If you’re pescatarian, chances are you’re constantly looking for ways to dress up fish in the same ways most people jazz up chicken. Sure, fish has a plethora of health benefits and it’s high in protein, but it doesn’t always feel as versatile as other proteins. After weeks of cooking with soy sauce glazes, citrus, breadcrumbs and butter, what else can…
Tres Leches Cake
View the print-ready version of this recipe. Every person in my family would rank Tres Leches Cake in our top favorites of all time! I love that it’s not overly sweet, it’s super easy to make, I can make it in advance, and its absolutely delicious! We make it really often, especially when we’re having…
Mail-Order Citrus: Pearson Ranch Delivers California Sunshine From Orchard to Doorstep
The fruit in my hand is 6 months old, but tastier than ever. It’s a pink pomelo from Pearson Ranch in California, and the big orb’s fabulously thick rind—an inch or more—is better at preserving the integrity and flavor of the fruit than anything human invention can muster. Most commodity fruits these days are picked…
What’s Your Go-to ‘Comfort Food’? We Asked Seattle-Area Cookbook Authors
By Jackie Varriano From The Seattle Times Seattle—It took me a long time to realize it, but every time I seek comfort, or even connection, I reach for the same thing to eat—angel hair pasta and tomato sauce. I’ve never been picky about the sauce. It could be jarred or a long-simmered pot of canned…
Greek Marinated Flank Steak
Aside from the occasional food cart gyro, it’s not always easy to find good Greek food. When you’re missing yia yia’s cooking, this Greek-style marinated flank steak will bring those classic southeastern European flavors right to your kitchen. Especially when served with homemade tzatziki. If you’re not familar with Greek cuisine, you might be wondering what…
Homemade Tomato Soup With Cheesy Croutons
By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Now that the holidays are over, many of us are looking for meals that are quick, easy and still incredibly satisfying. One combo that never fails to please is homemade tomato soup and grilled cheese. Is it because so many of us grew up eating the dynamic duo at…
Shrimp Stir Fry (Szechuan)
What Is Szechuan? Also referred to as Sichuan or Szechwan, Szechuan is a type of Chinese cuisine that originates from the Sichuan province of southwestern China. Known for their spicy flavors, many Szechuan dishes incorporate liberal amounts of garlic and chili peppers. Furthermore, the cuisine incorporates a variety of cooking techniques including sautéing, stir-frying, dry braising,…
Make Plov, Not War: The Rice-and-Meat Dish With Peacemaking Potential
Plov is a hearty and meaty rice-based meal from Central Asia. The dish is widely considered the progenitor of rice pilaf and a cousin to paella. Native to present-day Uzbekistan, plov has spread throughout the former Soviet republic, where it varies by region. Some renditions include chickpeas. Azerbaijani plov contains dried fruit. Ukrainian plov often…
Grape Families
Most people who drink wine on a regular basis have their favorite varieties. Most of us tend to stick with these grapes for years or decades, rarely straying from the familiar. More adventuresome wine people like trying wines from places they didn’t know existed or from grapes they know nothing about. Depending on where you…
Stuffed Potatoes Are Perfect One a Cold Day
When you want something to warm up, what could be better than a crisp, fluffy baked potato? For me, it’s a mashed stuffed potato studded with broccoli florets and crowned with a melted cheddar cheese topping. This is the dish you may want to eat on a chilly day: It’s creamy, comforting and satisfying. It’s…
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