Slather on flavor while protecting delicate fish
Reach for the mustard and mayonnaise when broiling or baking fish. These two basic condiments provide a subtle flavor boost while protecting delicate fish from toughening or drying out. Simply spoon...
View ArticleSquishy when ripe
The persimmon caught my eye, just when I was packing up the sweet potatoes and arugula. All cheeky orange, lolling in a basket full of like-minded fruit, it gave me a look that said: "Where have I been...
View ArticleUsing Easter's leftover eggs
Easter means eggs, lots of eggs. But what to do when Easter is over? Here are five dishes in which you can use hard-cooked Easter eggs that you've safely refrigerated when not on short-term display: 1....
View ArticleBurger toppers with style
With high-profile chefs headlining burger eateries (Hubert Keller in Las Vegas, St. Louis and San Francisco, plus Spike Mendelsohn in D.C., to name two) and new burger cookbooks on the market, it's...
View ArticleFast food: Pot roast lives again
Fast dinners Lucky you. That long-simmered pot roast from Sunday was not obliterated by the family; there are still some succulent leftovers in the fridge. Turn them into a second, filling meal with...
View ArticleExtraordinary uses for ordinary items
Some ordinary, unassuming household objects have super powers. And most of these items cost less than a couple of bucks. So the next time you stain a shirt, smell something funky or think about tossing...
View Article`Where sacred cows get grilled'
The big question for some of us on Super Bowl Sunday isn't who will win or which pricey TV commercial scores big with viewers. We want to know what there is to eat — and there better not be any...
View ArticleGrilled eggplant slices
With this no-fail recipe there will be plenty of time to relax and chill out this holiday weekend, and show off those keen grilling skills. Grilled eggplant slices Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes...
View ArticleUnique veggies rarely seen outside farmers markets
The farmers market is a bazaar of plenty, and chief among its pleasures are vegetables rarely seen in supermarkets. There, mizuna snuggles next to the kale; kohlrabi nestles next to the bok choi;...
View ArticleFor papa, everything tastes better with a Mexican spin
My dad instilled in me a lot of important qualities, the kind any father would hope to pass along to his growing child — determination, an unceasing pursuit of knowledge, a strong work ethic. Not least...
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