Category: Food

Dominique Ansel visits Vegas to celebrate 10 years of the Cronut

By Johnathan L. Wright From Las Vegas Review-Journal Las Vegas—It was madness, sweet madness, those mornings in May, a decade ago, on Spring Street in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan. Chef Dominique Ansel had just introduced the Cronut, his pastry (now famous worldwide) made from croissant-style dough formed into doughnuts, then fried and filled with…


Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

View the print-ready version of this recipe. I love salad recipes that also function as a main dish, and this honey mustard chicken salad recipe is one of my favorites!  If you are in the mood for other main dish salad recipes, check out my Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad, or Apple Pecan Salad! Honey Mustard Chicken…


The Forgotten Beauty of Blanc-Manger

The blanc-manger is a somewhat forgotten medieval French dessert that surely deserves a comeback, especially during strawberry season. A cousin to Italian panna cotta, this dessert is made from milk, cream, sugar, and gelatin to reach a consistency that’s milky, smooth, and just firm enough, with just a gentle wobble. It’s quick and easy to make,…


Two in Five Canadians Buy Plant-Based Meat

A total of 39.4 percent of Canada, or nearly one in five, report they are likely to purchase plant-based food products within the next 6 months, according to a survey conducted by Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab. Sylvain Charlebois, director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University whose group performed the study, says the numbers are…


Stir-Fried Rice Noodles With Beef and Broccoli

By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Noodle dishes are a menu standard in homes, restaurants and food stalls from Japan to China to Italy to Peru. Often made with easy-to-find, everyday ingredients, they’re both wonderfully economical and oh-so versatile: They can be tossed in tomato sauce or pesto for a taste of Italy, simmered in…


These 3 Supplements Can Lower Your Dementia Risk, Current Evidence Suggests

Evidence suggests that nutritional deficits increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Nikhil Palekar, medical director of the Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease and director of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, said there is currently no evidence supporting the use of supplements to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. However, some studies…


Shrimp Scampi Pasta

The Perfect Spring Pick Spring is a favorite season of many, especially in any location where the snow begins to melt and sunshine returns. Weekends bring Farmer’s Breakfast Casseroles. Packing lunches equals Strawberry Aparagus Farro Salad. Dessert shouts out Lemony Lemon Bars. And dinner? This Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a stovetop meal full of light, refreshing flavors that make it an…


No Place Like Home: Evan Hennessey Is Making New Hampshire a Dining Destination

When you’ve cooked under Thomas Keller and Grant Achatz, nabbed $10,000 on Food Network’s “Chopped,” and own a restaurant that’s regularly ranked as one of North America’s best, the whole world is your oyster. But for New England native chef Evan Hennessey, there’s simply no place like home. “I grew up here in Dover, [New…


California’s Homegrown Barbecue Has a Centuries-Old Story to Tell

Billy Ruiz is holding his hand over a 550-degree-F fire. It might be low tech, but Ruiz is old school—and so is the cuisine he prepares: California’s Santa Maria barbecue. “The palm of my hand is my digital thermometer,” the master barbecue chef explains. If he can keep his hand over the red oak fire…


Anti-Aging Pain Reliever: This Wonder Fruit Has It All

Grapes are rich in a variety of nutrients. In addition, the antioxidant properties of grapes can help rejuvenate the body and prevent signs of aging. Grapes can be eaten fresh or made into raisins, wine, or grape jam. They contain various vitamins as well as potassium, calcium, and iron. Additionally, grape skins and seeds contain…