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Five steps to grill vegetables

Culinary.net — Burgers, brats, steak, chicken, pork chops and all the flavors of fresh meat get all the love on the grill, but a well-rounded meal calls for sides and veggies. Before you plan your next backyard barbecue, incorporate tasty vegetables — peppers, asparagus, onions, ...

Smoking food for beginners

METRO — There’s no shortage of ways to impart flavor to foods when cooking at home. Smoking food is one method that has grown increasingly popular in recent years. Smoking imparts unique flavor to a wide variety of foods. Like other approaches to cooking, smoking involves a learning ...

Sizzling, twice-spiced beef skewers add a twist to a Memorial Day barbecue

Based on the meaty skewers sold by street vendors in China, these twice-spiced beef skewers are served sizzling hot and richly flavored with cumin and chilies — a far more exciting Memorial Day dish than the usual hot dog or hamburger. In this recipe from our cookbook “Milk Street 365: ...

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 ...