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Roast vegetables make a healthy, filling summertime option

METRO — When the weather warms up outside, the desire for healthy, lighter fare rises alongside the mercury. That leads many people to turn to vegetables, which can satisfy hunger pangs but do not typically create feelings of sluggishness. Vegetables can be cooked in myriad ways, and some can even be eaten raw. If raw vegetables don’t sound all that appealing, then roasting is a great way to eat healthy without sacrificing flavor. This recipe for “Roasted Vegetables With Pignoli Nuts” from Lines+Angles is sure to please. Roasted Vegetables with Pignoli Nuts Makes 4 ...

Spring into fishing season

If the dandelions coming up in your yard don’t convince you that spring is finally here, then maybe the sight of fishermen lining the banks of local streams will do it. Though I don’t fish myself, I’m on with preparing the catch and eating it, too. There are many methods of cooking trout: foil-wrapped over an open fire, pan-fried, baked, broiled, battered deep-fried, grilled, smoked and poached (did I forget any?). As for trout recipes, the list is endless. Here are three that I hope will please. Broiled Trout au Gratin sizzles in a light buttery sauce enhanced with tomato, ...

Ham and quinoa salad makes for light but filling fare

METRO — Salads make for a great meal when people are looking for light yet filling fare. Salads also offer a lot of versatility, and just about any ingredient can be added to a salad or even serve as the base of a salad. For example, this recipe for “Ham, Fennel and Quinoa Salad” from Lines+Angles features a base of quinoa. When paired with diced ham, the quinoa makes this delicious dish a little more filling than a more traditional salad. Ham, fennel and quinoa salad Makes 4 servings 8 ounces quinoa, rinsed and drained 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced 4 slices cooked ham, ...

Grilled kebabs made a flavorful addition to any backyard barbecue

METRO — Grilling enthusiasts are always on the lookout for something new to cook over an open flame. While traditional staples like steaks, hamburgers and hot dogs will never lose their favor among lovers of grilled food, expanding one’s grilling repertoire can open doors to new flavors ...

Welcome spring with sunny desserts

It’s true that April (and March) showers bring May flowers. And though spring appears to be taking her good old time getting here, remember that she has never broken her promise of renewed life. So, embrace the rains and add your own sunshine to a cloudy day with a luscious lemony dessert. Whether you prefer just a kiss of lemon or a more intense flavor, there’s a dessert for you. Lemon Meringue Cupcakes, a take on my favorite pie, are perfect for a crowd. Fun to make, and even more fun to eat, the lemon-infused cakes are filled with packaged lemon curd and topped with fluffy ...