Food
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Creamy French Onion-DipDec 27, 2011 5:00 am - 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large sweet onions, sliced 4 shallots, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 16 ounces low-fat cot...
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Curried Chicken and Cauliflower StewDec 26, 2011 11:00 am - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1 large onion, chopped 7 tablespoons hot curry powder, divided (see note) 1 pound mushrooms (use your favorite) thickly slice...
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Gingered Carrot ChowderDec 26, 2011 11:00 am - Olive oil 4 pounds carrots peeled and cut lengthwise then into 2-inch pieces 6 slices (¼ inch each) peeled fresh ginger root 1 large onion cut into 2-inch pieces 4 ...
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Fabulously Rich and Easy Fettuccine Alfredo with Spicy ShrimpDec 26, 2011 11:00 am - 10 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small pieces, divided ½ large shallot, finely minced 2 cloves garlic finely minced 1½ pounds fresh fettuccine noodles ⅔ cup ...
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Competition fuels cook's creative recipesDec 26, 2011 11:00 am - The year 2011 turned out to be a pretty decent one for Cate Brusenbach. Yes, she's still trying to find full-time employment, but between job hunting and volunteer work ...
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Bubblies with zing, not ka-chingDec 23, 2011 5:00 am - To many people, bubbles in wine are synonymous with Champagne, while purists will argue (rightly) that true Champagne comes only from the region of that name in France. ...
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Have a festive, frugal ChristmasDec 22, 2011 5:00 am - Christmas is almost here. This week, I've compiled reader tips that will help you hide gifts, have frugal holiday fun, make a couple of gifts for kids and pets and chase...
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Grandmother Mauer's Frosted Oatmeal CookiesDec 22, 2011 5:00 am - ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 1 ...
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Continuing grandmother's tradition of home-baked giftsDec 22, 2011 5:00 am - Editor's note: Don Mauer is taking some time off. This column originally appeared in December 2002. Holidays, food and families have been woven together, like braids on ...
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Infused butter adds interest to morning mealsDec 21, 2011 5:00 am - You've baked dozens of cookies already and more kitchen time is in your future as you craft the big holiday feast. Family and friends will be staying for the weekend, an...