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There’s always room for pizza

METRO — When it comes to pizza, it is often difficult to stop after just one slice. Although pizza originated in Italy, people from all around the world have made pizza their own by experimenting with different flavor combinations and toppings. Whether you’re in the camp who thinks it isn’t pizza if there’s more than mozzarella cheese and red sauce on the crust or the one who feels the sky’s the limit for pizza adventures, it’s hard not to like “Buffalo Chicken Pizza.” This recipe pairs the heat and tang of Buffalo wings with the familiarity of pizza’s crunch. Try ...

Monkey bread, sweet or savory

Long ago, when I had my first taste of monkey bread, I thought the name was a bit strange. It wasn’t until later that I found where the name came from. The bread tasted like a cinnamon bun but was made with small pieces of dough rolled in butter, cinnamon and sugar. The pieces were piled ...

Blend your way to better chicken vindaloo

Vindaloo is an Indian dish of Portuguese influence that typically is associated with the state of Goa on India’s southwestern coast, but the curry is popular around the world. Made with pork, lamb or chicken, it’s notable for its vinegary tang, a generous dose of garlic and the spiciness ...

Lighten up dinnertime with cod

METRO — When weather begins to warm, home cooks start migrating from the heartier soups, stews and casseroles that are so popular in winter to something lighter. Seafood is an option families can turn to that is both high in protein and leaner than other dinnertime staples. Cod is a ...

Homemade pasta makes for flavorful comfort food

METRO — Pasta is enjoyed across the globe. Whether it’s the main course of a meal or served up as a side dish, pasta will seemingly always have a place on the dinner table. Pasta may not be the first thing people think of when pondering comfort food, but certain dishes, including ravioli, certainly meet the comfort food criteria. Such is the case with this recipe for “Herb Ravioli” courtesy of Lines+Angles. Herb Ravioli Makes 4 servings For the dough: 14 ounces flour; for pasta 2 egg yolks 2 eggs 1 pinch salt 1 tablespoon olive oil For the filling: 7 ounces ...