Light and luscious summer pasta

July 16, 2025

When it comes to summer meals there are many options. Grilling is the popular summer cooking method and really nothing is more satisfying than a juicy burger or steak hot off the grill. But I also enjoy summer pasta dishes, especially when they incorporate fresh seasonal vegetables. Summer pasta is the perfect way to use that abundance of zucchini, tomatoes and fresh herbs in your garden. Most of these recipes can be completed in the time it takes to boil the pasta. The sauces are light, made with olive oil or butter, pasta water, chicken broth and cheese, as opposed to the heavy red ...

These flavor-packed pork burgers were inspired by Indian street food

July 16, 2025

These flavor-packed burgers are a spin on a spiced pork sausage from Goa in southern India, based on the garlicky, European-style chourico introduced by Portuguese settlers. To combat the humidity of the region and prolong the shelf life of the sausage, the meat is heavily salted and flavored ...

A simple recipe for tsukudani, an everyday Japanese side dish to eat with hot rice

July 16, 2025

TOKYO (AP) — Tsukudani, a sweet, Japanese side dish often served with hot rice, originated in the samurai era in a tiny neighborhood called Tsukuda in the old part of Tokyo. Adding “ni” at the end of a word in Japanese means that’s where it’s cooked. Professional tsukudani is sold ...

Take dinner outdoors with grilled chicken skewers

July 16, 2025

Family Features — Keep the heat out of your kitchen this summer with these grilled Chicken Skewers. Enjoy them on their own, pair with rice, serve as chicken tacos or toss in a salad for nearly endless, delicious possibilities. Visit Culinary.net to find more summer flavor inspiration. ...

Reel in your next dinner

July 16, 2025

METRO — Freshly caught and prepared catfish is a notable dish in the American south. Catfish is an oft-overlooked option elsewhere in the country, but more might pine for it if they knew of its mild, slightly sweet flavor that is similar to trout and white fish. Catfish is known for its ...

Recipes from the blueberry patch

July 9, 2025

Ah, the wonders of the summer growing season. Just when one fruit or vegetable reaches its end, another equally luscious one, replaces it. I barely had a chance to be sad that local strawberries were no more, when alas; beautiful blueberries began popping up at area farm stands. Not only are blueberries tasty, they are high in antioxidants, known to boost the immune system. They also help the heart and the brain. It seems there are many good reasons to eat blueberries every single day. Start at breakfast with a sprinkle of berries on your oatmeal or cold cereal. For lunch, have ...