Category: Food

Jerk Chicken Bowls

View the print-ready version of this recipe. Why I Love This Chicken Bowl Flavorful—The combination of the jerk seasoning, the homemade pineapple sauce, and the mango are so wonderful it will transport you to the Caribbean! Healthy—I am always a fan of all-in-one bowls like this Jerk Chicken Bowl that incorporate a protein, rice or pasta,…


Curried Chicken with Peppers

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Very sadly my longtime friend and renowned curry expert Raghavan Iyer passed away shortly after I interviewed him about his new book, “On the Curry Trail.” I feel privileged to have known him for so many years and have great admiration for his work. After our chat, I…


Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders

View the print-ready version of this recipe. Like most kids, my daughter prefers “kid food” to “grown-up food” any day of the week. Occasionally, it works to my advantage—a trip to McDonald’s makes excellent bribery—but most of the time I’m just dealing with a picky eater. Rather than desperately trying to coax her into eating…


Jerk Shrimp with Rice and Peas

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Scallions, thyme, allspice and (most important of all) scotch bonnet are the essential ingredients in jerk cooking. Jerking is a long process of spicing and cooking meat and fish over an open fire. We can enjoy jerk flavors without the long preparation and cooking times using prepared jerk…


Crispy Pork Chops With Arugula Salad

By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette How did you eat pork chops growing up? If you’re of a certain age, I’ll bet it was with a side of applesauce or maybe homemade mashed potatoes. Both pair perfectly with pork, so I’m not throwing shade on mom or grandma. But since it’s spring, when fresh greens…


Celebrating spring with Pike Place Market Pasta-Maker Michela Tartaglia + Recipe

By Bethany Jean Clement From The Seattle Times Seattle—MIchela Tartaglia is the extremely charming proprietor of Pasta Casalinga in Seattle’s landmark Pike Place Market. There, in a tiny space that’s open on one side to the Market’s airy atrium, she and her staff purvey big plates of extremely good pasta, prepared with ingredients that change…


Outdoor Entertaining in Style, According to Vera Stewart

A consummate hostess, Vera Stewart shares her tips for warm-weather entertaining—plus a few favorite recipes from her new cookbook, “The VeryVera Cookbook: Occasions.” Be Flexible: The backyard offers countless possibilities for fun presentations, weather permitting—but “always have a Plan B in your pocket,” in case it gets a little too warm or a storm rolls…


Peanut Butter Toffee Cookies

Delicious cookies with a surprise in every bite! My home state of Georgia is known for peanuts; I was even able to visit and learn from some Georgia peanut farmers on an episode of my cooking show, which was such a fun experience! Hope you enjoy these cookies as much as I do! Prep Time:…


Gouda Crescents

A delicious Gouda filling wrapped in warm puff pastry makes an extremely appetizing small bite for your friends and family. The optional sauces can add either a little sweetness or a little heat. Feel free to increase the cayenne pepper in the filling if you want these crescents on the spicier side! Prep Time: 35…


Southern Chopped Salad

A classic salad with almost all Southern ingredients! This is a delicious side salad, but it can also make a great main dish if you are looking for something on the lighter side. Every bite of this salad will have a different ingredient that will keep you going back for more! Prep Time: 30 minutes…