Just because cooking is part of my DNA, that doesn’t mean I don’t get excited over quick and easy dishes using a mix. If a mix can help me serve up a delicious meal, I’m all for that. Enter cornbread mix. Not only do I use it, slathered with butter, to accompany homemade chili, but ...
On a recent visit to see my son at the University of California, Davis, I wandered into a lab at the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science … as one does. A bunch of students were preparing for a tasting to evaluate some of the strawberry breeds they have been developing. My ...
The Greek island of Ikaria has a wealth of vegetable dishes, many of which call for lavish amounts of legumes, often braised with tomatoes in olive oil. Citrus and sugar — typically in the form of honey — also make frequent appearances, a sweet-savory hallmark of the cuisine that is used ...
June 27 marks National Pineapple Day, the perfect time to celebrate the refreshing, tangy and versatile pineapple. Named the top fruit of 2025, pineapple can shine in dishes ranging from sweet to savory. Find your new favorite dish this year with these creative pineapple recipes. Do you want to brighten up a breakfast smoothie or sweeten a dessert? Fresh pineapple always delivers, whether blended, baked or simply sliced into chunks. Savory appetizers and entrees offer innovative yet easy ways to incorporate pineapple, completing your summer menu with one delicious fruit. How this ...
METRO — Chicken wings are a staple offering at sports watch parties, picnics, happy hours, and much more. Buffalo style wings are perhaps the most recognized version of this beloved finger food, but the opportunities are just about endless for experimenting with flavors. Take, for example, the sweet and sour appeal that is “Honey-Garlic Chicken Wings,” which pairs sweet honey with the tang of additional ingredients and the kick of garlic. People will be hard-pressed to say “when” if a big batch of these wings is offered. They go well with rice, green peas or a refreshing ...
If your tastebuds are set on an outdoor barbecue but the weather just won’t co-operate, don’t fret. Rain is no reason to cancel plans when there are many barbecue-inspired recipes that can be cooked in your oven. Craving chicken on the grill? How about oven-baked slider sandwiches made ...
