Food
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Let God direct you on life’s journeyApr 13, 2012 11:27 am - “I guide you in the way of wisdom.” — Proverbs 4:11 (NIV) As I walked toward the kitchen, I heard a tapping noise on the living room window. I turned to see my husband ...
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Eating out: Francesca's honors National Mushroom DayApr 12, 2012 6:00 am - Wild for mushrooms Let your heart be your guide to National Mushroom Day. Francesca's Restaurants has them all: button, shiitake, oyster, wild, portobello, cremini,...
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Going green in the world of winesApr 11, 2012 12:00 pm - Winemakers today offer vintages in many shades of “green” that cover the process from the vine to the barrel to the bottle. How earth-friendly do you want your wine to b...
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Ham and Cheese Pasta SaladApr 11, 2012 8:56 am - 1 cup dry elbow macaroni ¼ cup light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon onion powder teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste ½ cup finely chopped c...
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Mortar and pestles: Different materials for different jobsApr 11, 2012 8:56 am - Mortar and pestles come in different shapes, sizes and materials. Here’s why some are better suited to certain tasks than others: Granite: Traditionally used in Thai coo...
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Coconut Milk Simmered Chicken ThighsApr 11, 2012 8:56 am - 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs cup gluten-free soy sauce (such as Kikkoman) 1 can (13.5 ounces) light coconut milk cup apple cider vinegar 8 garlic cloves, peeled...
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Strawberry-Apricot Tarte TatinApr 11, 2012 8:56 am - Pastry 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup cake flour 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces ¼ teaspoon salt cup ice water Topping 2 pounds fresh strawbe...
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Kitchen Scoop: Pasta salad so good, you’ll swear it’s a sandwichApr 11, 2012 8:54 am - Got ham? I know I do! It seems like no matter how hard I try to find a ham that will feed just the right number of guests at Easter dinner, the ham multiplies. But lefto...
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Homemade dressing hard to beat for taste, nutrient profileApr 11, 2012 8:00 am - Q. Are homemade salad dressings healthier than bottled dressings, or do people just like their freshness? A. The flavor of a freshly made dressing is hard to beat and ma...
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Baking secrets: Whole wheat flour makes surprise appearance in cakeApr 11, 2012 6:00 am - The recent push to get consumers to add more whole grains to our meals has inspired me to think about infusing whole wheat flour into a dessert. Not a sweetened yeast or...