If you’re looking for a tasty twist on tailgating tradition that’ll give you as much energy in the stands as the athletes on the field, look for a steakhouse-worthy side dish that’s loaded with comple...

By CHRISTINE HAINES For the MVI As summer winds down, the flow of produce from neighborhood gardens is also beginning to dwindle, but is summer really over before you grate the last of the gifted zucc...

Deep-fry (zhà), a wellknown technique where the food is fried in a pool of hot oil, which both cooks it and creates a crispy exterior, is used throughout the “Frying” chapter in my cookbook “The Chine...

It’s back-to-school time, and carrots deserve our attention. Sure, these colorful, naturally sweet roots provide a blast of nutrients — they’re a go-to way to get our daily dose of vitamins. And they ...

Metro Creative Services Pizza is among the most popular foods in many areas across the globe. Indeed, few people have likely had a slice of pizza and not wanted to have another at some in the near or ...

Feature Impact When students open up their lunchboxes in the cafeteria, it’s fun to be greeted with something bright, colorful and fresh. Pasta salad is a summer picnic staple, but once the weather st...

FEATURE IMPACT all gatherings take many shapes, from special occasions with loved ones to neighborhood soirees and glamorous gettogethers. For hosts, these opportunities for entertaining to the fulles...

Servings: 2 3/4 cup halved green Grapes from California ice 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) whiskey 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon tamarind paste bitters, to taste In medium bowl, muddle grapes un...

The chapter on main dishes in my cookbook, “Greek Out,” starts with an explanation of what “main dish” means to me. Most people, understandably, immediately think of dinner. Because in many places tha...

Metro Creative Services Comfort food may not have an official definition, but people tend to know which foods can hit the spot when they’re seeking to get a little homemade reassurance at mealtime. Me...

Fresh ceviche is a staple of Mexican cuisine, but my husband and I were introduced to the concept of roasted ceviche at our wedding. The side dish, adapted here from my cookbook “Plantas,” is made of ...

Metro Creative Services Rice is enjoyed in just about every corner of the globe. Rice can be a healthy component of a person’s diet and it is especially beneficial for people who cannot enjoy other gr...

Metro Creative Services Honey has been enjoyed for centuries. Ancient peoples ate honey, and historians believe humans have been harvesting wild honey since the Stone Age. Honey has been widely consum...

Feature Impact During the rush of back-to-school season, parents need quick, efficient options to encourage healthy foods for their families without fielding moans and groans. That means choosing simp...

Feature Impact Along with sending out invitations, decorating for the event and ensuring your space is in tip-top shape for guests, one of the biggest challenges for hosts is finding foods everyone ca...

By CHRISTINE HAINES For the MVI While the landscape in Norway was impressive, the baked goods were almost equally unforgettable. One of our favorite bakeries in Bergen offered their own cookbook, but ...

Feature Impact Peanut butter and jelly is a childhood favorite for a reason. The combination of creamy peanut butter and sweet fruit has been familiar, comforting and easy to enjoy for generations. Th...

I’ve never been to Maine for a lobster roll, but the ones I’ve had in other places have been so good that I knew I needed to make one myself. This version is from my cookbook “Home” and is made with p...

Feature Impact On those days when you’re craving something fresh and don’t feel like doing a lot of cooking, salads are the ideal solution. They’re nutritious, easy to throw together and endlessly cus...

Feature Impact If you’re planning on firing up the grill for an upcoming summer gathering, you might be trying to brainstorm options beyond the traditional burgers and dogs. Luckily, there are recipes...