By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Like a lot of shoppers, I look for bargains when it comes to choosing which fruits and vegetables to cook each week. Related Articles Recipe: This Super Bowl snack is scrumptious and easy to prepare The secret to perfect tortiglioni with peppers and eggplant from a 1929 Italian cookbook Gretchen’s…
With Super Bowl Sunday approaching, I’m on the lookout for a nosh that is scrumptious and easy to prepare. White cheddar cheese topped with wine-soaked cherries and herbs is the perfect answer. The dried cherries need to soak in a mixture of wine, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, herbs de Provence and salt for 2 to…
By Kristina Peterson, Bloomberg News The first Pepsi Challenge tour in 50 years didn’t feature regular or even Diet Pepsi. Instead, the blind taste-test showdown last year pitted Pepsi Zero Sugar against Coca-Cola Zero Sugar. Related Articles Tuck into dinner by the fire at one of these Bay State dining spots The secret to perfect…
We’re digging out from the weekend’s snow and making our way through a Boston winter. Hunkering down may be the order of the day, but when we do venture out, it should be worth our while. How about dinner in front of a fireplace? Boston (and some lovely Cape towns) is dotted with dining spots…
By ADI BONI Every type of pasta has a purpose, and often a sauce to match. This recipe, which comes from the cookbook “The Talisman of Happiness,” matches tortiglioni with peppers and eggplant. Related Articles Gretchen’s table: Warm winter’s chill with a hot bowl of this tangy and traditional Mexican stew The most exciting restaurants…
By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Grocery stores might try to convince you otherwise, but it’s pretty tough to get a decent tomato in Western Pennsylvania in January. Related Articles The most exciting restaurants opening across the US Quick Fix: Beef Tenderloin with Cranberry Mustard Sauce and Green Beans with Rice Fish cakes and Birmingham greens…
By Kat Odell, Bloomberg News Get ready to step up to the counter for some of the year’s more anticipated cooking. Related Articles Quick Fix: Beef Tenderloin with Cranberry Mustard Sauce and Green Beans with Rice Fish cakes and Birmingham greens were a hit at the Harlem EatUp! festival 3 simple dishes get dinner on…
By Linda Gassenheimer, Tribune News Service Cranberries, brown sugar, orange juice, and a touch of mustard come together to create a quick, mouthwatering sauce for beef tenderloin slices. This dish is perfect for the season or any time you want a special meal. Related Articles Fish cakes and Birmingham greens were a hit at the…
By MARCUS SAMUELSSON, Voracious The green salad in this recipe calls for two types of greens, turnip and mustard. A mess of greens, whether they be turnip, collard or mustard, have been staples in the homes of African Americans for hundreds of years. Collard leaves are large; mustards have a slightly peppery taste; and turnips…
PITTSBURGH — Still suffering from a post-holiday drag? After the fun of Christmas and New Year’s, it’s completely understandable if you’re having a hard time snapping back into a routine. It can be tough to get back on track and re-establish home cooking habits, especially when the frozen dinner aisle and takeout make it so…
