The American image of Spain is Andalucía: the home of bullfights, flamenco, gazpacho, and pristine whitewashed hill towns. This southern part of the country feels more quintessentially Spanish than perhaps anywhere else. When visiting this area, I always make a point to venture into what’s called the Route of the White Hill Towns (Ruta de…
Rick Steves’ Europe: Cultural Treats in Small-Town Andalucía
The American image of Spain is Andalucía: the home of bullfights, flamenco, gazpacho, and pristine whitewashed hill towns. This southern part of the country feels more quintessentially Spanish than perhaps anywhere else. When visiting this area, I always make a point to venture into what’s called the Route of the White Hill Towns (Ruta de…
Like It or Not, You Need a Good Credit Score
In my perfect world, there would be no credit scores. And while I do not believe that credit is necessarily evil, in that perfect world of mine, there would be no need for any of that because it would be, well … perfect! Back to reality. There are myriad reasons we need to have good…
Stuck on what to cook for dinner? Give salmon a go
Salmon saves dinner. Seriously. This delicious fish cooks in no time and always feels like a treat. Salmon welcomes a world of flavors, such as soy and lemongrass, tomato basil sauce and spicy salsa. The meaty, rich fish is perfect for the grill, oven or microwave. I’ve enjoyed my subscription to Alaskan salmon shipped frozen…
Diabetes Quick Fix: Oven-Fried Chicken With Creamed Corn and Lima Beans
By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Fried chicken outstrips all other fast-food sales combined. I decided to bake this chicken in the oven and give it a crunchy crust without frying it. Placing the baking tray in the oven to preheat will cook the bottom side of the chicken without having to turn it….
Quick Fix: Paparedelle With Shrimp, Zucchini and Sweet Peppers Features Pleasing Combination of Flavors
By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Here’s a fun recipe that’s full of flavor and easy to make. Pappardelle is a wide noodle that captures this sauce made with lots of garlic and white wine. The combination of flavors and textures is pleasing and makes this a one-dish meal that you can enjoy as…
Easy Culinary Investments Pay Huge Dividends of Flavor
By Daniel Neman From St. Louis Post-Dispatch For dinner last night, I whipped up a simple little shrimp dish. And then I made it a simple little exceptional shrimp dish. The basics were shrimp, white wine, onion, garlic, mushrooms and lemon juice, all cooked in a mixture of olive oil and butter. The exception was…
EatingWell: This Bright, Clean Coleslaw Is Perfect for a Picnic
Forget mayonnaise-laden coleslaw. The bright, clean flavors in this version go well with everything from tacos to barbecue. Vinegary Coleslaw Serves 2 Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Pinch of celery seed Pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups…
Seriously Simple: Celebrate Dad With Lamb Brochettes on Father’s Day
Sometimes it’s hard to come up with a novel dish to celebrate Dad on his day. My dad loved lamb, and this recipe was always a standout for him and our family. Cooling minted yogurt sauce, an Indian staple condiment, functions as both a marinade that tenderizes the meat and a crunchy, refreshing sauce to…
The Secret to Making Crispy-Tender Fried Calamari Every Time
When cooked properly, fried calamari is the perfect appetizer: crisp and tender, perfect for popping into your mouth all on its own, with a spritz of lemon, or dipped into marinara sauce. On the other hand, fried calamari can easily become sad and soggy, chewy to the point of being rubbery, or — worst-case scenario…
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