Wine lore says that the cork, which comes from the bark of the cork oak tree, may first have been used to seal wine bottles by the Benedictine monk Dom Perignon, replacing wooden stoppers in about 1670. This advance then led to the development of literally dozens of gadgets designed to remove them from bottles….
This Secret to the Best Buttery Chicken Breasts Are Already in Your Pantry
Take it easy for dinner tonight with this delicious meal that’s ready in a flash. Ritz cracker chicken takes ho-hum boneless, skinless chicken breasts and two common pantry staples—mayonnaise and Ritz crackers—and turns them into a crisp and juicy main dish. It’s a chicken dinner that you’ll find yourself making again and again. What sets…
These Extra-Crispy Carrot Fries Are an Easy Way to Eat More Vegetables
Never had a carrot fry before? I hadn’t either, until a recent trip to my in-laws’ for the holidays. At a family dinner out with my three little nephews and niece, the kids were given carrots fries with their chicken tenders and were none the wiser—they loved the sweetness and crunch! These baked carrots fries…
Don’t Toss Your Old Bread
Spring cleaning is a refreshing and cathartic ritual, and the kitchen is a great place to begin. Clean out the refrigerator, toss any items with long-past use-by dates, and refresh those old spices parked in a drawer. As you fill your trash and recycling bins, keep one exception in mind: Under no circumstances should you…
Asparagus Soup with Lemon and Parmesan
View the print-ready version of this recipe. One of my favorite soup recipes, this creamy asparagus soup is made without heavy cream – just vegetables, broth, and a bit of Parmesan cheese puréed to silky perfection. It’s perfect for early spring when asparagus is in peak season and there’s still a chill in the air. Serve…
Early Spring Days Prove Perfect for a Hearty Vegetable Stir-Fry
By JeanMarie Brownson From Tribune Content Agency The inspiration for this stir-fry: curried noodles from our local takeout shop. The combination of crisp-crunchy vegetables with tender noodles pleases the whole family. For seasoning, simply mix bottled curry powder with chicken broth, garlic and ginger. I add shrimp for protein and offer hoisin-glazed tofu for even…
This Mediterranean-Style Side Dish Should Be on Your Dinner Menu
By Diane Rossen Worthington From Tribune Content Agency While I love creamy, soft sliced potatoes layered with cheese and cream, I have also learned to love simpler, healthier potato gratins. This gratin is full of rustic flavor without the need for heavy cream since it relies on vegetables, fresh herbs and cheese for its zesty…
Debunking Food Storage Myths
When it comes to emergency food storage, there are no “one size fits all” guidelines. More than a few people have ended up with strange foods in their closets and cupboards they don’t know what to do with. Germade, textured vegetable protein, and ABC soup mix are all featured on many well-meaning food storage lists….
Chef Alan Bergo Is Unlocking the Forgotten World of Wild Foods
When you work with wild food, says Alan Bergo, “you learn about a lot more than food.” For the Minnesota professional chef turned full-time forager, foraging expanded his horizons beyond what he even thought possible—and possibly saved his life. Take the results of a recent rabbit hole of research: isirgan salatasi, a traditional Turkish salad…
Crispy Bean and Cheese Burritos
View the print-ready version of this recipe. Why I love this recipe: FAST! I can whip these up in less than 20 minutes. Here’s a list of my other favorite meals you can make in under 30-Minutes. Few Ingredients: I always have these basic pantry ingredients on hand! If you want to go the extra mile use…
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