METRO — Turkey does not find its way onto people’s dinner tables all that often. Americans and Canadians may consider turkey a Thanksgiving staple, but that could be the only day all year when turkey is the focal point come mealtime. Turkey perhaps deserves more credit and consideration. ...
Red, ripe and in season now, strawberries are one of nature’s sweetest gifts of summer. There is almost no dish that doesn’t benefit from the addition of a few berries, even if they’re just for garnish. They are great in salads, from fruit to grilled chicken. Crushed strawberries make delicious jams, sauces and frosty beverages, too. And who can resist a bowl of cold and creamy home-churned strawberry ice cream? But of all the tasty uses for strawberries around here, sweet baked goods top the list. It’s no surprise that many creative ideas for the berry best cakes, shortcakes, ...
Not far from the Corniche along the Eastern Harbor in Alexandria, Egypt, there’s El Fallah, a tiny place that only makes one thing: liver sandwiches. You say liver sandwich in Alexandria and people know you’re talking about this spot — it’s so famous that the owner has dozens of ...
Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food. It ...
By Sharon Rhodes Food Drink Life, via AP Food costs jumped again in April, nearly 3% higher across the board than in April 2025. Experts say between escalating gas prices and ongoing global conflicts, consumers should expect their grocery bills to keep climbing. That sent millennials and Gen Z on a quest to raid grandma’s recipe box for classic dishes at an affordable price. Trendsetters call it “nonna-stalgic,” recognizing the benefits of saving money with Depression-era cooking and the nostalgia of the comfort food they grew up with. These classic recipes are often passed ...
If you want to be at the top of the guest list for summer gatherings, it’s time to perfect a signature dish. Last year I was into dips, this year I’ll rest my laurels on pasta salad and I’m not talking over-cooked pasta with chunks of cheese and pepperoni doused with a bottle of Italian dressing. Let’s talk instead about pasta salads bursting with complex flavors derived from unusual blends of herbs and spices, fruits, fresh vegetables and delectable dressings. Take Chicken and Blueberry Pasta Salad, for example. Chicken breast and fresh blueberries combine with penne pasta ...
