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As beef prices hit record highs, home cooks rediscover the world’s oldest cheap proteins

Ground beef crossed $7 a pound this spring and shows no signs of coming back down. A federal antitrust probe into the four companies that process 85% of American beef launched this week, layered over a cattle supply shortage that has been building for years and won’t resolve quickly under any scenario. The issues go well beyond the antitrust investigation. Meanwhile, replacement proteins that cook differently have been sitting in grocery stores the whole time. The numbers behind the crisis The United States cattle herd is the smallest it has been since 1951. According to the ...

Welcoming wings for summer

Welcome June and hopefully a promise of warmer nights, perfect for gathering outdoors, my favorite pastime. I love nothing more than hanging out with friends on the patio, talking, enjoying drinks and snacking. While snacks can be as simple as veggies and dip, when a grill is in close range ...

How to up the flavor of grilled fare

METRO — Foods cooked over an open flame are a staple of summer. Whether you’re looking to avoid heating up the house by using the stove on a summer weeknight or hosting a backyard barbecue for family and friends, a grill is a go-to at dinnertime once the weather warms up. Grilling ...

Food and wine pairing pointers

METRO — An old Italian proverb advises, “Age and glasses of wine should never be counted.” Wine can complete a meal or enhance a snack, and many people are devoted wine afficionados. Pairing wine with food is not necessarily complicated, but people may not know where to start. ...

5 nutrition-boosting tips to spread protein throughout the day

FAMILY FEATURE — Most Americans are eating enough protein. They’re just eating it wrong. Protein is the macronutrient of the moment — for muscle building, losing weight and staying strong — but nutrition researchers say two things are missing from the conversation: timing and ...