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Impossible schedules? Slow cookers to the rescue

It’s that time of year when schedules turn hectic. Running kids to baseball or soccer practice and of course attending the games. There are graduation ceremonies, proms, summer jobs and so many more activities that draw the cook away from the kitchen and the kids from the dinner table. Time to pull out the slow-cooker and to gather easy recipes that the family is sure to love. The thing about the slow-cooker is that it allows family members the choice to eat before or after their activity. Many slow-cooker recipes can be held on low or warm indefinitely or refrigerated and reheated ...

Frozen peas and lemon add complexity to this weeknight-friendly risotto

Risotto has a fussy reputation, but it’s utterly weeknight-friendly and can be made start to finish in just over half an hour. It’s also versatile and adaptable, and a great way to use up ingredients you already have in your kitchen, including frozen vegetables. In this recipe from our ...

Serve up some southern cooking from the comforts of home

METRO — Travel opens people up to new experiences. Among those experiences are myriad opportunities to try new foods and styles of cuisine. After all, what would a trip to Italy be without some indulgence in the various culinary specialities each part of the country is known for? But one ...

Simplify your baking: Quick bread basics for beginners

Making bread at home intimidates many home bakers who don’t have tons of experience making yeast bread. Several steps are involved, and there’s no guarantee of an edible end result. Plus, making bread is time-consuming. That’s probably part of the reason why the global bakery market is expected to reach $9.62 billion by 2030, according to 360iResearch. It’s convenient for shoppers with busy schedules to grab a loaf of bread or another pre-packaged bakery item. They’re available in every grocery store, reasonably inexpensive and the quality is consistent. However, home cooks ...

Create a family-friendly grazing board

Family Features — A beautifully designed charcuterie board may feel more like a grown-up treat, but with the right ingredients, delicious grazing boards can provide fun and nutrition for the whole family. No matter what you call it, charcuterie boards, grazing boards and snack platters ...

Mother’s Day breakfast

In my many years as a mother I’ve been gifted vases of beautiful flowers, phone calls from far away and lovely Mother’s Day cards, some home-made by tiny hands. I’ve enjoyed more than a few breakfasts in bed, the most memorable being a bowl of cold cereal thoughtfully poured, and proudly served, by a handsome pajama-clad 3-year-old. From a culinary standpoint though, if I were to choose a breakfast of my favorite things, it would be decadent French toast stuffed with bananas and nuts topped with warm maple syrup and a mound of banana whipped cream. Crisp bacon strips would ...