Food

Published on July 7, 2013 - Page 33
When I was a kid, one of my go-to fend-for-myself meals was nachos. Heap tortilla chips, refried beans, olives, meats, cheeses and whatever else...
Published on July 6, 2013 - Page 12
By ELIZABETH KARMEL For the Associated Press Simply put, I love coffee. My morning coffee is my favorite part of the day. I even travel with a mini...
Published on July 6, 2013 - Page 12
Most people have only ever seen a scorpion fish in an aquarium. Unless they dine at Carolina Crossroads Restaurant in Chapel Hill, N.C., where they’...
Published on July 4, 2013 - Page 1
A roaring grill and an icy brew are almost as integral to July Fourth as fireworks. But today’s burgers and beers affairs bear little resemblance to...
Published on July 3, 2013 - Page 13
On hot summer days a salad can be just the thing to beat the heat. The following recipes offer ideas of how to use your grill to make refreshing...
Published on July 3, 2013 - Page 13
This recipe will require that you set aside your aversion to anchovies. If you are up to the task, you will be richly rewarded. It is unfortunate...
Published on July 3, 2013 - Page 15
Yesterday was the wedding of nephew Noah and Ruby in northern Indiana. They had a big wedding with lots of friends and family attending from various...
Published on June 26, 2013 - Page 13
Whether you’ve just bought a shiny new grill or pulled your old one out of winter hibernation, step No. 1 before embracing grilling season is to...
Published on June 26, 2013 - Page 13
• Always read the owner’s manual before using a new gas or charcoal grill. • Do not lean over a barbecue grill when igniting. • When lighting a gas...
Published on June 26, 2013 - Page 13
Follow this checklist and grill maintenance will never be a big job. • Preheat the grill on high every time you use it. • After pre-heating, use...
Published on June 26, 2013 - Page 13
Sometimes it takes the mind of an 8-year-old boy to come up with a brilliant idea. At least when it comes to ice cream. My son and I had just left...
Published on June 26, 2013 - Page 15
It is Thursday morning, and the children are all sleeping in a little longer. It’s their first day of not having to go to school for the summer....
Published on June 19, 2013 - Page 15
When the weather turns warm, I find myself craving the smell and taste of a great homemade burger off the grill. So what makes a great burger? There...
Published on June 19, 2013 - Page 15
Three simple ingredients — a marshmallow, a piece of chocolate and two graham crackers. The symbol of summer and campfire snacking. And there are so...
Published on June 19, 2013 - Page 15
The art of the summer cocktail is something I take most seriously. Because several years ago I realized what surely is obvious to most people... But...
Published on June 19, 2013 - Page 17
Church services are now past and are set to be here again in two weeks. Through it all, I was battling a cough and lost my voice for a few days. I’...
Published on June 19, 2013 - Page 17
Even when we are eager to grill, we can’t always count on the weather to cooperate. Admittedly, I am a fair weather griller. I know some people who...
Published on June 18, 2013 - Page 15
By ELIZABETH KARMEL For the Associated Press When the weather turns warm, I find myself craving the smell and taste of a great homemade burger off...
Published on June 15, 2013 - Page 25
My family has been weaning itself from red meat for years. We still love it, but the portions and frequency are less than they used to be. Still,...
Published on June 15, 2013 - Page 25
Spicy, cheesy and porky. You really can’t go wrong with stuffed jalapeno peppers for Father’s Day. They work perfectly as a precursor to a grilled...
Published on June 12, 2013 - Page 13
When salsa overtook ketchup as America’s favorite condiment in the 1990s you had to know that “taco night” wasn’t far behind. Simple, satisfying and...
Published on June 12, 2013 - Page 13
It seems I hardly have time to sit down and write this column, but it needs to be done before deadline. We are having a light rain this morning,...
Published on June 12, 2013 - Page 13
Casseroles have never really had much of a place in my culinary repertoire. It’s a time thing mostly. I’d rather sear something off in a few minutes...
Published on June 12, 2013 - Page 15
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In a city that has become renowned for its hip and innovative restaurant scene, a local tourist attraction recently offered...
Published on June 12, 2013 - Page 15
Ceviche is a Central and South American dish in which raw seafood is “cooked” in a bath of citrus juice, often spiked with just a bit of hot peppers...
Published on June 9, 2013 - Page 41
Forget the tie. Think booze for Father’s Day, specifically a beverage tailor-made to suit the hobbies father knows best. Of course, to do that you...
Published on June 9, 2013 - Page 41
These cookies aren’t exactly a healthy treat for Dad. What with 1/2 cup of maple sugar and 1/2 cup of bacon fat, not to mention the bacon itself...
Published on June 8, 2013 - Page 31
NEW YORK (AP) — Oh the pull of that elusive reservation at the hot new restaurant. And double-oh the sweet and fatty decadence of a well-made dessert...
Published on June 5, 2013 - Page 15
A tapas-style meal made up of a variety of small, appetizer-like bites is something we tend to associate with evenings and cocktails. But the same...
Published on June 5, 2013 - Page 15
At heart, a quesadilla is pretty much a Mexican grilled cheese. Take a tortilla, stuff it with something savory, add some cheese, fold it in half and...