Salmon saves dinner. Seriously. This delicious fish cooks in no time and always feels like a treat. Salmon welcomes a world of flavors, such as soy and lemongrass, tomato basil sauce and spicy salsa. The meaty, rich fish is perfect for the grill, oven or microwave. I’ve enjoyed my subscription to Alaskan salmon shipped frozen…
Hold the Sugar—Tart, Juicy Rhubarb Has Tons of Untapped Savory Potential
If you know any rhubarb recipes that call for less than a cup of sugar, you are a statistical anomaly. It’s understandable, given the culinary perfection made possible by the combination of rhubarb and strawberries—with or without pie crust. The tart, juicy stalk of the rhubarb plant creates such an indisputably glorious flavor in concert…
Diabetes Quick Fix: Oven-Fried Chicken With Creamed Corn and Lima Beans
By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Fried chicken outstrips all other fast-food sales combined. I decided to bake this chicken in the oven and give it a crunchy crust without frying it. Placing the baking tray in the oven to preheat will cook the bottom side of the chicken without having to turn it….
Quick Fix: Paparedelle With Shrimp, Zucchini and Sweet Peppers Features Pleasing Combination of Flavors
By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Here’s a fun recipe that’s full of flavor and easy to make. Pappardelle is a wide noodle that captures this sauce made with lots of garlic and white wine. The combination of flavors and textures is pleasing and makes this a one-dish meal that you can enjoy as…
Easy Culinary Investments Pay Huge Dividends of Flavor
By Daniel Neman From St. Louis Post-Dispatch For dinner last night, I whipped up a simple little shrimp dish. And then I made it a simple little exceptional shrimp dish. The basics were shrimp, white wine, onion, garlic, mushrooms and lemon juice, all cooked in a mixture of olive oil and butter. The exception was…
EatingWell: This Bright, Clean Coleslaw Is Perfect for a Picnic
Forget mayonnaise-laden coleslaw. The bright, clean flavors in this version go well with everything from tacos to barbecue. Vinegary Coleslaw Serves 2 Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Pinch of celery seed Pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups…
Seriously Simple: Celebrate Dad With Lamb Brochettes on Father’s Day
Sometimes it’s hard to come up with a novel dish to celebrate Dad on his day. My dad loved lamb, and this recipe was always a standout for him and our family. Cooling minted yogurt sauce, an Indian staple condiment, functions as both a marinade that tenderizes the meat and a crunchy, refreshing sauce to…
Food Expert Capri Cafaro on the Kaleidoscope of Culinary Traditions in the Midwest
The Midwest, also known as America’s Heartland, is home to a myriad of cultures. Immigration, over hundreds of years, has played a key role in developing its diverse food traditions, evident in its variety of delicious dishes—like classic Swedish meatballs, Polish perogies, German bratwurst, and hearty macaroni and cheese casseroles. Midwest food expert Capri Cafaro…
The Secret World of Ramps: Harnessing the Wild Flavor of West Virginia’s Spring Seasonal Delicacy
One way to immerse yourself in local culture is by discovering the region’s seasonal delights. Through food and heritage, we gain a closer look at the area, its flavors, and its people. In West Virginia, the wild ramp is particularly celebrated. While foraging was a necessity in times past, many now enjoy the art of…
A Very Green—and Greedy—Salad
Tabbouleh is a bulgur salad; in fact, it’s also a very green salad. It consists of an abundance of fresh garden herbs jumbled together with bulgur, citrus, and olive oil, which paint this salad an unmistakable green. You might also call tabbouleh a very greedy salad, since there seems to be no limit to the…
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