Our story ends in front of a pile of Ukrainian crepes. Some are flavored with savory herbs and cottage cheese, and others are filled with strawberries, vanilla, and sweet cheese. These crepes, called nalysnyky (gnaw-lees-nike), make the perfect Mother’s Day meal. But first, some thoughts on the true meaning of Mother’s Day. We have this…
What Is Vanilla Extract Made Of?
Whether you’re a beginner baker or you can whip up bananas foster with your eyes closed, chances are you’ve used vanilla extract. The ingredient, which is necessary for balancing sweetness in cookies and cakes, can run you more than $20. Its high price point is why many people opt for imitation vanilla extract or vanilla flavoring instead. But what exactly is pure…
The Sweet, Simple Nostalgia of Sugar Cream Pie
The Hoosiers lay claim to a simple pie containing very few ingredients. Ask any Indianian about this dessert, which harkens back to the 1800s, and you’re more than likely to be regaled with fond stories about how sugar cream pie was a much-anticipated treat at family gatherings. This humble pie contains a mere six ingredients:…
Spinach and Sausage Lasagna
If you’re having family over for dinner, it isn’t always easy to know what to make. The pull between making something special and making something easy so you can spend time with your guests is a struggle. But one dish always comes to the rescue in cases like this: lasagna. This Italian staple will yield…
Tacos al Pastor
The age old debate of whether pineapple belongs on pizza may never have an answer. But one thing is for sure: the sweet, sometimes tart fruit certainly has a forever home on tacos. The citrusy burst of flavor adds a welcome brightness when served over sliced marinated pork and fresh corn tortillas. Mexican Recipes: How to Make…
This Salad Is Perfect for Lunch or Dinner
Apple-cider vinegar and mustard flavor the dressing while fresh strawberries offer a touch of sweetness in this easy to assemble salad. Creamy herbed goat cheese completes this salad that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Kale & Strawberry Salad Serves 4 Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 8 cups chopped lacinato kale 5…
Diabetes Quick Fix: Moussaka
By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Moussaka, a layered eggplant casserole, is traditional fare at every Greek taverna. The dish has hundreds of variations. Usually, slices of eggplant and sometimes potatoes are sautéed and layered with a spiced ground meat. Helpful Hints: — You can use grated Parmesan cheese instead of feta cheese. —…
These Ultra-Fluffy Pancakes Are a Lemony Twist on a Diner Classic
The Palace Diner first went into service in the town of Biddeford, Maine, in 1927 and has been serving breakfast and lunch ever since. This tiny restaurant (it has just 15 seats!) is an example of a “dining car” diner. Dining cars were small restaurants built to look like train cars. They became hugely popular in the…
Julia Child: The Culinary Genius Who Made French Cuisine a Hit in America
After spending more than five years in Paris, Julia Child went to the south of France in 1953, where her husband, Paul, was assigned duty as a cultural officer at the sleepy American consulate in Marseille. The port city was a “labyrinth,” a city of “hot noise,” Child reflected years later. A short, hard-to-endure interval…
Wine for Mother’s Day
Public relations people around the world are always thinking up “clever” ideas for magazine and newspaper writers that will help the promoters sell the products they’re hired to hawk. This spring, the PR folks who are hardest at work know that Mother’s Day is May 8, so the pitches most writers see are for flowers,…
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