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Expand your grilling horizons this July 4

METRO — The Fourth of July is a day to celebrate the birthday of the United States of America. Americans celebrate the Fourth of July in various ways, many of which involve spending time outdoors with family and friends. Grilling delicious foods often is part of the July 4 game plan. Burgers, hot dogs and chicken drumsticks will never fall out of favor for Fourth of July fare, but savvy grillmasters know to pepper the offerings with foods that will tempt palates in unique ways. This recipe for “Grilled Eggplant with Feta and Greek Couscous” from “Cooking Light Fresh Food ...

Cornbread mix creations

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 ...

Don’t let the season go by without making strawberry shortcake

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 ...

Put chickpeas at the center of the plate with citrus and honey

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 ...

From tacos to tarts, here’s how to celebrate National Pineapple Day in the kitchen

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 ...

Enjoy a new flavor profile for wings

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 ...