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Mardi Gras: Missed the party? Throw your own

Please allow me to apologize. It seems that Mardi Gras was early this year so by the time you read this column today (Ash Wednesday) the party is officially over. But that doesn’t mean it’s too late to make Cajun/Creole dishes. Let the good times roll, anytime! The flavors of New Orleans are big and bold. The dishes have a rich and mixed historical background, formed with French roots, livened with Spanish spices, African vegetables, German sausages, Irish potatoes and from Italy, tomatoes and garlic. The combinations of flavors are complex and robust and easy to fall in love with ...

Americans ease up on food rules as federal nutrition guidance shifts

As federal nutrition guidance shifts, American kitchens are changing with it. Home cooks are relying less on strict food rules and more on familiar meals they know will work, repeating dishes instead of chasing idealized eating plans. This shift in behavior shows a clear turn from years of highly prescriptive diet culture. Instead of constantly recalibrating meals to meet evolving standards, many households now favor dependable options that balance comfort, cost and effort. Roast chicken, pasta, soups and casseroles return to the table regularly, chosen because they deliver without ...

Savory, satisfying ideas for lunch and dinner

Family Features — When cold and flu season calls for savory and satisfying meals, remember you don’t have to be sick to enjoy the best this time of year has to offer. Skip the same old soups and stews, though, and level up your comfort food cache with the flavor and versatility of pearl ...

Breakfast sandwiches are an early morning comfort food

METRO — Comfort food is often associated with dinner fixtures like meatloaf and baked ziti. But comfort also can be served up at the breakfast table. Breakfast sandwiches are wildly popular and can act as early morning fuel after a good night’s rest. When the urge strikes to prepare some early morning comfort food, cooks can look to this recipe for “Fried Egg, Bacon, Cheese, and Tomatoes on a Bread Roll” courtesy of Lines+Angles. Fried Egg, Bacon, Cheese and Tomatoes on a Bread Roll Makes 4 servings 4 bread rolls, split in half horizontally and toasted 8 slices thick ...

Sweet desserts for you and your sweetie

In preparation for Valentine’s Day coming up this Saturday, I picked out a few desserts that my sweetie and I are especially fond of and feel that you will love, too. These impressive desserts are not only delectable, but surprisingly easy to make. Imagine a 2-tiered chocolate cake (made from a mix), filled and frosted with a luscious peanut butter mousse. That’s amore!!! If fruit says Valentine dessert to you, a Strawberry and Cream Tart with a sugar cookie crust is a beautiful option. And if a good old home-style sheet cake packed with brown sugar, cinnamon, apples and nuts, ...