Oh, happy day! Local strawberries are ready for picking. Red, ripe and sweet, there is almost no dish that doesn’t benefit from the addition of a few berries. But of all the tasty uses for strawberries around this house, desserts top the list. It’s no surprise that many creative ideas ...
In Venetian scampi alla busara, large, sweet, shell-on prawns are bathed in a sauce made with fresh tomatoes and flavored with a splash of white wine, smashed garlic cloves and a sprinkling of pepper flakes. Pairing scampi alla busara with al dente pasta is a delicious, though not strictly ...
If you thought that going sober meant signing up for a lifetime of tepid ginger ale, think again. In the past few years, non-alcoholic drink options have become more popular than ever. So whether you’ve been dry for a decade or have recently become sober curious, read on for an inside look at why so many Americans are embracing mocktails this summer. Americans are breaking up with booze Ever thought about reducing your alcohol consumption? If so, you’ve likely noticed that summer social events and alcohol seem to go together like gin and tonic: a frustrating combination for ...
FAMILY FEATURES — The renowned Mediterranean Diet, celebrated for its myriad benefits, has been rated as a top diet in the world for years. Recognizing the benefits of the foods included in the Mediterranean Diet, it’s important to broaden the understanding beyond its ingredients to ...
With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror, it’s time to gear-up for a season of picnics and backyard barbecues. A diverse collection of cool summer salad recipes will make meal-planning a breeze and also guarantee a salad to fit any taste or occasion. If it’s just too hot to cook, make a meal of a crisp and crunchy summer salad of lettuces, fruits, grilled chicken and nuts drenched in a sweet and sour poppy seed dressing — cool, refreshing and tasty. For a taste of Italy try a pasta salad loaded with red ripe plum tomatoes, two cheeses, garlic and plenty of fresh basil from the ...
In Amalfi, Italy, cooks making pesto forgo the classic fresh basil in favor of strips of zest from the local lemons, “sfusato amalfitano.” Combined with almonds, Parmesan and oil, it makes a bright, aromatic pesto perfect for tossing with pasta. In our version of the recipe, from our ...
