with ease

Chocolate panna cotta

Panna cotta is one of those great desserts that you can make ahead of time. It's quick and easy and can be served in any pretty glass....

Fresh figs

Fresh figs

Time to bone up on their high nutritional value.

Wine quiz

Wine quiz

Here are the most-asked wine questions. Can you answer all of them?