Tag: Food & Dining

Infertile Woman Suffered 5 Miscarriages, Praises Vegan Diet for 2 Miracle Babies

An infertile UK woman who suffered five heartbreaking miscarriages has become a mom after turning vegan. Tina Higginson, 33, began to believe she couldn’t have children when she was diagnosed with unexplained infertility. After five years of trying, Tina from Harlow, Essex, gave up and decided to focus on her health. The meat-eater swapped steaks…


A (Moroccan) Chicken for Every Pot

When I first traveled to Morocco, I knew that I would be mesmerized by its cuisine and culture—but I never dreamed that it would have such a profound impact on my chicken game! A few forkfuls into the sweet and savory chicken tajines at Al Mounia Restaurant in Casablanca, however, I realized that I still…


Don’t Judge a Wine by Its Screw Cap

Dear Dan: A good friend hosted me for a birthday dinner, and the elegant table was set with crystal stemware—but the wine he served was sealed with a screw cap. Should I be offended?—Wine Novice Dear Wine Novice: Have you been living in Siberia for the last 50 years? Around 1970, screw caps were associated…


Elevate This Weeknight Soup With Orzo

The key ingredient in this simple and delicious soup is orzo. Orzo is the Italian word for barley, but names can be deceiving, because orzo is not a grain. And despite its rice shape, orzo is not rice, even though orzo is also known as risoni in Italy. Confused? Don’t be. Orzo is a pasta…


How to Make Classic French Madeleines

Madeleines are the little French butter cakes that most (non-French) people think of more as a cookie. I don’t think they’re for the inexperienced cook—they are a little tricky and need a fair amount of confidence to turn out just right. That said, I’ve tried to cover all the small details in this recipe so…


Coconut Lime Grilled Shrimp Taste Like a Vacation

This lockdown is getting to me. As a food and travel writer, it has been challenging. I’ve been able to do lots of things like take walks, exercise with online classes, read novels, and cook interesting new dishes, but what I really need is a getaway. Best I can do at the moment is to…


A Farmhouse Soup for Your Leftovers

Often at the end of the week, I have a few leftover ingredients in the fridge that I like to turn into soup: soup that I either freeze or keep in the fridge for the following week’s lunches. This particular soup reminds me of the soups my grandmother used to make on the farm. Most…


This Simple Recipe Makes the Best Baked Potatoes You’ve Ever Eaten

To produce baked potatoes with an evenly fluffy interior, we figured out their ideal doneness temperature is 205 degrees F. And while a microwave might seem like a fast way to “bake” a potato, we found several reasons why it’s actually the worst approach. First, microwaves heat foods very unevenly, so some parts of the…


Easy Entertaining: For Early Spring, a Ladies’ Lunch in the Garden

There are those perfect days in early spring when everything feels fresh and new. Spring fever is in the air, and instead of tidying up closets and cleaning out the garage, my favorite seasonal activity is to invite a group of girlfriends for lunch in the garden. Girlfriends and soul sisters are an integral part…


Parsley and Walnut Salad

Parsley salad—yes, parsley—is delicious and refreshing. Rinse the parsley well in a colander and only use the soft leaves for the salad, saving the stems to enhance broths or soups. Serves 4 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Juice of 1 lemon Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 cups…