Food
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Keeping the weight off, three years and countingJun 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Losing weight isn't easy, especially for older folks; keeping weight off's harder still. Over the years, numerous conversations with readers has brought one thing into c...
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How to stuff a wild manicotti: Put filling in a plastic bag, clip, squeezeJun 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Pat Hoffmeister of Coppell, Texas, had a problem with her pasta. "Do you know an easy way to stuff manicotti?" she asked. "I'm always splitting them when I try." To try ...
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Wine lovers' map now includes Chile's quality vintagesJun 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Nothing inspires silence among wine professionals - accustomed as we are to noisy dining rooms, delivery dock disputes and the raucous conviviality of the liquor busines...
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A chicken burger with - Gasp! - good texture
Jun 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Most chicken burgers suffer from a dry, mealy texture, qualities that don't quite scream summer grilling fun. Blame the bird. Ground chicken generally has little or no f...
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Pea SoupJun 01, 2010 11:00 pm - 2 ounces bacon, chopped (or 2 ounces "ready" bacon) ½ cup diced red onion 2 teaspoons olive oil (if using "ready" bacon) 3 cups chicken broth 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen pe...
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Cooking maven Paula Deen comes out to help Gulf fishermen
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Grilled Eggplant and Red Pepper with Mint-Cumin DressingJun 01, 2010 11:00 pm - 1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound), ends trimmed, cut crosswise into ½ -inch-thick rounds 2 red bell peppers, cored and cut into 2-inch strips ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon ex...
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Crostini with Ricotta and Spring PeasJun 01, 2010 11:00 pm - 1 baguette or other crusty bread ¼ cup olive oil ¾ teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 tub (14 ounces) ricotta cheese 3 t...
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Spinach and Goat-Cheese OmeletJun 01, 2010 11:00 pm - 1 handful frozen spinach 2 large eggs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 generous teaspoon butter 2-3 tablespoons goat-cheese crumbles Heat a nonstick skille...
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Stacked Cobb Salad with Pecan VinaigretteJun 01, 2010 11:00 pm - 4 ounces boneless chicken breast 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1½ tablespoons ranch dressing 2 slices bacon, coarsely chopped 1 avocado, medium dice 2 ounces romaine, shre...