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Sandwiches, an ideal summer meal

What a difference a week makes. The weather is warming and it appears that summer has arrived. With the arrival of summer and the longer days that go with it, it seems we’ve become busy with outdoor chores, sports and activities. Often, it’s difficult to get a meal in. Thank goodness we love a good sandwich! Here are a few ideas for sandwiches, hot and cold, that are quick, tasty and hearty enough to satisfy any appetite. Sandwiches truly are a delicious way to beat the heat, and hectic schedules, and still eat well. I guarantee that with all the fabulous breads, rolls, bagels ...

This steak salad is a trattoria staple and the perfect summer lunch

Straccetti di manzo, which translates roughly from the Italian to “little rags of beef,” is a trattoria staple. The cooking is minimal and quick, making this ideal for a weeknight dinner, but the beef must be thinly sliced. In this recipe from our cookbook “Milk Street Backroads ...

How freezers became the new pantry for time-starved cooks

Freezer sales are expected to hit $900 million this year, despite prices getting progressively cheaper. As life gets busier, prices stay high and dinner needs to happen fast, today’s savvy home cooks treat freezers less like a last resort and more like a front-line strategy. From batch-cooked breakfasts to frozen global meals that rival takeout, the freezer has quietly become the new pantry, and it’s about time. Once the land of forgotten leftovers and freezer-burned peas, the humble freezer has had a major glow-up. Instead of being a storage bin for backup meals, it’s now the ...

Upgrade summer lunches with nutritious twists on grilled cheese

Family Features — When the kids are home for summer break, meal-prep becomes a must for busy families to ensure nutritious foods are on the menu. This summer, give your kiddos the fuel they need for all their warm-weather activities and adventures with a healthy twist on a childhood ...

Make it a ‘berry’ good day for cobbler

METRO — Blueberries are out in full force when the weather warms. Blueberries are delicious freshly picked, and can be topped with some light cream for a refreshing dessert. Blueberries also are equally at home baked in muffins, breads and cobblers. The following recipe for “Blueberry ...

Hooray for rhubarb

Hooray, fresh rhubarb is in season. I’m excited to get my hands on some of those beautiful pink stalks. Though very tart, this seasonal vegetable, when combined with sugar and spices, makes some of the most delicious desserts. It’s that contrast of sweet and tart flavors that makes rhubarb a favorite baking ingredient for pies, puddings, cakes and crisps. Though the season is short, no worries, you can enjoy rhubarb any time of year. Rhubarb freezes well and the process is simple, so buy extra. Just wash whole stalks in water and drain well in a colander. Cut stalks into 1/2 to ...