Now that the fall season is officially launched, it’s time to braise. After all, ’tis the season for fleece and woolies, lighting the fireplace, and reaching for our Dutch ovens. It’s time for cozy warmth and slow-food days, with the aromas of meat and spice wafting through the house. It’s meant for braises, stews, and…
Tasting Room Tips: What to Know Before You Go
As the pandemic and wildfires subside in California, tasting rooms begin to host more people indoors than they did during the last 20 months or so. Those seeking to visit wineries in northern California and elsewhere are eager to resume fond experiences of the past. And tasting room reopenings are planned just about everywhere these…
Golabki, 2 Ways: Traditional and ‘Cheaters’
Roll out the special characters for another great Polish dish: gołąbki. You will hear it as go-LAHB-kee, but in Polish, that unusual (for us) “l” makes the word sound like ga-WOMP-kee. While the literal translation means “little doves,” these are stuffed cabbage rolls (the size of little doves, but likely better tasting!). As I wrote…
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Are Golden, Gooey, and Absolutely Foolproof
Anyone else grow up heating bread and cheese in the microwave on unsupervised afternoons at home? The results were always terrible, with mushy bread and melted cheese that got everywhere—but hey, you had a hot cheese sandwich to hold you over until dinnertime, and you didn’t have to turn on the stove. Thinking back on…
Life Lessons—and Flaky Biscuits—From the Great Depression
My father was a child during the Great Depression. Though the Great Depression ended some 80-odd years ago, for those who lived through it, the effects still govern their choices and lives. For those of us who only know of the time period via history books, there are valid lessons we can learn and apply…
Extra Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Are an Irresistible Appetizer
Some appetizers seem to disappear more quickly than others. Take bacon-wrapped shrimp, for example: If they’re on the table, it’s almost guaranteed that they’ll be the first to go. They’re just irresistible. Play around with the seasonings and dipping sauces for some variation. And, of course, you can’t go wrong with just dipping in clarified…
A Surprising Reason to Use Fresh Ginger in Homemade Marinade
The nicest thing happened to me one day as I rifled through the mail. I got a letter from Dr. C. Eugene Allen, a professor and food scientist at the University of Minnesota who just happened to be a fan of this column. He was responding to a teriyaki marinade recipe for venison I’d offered…
Applesauce Cake With Hot Rum Sauce Will Get You So Excited About Fall
It’s always fun to open up my grandma’s recipe box to find the perfect dish handwritten on an index card. And her classic applesauce cake jumped out at me as the ideal treat for fall. It’s made with all the warm spices we associate with the cooler months—cinnamon, cloves, and allspice—and there are chopped walnuts…
Flavored Vinegars Make Elegant Holiday Gifts
Just as I was wondering what on earth I would do with all of the basil, oregano, and chives in my garden, here came a note from Ginny M. of Minnesota: “I love using flavored vinegars. How can I make my own?” Her note reminded me that herb vinegars are so easy to make, but…
The Family Table: 4 Secrets to Grandma’s Unbeatable Brownies
Submitted by Megan Baker, Grants Pass, Oregon My grandmother and I have similar penmanship. Perhaps that’s why I pull out the index card containing her “Saucepan Brownies” recipe even though I’ve had it memorized for years now. I like looking at her writing. Growing up, my family would spend Sunday mornings at church and Sunday afternoons…
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