By Sono Motoyama, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH — The price of ground beef has gone up 51% since February 2020. In the past year, the U.S. has seen record low cattle numbers because of drought over the past few years. Tariffs on imports, rising input costs and cattle disease have also put pressure on beef prices….
By J.M. HIRSCH MIAMI (AP) — Rachael Ray isn’t sick. Her marriage is healthy, too. And yes, she’s still on TV. Rumors have swirled around the woman who gave us 30-minute meals since she stepped away from her daily show. But that hasn’t diminished her thrill at rolling through her mid-50s still cooking on television…
By Linda Gassenheimer, Tribune News Service Here’s a simple, foolproof way to cook fish so it stays moist and tender every time. Gently poach the fillets in barely simmering water for just 4 to 5 minutes. The secret is to make sure the water is at a low simmer. Finish it with a light, flavorful…
By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette If ever there was liberation to be found in the never-ending grind of nightly meal preparation, it’s got to be the ready-to-go product scorned by some but beloved by many: the supermarket rotisserie chicken. Related Articles Mary Ann Esposito’s Roasted Cabbage and Carrot Soup This giant pancake is crispy, fluffy…
Roasting raw vegetables brings out flavor as their natural sugars caramelize. This technique is used for this delicious roasted cabbage and carrot soup. TAG GOES HERE Roasted Cabbage and Carrot Soup INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups water ½ cup barley Salt to taste 4 tablespoons olive or avocado oil 2 cups coarsely chopped raw cabbage 2…
If you’re still making pancakes for your family like a short-order cook, I’ve got just the thing to make your morning routine a whole lot easier: a skillet pancake. Just pour the batter into a hot skillet, bake for about half an hour, then sit down to breakfast together. There’s simply no better way to…
People choose to eat less meat for a variety of reasons, from religious and cultural to health benefits. But don’t forget: Meat-free dishes taste good, too. With a run of springlike weather and the beginning of Lent, now is a great time to try a recipes that are lighter in preparation but not in flavor….
By MARK KENNEDY, AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Padma Lakshmi is back in the kitchen with a knives-out cooking competition, and this time the stakes are higher — for the contestants and for her. Related Articles The Guess Who plan the band’s first official US tour in over two decades An Oscar race…
This DIY meal-in-a-jar has enough pizzazz to greatly improve workday lunches. Limp greens and soggy veggies are often the fate of a made-ahead salad destined for the lunchbox. In Giada De Laurentiis’ cookbook, “Happy Cooking,” she provides a shaker jar strategy. Chill. Shake. Enjoy. Recently I riffed on this theme: Instead of the romaine, I used a…
By LAUREN CHAMBERS I make these wraps most weekdays for lunch as they’re easy, tasty and packed with protein. They’re also loaded with fresh raw fruits and veggies. Related Articles How social media killed the food festival stars. And created others Quick Fix: Chicken Hungarian Goulash with Caraway Pappardelle Burger King is testing AI headsets…
