Italians know well that the texture of pasta matters greatly. Hence, the emphasis on cooking it until just barely al dente, or until tender, but with a pleasant chew. But that’s not where the lesson stops. In Lecce, an ancient city in southern Italy, we learned the delicious joy of mixing ...
It may come as a surprise that one of Ireland’s most renowned chefs opened a Spanish tapas place for his first restaurant in Galway. That was 2008, though, a time when Jp McMahon saw — and felt — a lack of confidence in Irish cuisine. “We had kind of a sense of looking outward,” ...
METRO — Pecan trees grow in various areas of the central and southern United States. Pecan trees are prized for their delicious nuts. There’s debate whether pecan is pronounced as pe-CAN (as in can of soda) or pe-CAHN, (as in con artist), and it varies depending on where you live. However, there is no debate that pecans can be versatile ingredients in both sweet and savory recipes. Pecans are perhaps best known from pecan pie, but they’re also tasty in cookies and cakes and sprinkled atop vegetables. They’re also a key ingredient in this recipe for “Praline-Pecan French ...
As quickly as time flies, Easter will be here before we know it and it’s not too early to begin menu planning, starting with dessert. When it comes to Easter desserts, anything goes, from fancy 3-tiered cakes, cheesecakes, trifles and pies (my personal favorite.) One of those favorite pies is the traditional Coconut Cream, a dreamy slow-stirred coconut egg custard topped with mounds of dreamy meringue. This pie is so delicious it makes the time it takes to make it worth every minute. But if time or skill are a factor, I have several other suggestions. Sometimes after a big meal a ...
Grilling is a great method for quickly cooking fish while imparting lots of flavor, but the weather isn’t always on your side. So instead of battling the elements, take your salmon indoors and use the broiler to replicate the flavors you get from cooking over fire. This recipe was inspired ...
It can be easier than you think to avoid feeding your family takeout and processed meals — even with a busy schedule. Clean eating for families can be fun and rewarding with this guide to help you build healthy habits at home. From easy recipes to meal prep tips, you’ll question why you didn’t start this journey sooner. A comprehensive clean-eating food list What you put into your body affects how you feel, think and act. That’s why it’s important to understand the nutritional value of what you and your family are consuming. This comprehensive list will help you make ...
