Food
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Mini Glazed Lemon CakesJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Cakes 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided 2 tablespoons sugar 2 small lemons, divided 1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix, see note 1 egg 8 ounces sour cream Glaze ...
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How to avoid trans fats in your favorite recipesJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - When I grocery shop I pay pretty close attention to the nutrition labels, especially the line that lists trans fats. Those are the hydrogenated fats, the ones the Food a...
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Confetti Pasta Salad With Tangy Yogurt DressingJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - 1 red bell pepper 1 yellow bell pepper 8 ounces fusilli or rotini pasta 3 ribs celery, diced 6 scallions, minced ¾ cup diced sweet onion ¾ cup sliced Kalamata olives ½...
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Raw Corn and Tomato SaladJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - 3 tablespoons walnut oil 1½ tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 3 ears corn, husks and silk removed 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 small red on...
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Peaches-and-Cream TrifleJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant French-vanilla pudding, such as Jell-O brand 2 cups low-fat milk 1 frozen pound cake (about 10 ounces) ¼ cup half-and-half 4 cups peeled...
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Keep in mind, simplicity key to blue-ribbon cookiesJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - I'll be judging culinary entries at the DuPage County Fair in Wheaton this morning. I've judged professional baking contests in the past, but I find county fairs are whe...
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Grandma's Steak and MushroomsJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1½ -2 pounds round steak, cubed in 1-11/2-inch pieces 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ½ cup flour 2 cans (14 ounces each) beef broth 4 tabl...
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Make the most of summer's bountiful berriesJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - I'm sad to say we've picked the last strawberries from our patch, but we certainly haven't eaten our last berries of the season. Blueberries, blackberries and raspberrie...
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Fettuccini Alfredo Two WaysJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - One 1 tablespoon butter ½ pound prosciutto, cubed 8 ounces peas Two 8-10 chicken tenders Olive oil Salt and pepper ½ pound broccoli Sauce 1 stick butter 1 small onion,...
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Stephanie Foy makes egg rollsJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Stephanie Foy cooks by instinct and this simple motto, "use enough," because she likes "full-flavored food." That goes for garlic, olive oil, butter, kosher salt (only k...