As Memorial Day (the official beginning of the barbecue season) approaches, it’s time to dig out those tried and true, old or new recipes that make cookouts special. I have more than a few favorites to ensure that whichever meat, poultry, fish or seafood I decide to serve is tender and ...
Classic risotto is made with starchy medium-grain Italian rice, such as Arborio or carnaroli. This “risotto” uses pearl couscous (which actually is a pasta) and a simplified risotto cooking method to produce “grains” with a rich, creamy consistency. In this recipe from our cookbook ...
When Hugh Mangum was growing up in Los Angeles, his Texan father showed off his barbecue skills in their backyard nearly every weekend. It became a ritual for the family to patiently tend to the fire. After his father’s death more than 20 years ago, Mangum carried on the tradition, ...
Family Features — Summer is here and it’s time to hit the grill. Take at-home entertaining to the next level by upgrading everyone’s favorite cheeseburger with ground pork. Family and friends will love this elevated twist on a summer favorite that is oh-so-deliciously different than ...
METRO — Country-fried or chicken-fried are terms given to breaded and deep-fried poultry and meat. In fact, chicken-fried steak is an institution in the American south, where thinly sliced cuts of cubed steak are prepared in this way and served with country gravy and biscuits. There’s not ...
Did you know that May is National Asparagus Month? Available at the grocery store now and soon at our local farm stands, asparagus makes me happy, especially when teamed with fresh Parmesan cheese. Asparagus makes a wonderful side, delicious soup and is fantastic in main dishes, from casseroles to stir-fry to breakfast eggs. Whether you like it steamed, roasted, grilled or sauteed there are a few general guidelines for buying asparagus. First look for bunches with bright green coloring and firm stalks with closed compact tips. Eat soon after purchase for the freshest results. When ...
