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| Add a quick jolt of flavor with instant coffee Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:38:03 CDT It's got to be good for something, right? That's the question I had about instant coffee. The answer: It might not be worth drinking, but instant coffee actually can be a quick cook's secret ingredient, effortlessly adding deep, rich layers of flavor to all manner of sweet and savory dishes. |
| Green global grilling Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:38:03 CDT ELOISE MARIE VALADEZEloise.Valadez@nwitimes.com219.933.3365 |
| Bake Me a Wish helps families send birthday cakes to soldiers in Iraq, elsewhere Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:24:17 -0500 Imagine this: You're on a military base in the Iraq desert. |
| Give peas a chance! Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:24:17 -0500 Though peas have been used in dried forms since ancient times, have been eaten fresh since the 16th century and have been grown in American soil since 1493, peas and I didn't cross paths until I was well into my teens. |
| Cherry bars good spring snack Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:24:17 -0500 Spring break is over and the children are all back to school. It sure seems quiet this morning after a week of a lot of activity going on. |
| Busy days call for easy brownie recipe Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:24:17 -0500 We have enjoyed our first few meals of dandelion greens this season. |
| With a bit of muscle, fresh pasta is easy Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:24:17 -0500 After roughly two decades of teaching Americans how to cook Italian, Mary Ann Esposito still enjoys showing off the basics -- a simple, egg-based, handmade pasta. |
| COOKING ON DEADLINE: Recipe for Mega Meat Sauce Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:24:17 -0500 There is nothing subtle about this meat sauce. It is jammed with flavorful ingredients, starting with a healthy four cloves of garlic (double it if you dare) and finishing with tomato paste, balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese. |
| A child-friendly pasta Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:24:17 -0500 This simple, egg-free pasta is a delicious, fun and child-friendly way to try your hand at homemade pasta. While it can be shaped however you like, this style traditionally is formed into small, thin discs. |
| College students rediscovering crockpots Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:24:17 -0500 The crockpot is slowly warming the hearts -- and bellies -- of many, as it is becoming the unlikely hero of the kitchen. |
| Chefs Challenge: The Pub
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:00:00 -0000 Chef's Challenge: The Pub faces the Gerst House |
| Dining guide for 4/26/2008 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:18:02 -0500 Bit of Swiss Artisan Breads and Pastries 4333 Ridge Road, Stevensville, Mich. (269) 429-1661 www.bitofswiss.com |
| Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with flavorful salsa Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:14:16 -0500 If you want to heighten the flavor of your Cinco de Mayo celebration, kick it up with salsa. |
| Salsa's history Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:14:16 -0500 On May 5, 1862, 4,000 Spanish soldiers defeated the 8,000-strong French army at Puebla, Mexico. |
| Thyme is on your side Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:14:15 -0500 Many cooks are particularly fond of herbs and spices and look for every opportunity to introduce them into a dish. |
| Rhubarb custard pie welcomes spring Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:14:16 -0500 It is a little after 7 a.m., and our five oldest children have just left for school. Only five more weeks and then the doors will close for another term. |
| Foodie Finds Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:14:16 -0500 PACE SALSAS, $14 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this selection of new specialty salsas from Pace Foods. Try Tequila Lime Salsa, Triple Pepper Salsa, Salsa Vere and Pico De Gallo. Ingredients include blue agave tequila, green chili, serrano and guajillo peppers and tomatillos to name a few. |
| An easy, attractive way to serve eggs for Mother's Day Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:14:16 -0500 Get a jump on planning for Mother's Day. This simple, attractive recipe uses toasted bread to create an edible cup for serving eggs. The best part is that it takes just minutes to make and makes almost no mess. |
| Batter up! Thu, 8 May 2008 15:09:30 -0500 All cooks have their own way of doings things, which is why one recipe will taste completely different in someone else's hands. |
| Foodie Finds for May 7, 2008 Wed, 7 May 2008 01:22:52 -0500 GARRETT POPCORN TIN, $53 Give Mom a piece of Chicago for Mother's Day with a tin of deliciousness from Garrett Popcorn Shops. A favorite of Chicagoans and celebrities alike, this 2-gallon signature container offers CaramelCrisp and CheeseCorn varieties. Yummy! |
| Mother's Day takes the cake Wed, 7 May 2008 01:22:52 -0500 As they say, good things take time, but with the world spinning faster than ever, time is quickly becoming a commodity in itself, leaving all those time-consuming hobbies like cake baking in the ditch. |
| Easy noodle casserole Wed, 7 May 2008 01:22:52 -0500 Editor's note: This is something a little different that we usually do every spring and readers seem to really enjoy it -- a column by Lovina's oldest daughter, Elizabeth. Lovina will return next week. |
| Food Bites Wed, 7 May 2008 01:22:52 -0500 CULINARY STUDIO | Chicago Macy's Culinary Studio on the seventh floor of the State Street store, 111 N. State St., offers cooking classes. Registration required. Call to get dates and times for classes. |
| Breakfast in bed Wed, 7 May 2008 01:22:52 -0500 Get a jump on planning for Mother's Day. This simple, attractive recipe uses toasted bread to create an edible cup for serving eggs. The best part is that it takes just minutes to make and makes almost no mess. |
| There's a reason people love to turn lemons into lemonade Wed, 7 May 2008 01:22:52 -0500 After nearly a decade in the lemonade business, Josh Thomas is looking forward to handing off some of his responsibilities to a successor. But he'll probably wait until his brother turns 4, the same age he was when he opened his award-winning stand. |
| Airlines tout celebrity chefs to lure travelers Wed, 7 May 2008 01:22:52 -0500 First-class airline passengers can say goodbye to mystery meat. |
| Fondue pot helps with meal for Mom Wed, 7 May 2008 01:22:52 -0500 Put a fondue pot on the table and surprise Mom this Mother's Day with a simple, put-together meal. Arrange shrimp, tortellini and vegetables on a platter, heat some broth and dip in. |
| Skip the restaurant and serve Mom at home, on a budget Wed, 7 May 2008 01:22:52 -0500 A family meal for four at a restaurant can be prohibitively expensive these days. But so can a home cooked meal, especially when it's for a special occasion. |
| Super Foods help you maintain a healthy body
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| Your Saturday Dining guide 5/10/08 Sat, 10 May 2008 00:09:41 -0500 Fuji Japanese Restaurant 5942 U.S. 6, Portage (219) 763-4131 If you're into authentic nori-wrapped rice rolls, you can watch them being made at Fuji Restaurant in Portage. Not a sushi fan? Then let owners William and Amy Wang dazzle your taste buds with teriyaki, yaki tori (kebab), gyoza (pot sticker), yaki meshi (fried rice), harumaki (spring roll), tempura and more. The menu is comprehensive and features udon and soba noodles and build-your-own bento boxes ($10.95 to $13.95) in which the food is presented in their own compartments like the little jewels they are. All dinners come with miso soup and a small fresh salad with ginger dressing. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can't miss with the lunch box for $6.95. It includes one selection from among 20 entrée choices, including teriyaki and tempura, four California sushi rolls, salad, white rice and miso soup. Such a deal! The emphasis in Japanese cooking is on vegetables and lighter, nonspicy foods, but in a nod to American tastes, William Wang will kick it up a notch if you're so inclined. He |
| Incredible edible flowers Wed, 14 May 2008 13:39:29 -0500 Spring brings us many treats to eat at the farmers markets: hollyhocks, pansies, bachelor's buttons, borage and nasturtiums. |
| Types of edible flowers Wed, 14 May 2008 00:17:07 -0500 Alliums (leeks, chives, garlic, garlic chives) - Known as the "Flowering Onions." There are approximately four hundred species that includes the familiar onion, garlic, chives, ramps, and shallots. All members of this genus are edible. Their flavors range from mild onions and leeks right through to strong onion and garlic. All parts of the plants are edible. The flowers tend to have a stronger flavor than the leaves and the young developing seed-heads are even stronger. We eat the leaves and flowers mainly in salads. The leaves can also be cooked as a flavoring with other vegetables in soups, etc. |
| Food bites for May 14, 2008 Wed, 14 May 2008 00:17:07 -0500 Molly Bea's INGREDIENTS | Chesterton Molly Bea's INGREDIENTS, 761 Indian Boundary Rd., Chesterton, is offering a repeat presentation of "Gluten-Free Information That You Can Use." The class, presented by Eileen Heinze, a registered nurse and celiac, will take place at 7 p.m. today. There is no charge for attending, but seating is limited to 30. |
| Tart, tangy rhubarb juice Wed, 14 May 2008 00:17:07 -0500 Editor's note: I'm amazed how many readers so enthusiastically responded to The Amish Cook Friendship Club, with many sending in their memberships with notes saying "thank you for allowing us to support the column." It's been wonderful. |
| Think twice before stuffing your suitcase with prosciutto Wed, 14 May 2008 00:17:07 -0500 Jamie Mitchell offered to eat the illicit ham on the spot, but the border official was having none of it. |
| Tips for getting your food across the border Wed, 14 May 2008 00:17:07 -0500 If you know you'd like to bring food items back from your foreign holiday, some advance research may improve your chances of getting it into the U.S. The following Web sites and offices may provide some guidance. |
| A speedy Mediterranean dinner from the broiler Wed, 14 May 2008 00:17:07 -0500 When it comes to weeknight cooking, the broiler is terribly underappreciated. |
| Try Gordon Ramsay's Salad of Grilled Asparagus and Spinach Wed, 14 May 2008 00:17:07 -0500 Whatever you think of his on-screen presence, it's hard not to love Gordon Ramsay's food, especially when it is as gorgeously presented as in his new cookbook, "Gordon Ramsay's Fast Food." -- AP |
| After you buy into local foods Wed, 14 May 2008 00:17:07 -0500 As farmers markets get under way, it's time for a reminder about the importance of buying local foods. |
| Beef up your burgers Wed, 21 May 2008 00:04:27 -0500 Any time of year is perfect for a char-grilled flavorful ground meat concoction. But with Memorial Day just around the corner, it's prime season to celebrate the burger -- that quintessential fun, summer food. |
| Indy chicken Wed, 21 May 2008 00:04:27 -0500 The first Indy 500 was held at the speedway on Memorial Day, May 30, 1911. This year, the 92nd running is scheduled for Sunday May 25, which will mark the 63rd consecutive year of uninterrupted raceway fun. |
| Fresh rhubarb stars in bread recipe Wed, 21 May 2008 00:04:27 -0500 Daughter Lovina turned 4 years old Sunday. She was proud to blow out her candles and had been looking forward to her fourth birthday for quite awhile. |
| Enjoy fudge pops on a hot summer day Wed, 21 May 2008 00:04:27 -0500 These chilly summer treats are easy to make and offer a great excuse for picking up a set of inexpensive ice pop molds. For lighter versions, fat-free half-and-half can be substituted in either recipe. |
| How to get rid of gluten but still be a glutton Wed, 21 May 2008 00:04:27 -0500 Going gluten free probably never will be easy. That's because those pesky proteins common to wheat and other grains can show up in the most unlikely places, from sour creams and chocolate milks to salad dressings and dips. |
| Goodbye, gluten! Wed, 21 May 2008 00:04:27 -0500 If you're going gluten-free, or just learning to cook for someone who is, bookstores and the Web are suddenly awash in recipes to help you with the challenge. |
| Great gluten-free pasta and pizza Wed, 21 May 2008 00:04:27 -0500 A gluten-free diet shouldn't condemn a person to bland, mushy pasta or tasteless, spongy pizza crust. |
| Pickin' and grinnin' with strawberries Wed, 21 May 2008 00:04:27 -0500 It's strawberry season, and I'm on a nostalgia kick. |
| Moroccan Couscous Salad offers an alternative to standard cookout fare Wed, 21 May 2008 00:04:27 -0500 Sometimes having a food phobia can be a good thing. |
| Try a Really Grilled Cheese fresh off the grill this summer Wed, 21 May 2008 00:04:27 -0500 Warm weather makes it a good time to put the "grill" back into grilled cheese. |
| Molten hot Mario Wed, 28 May 2008 14:14:43 -0500 Mario Batali's eyes light up when he talks about simple, delicious food. |
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