Bold, spicy flavors have never been more in demand, especially when they add a global element to a dish. One of my favorite foods these days is Korean fried chicken, which I ate twice on a recent trip to New York City. Celebrated for its crispy exterior and tender interior, Korean fried chicken has been…
By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH — Adam Sweetland has cooked for many different types of diners since graduating from IUP Academy of Culinary Arts, the nationally recognized culinary program offered by Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Punxsutawney, in 1998. Related Articles Joanna Gaines shares her cinnamon roll recipe German bakers bring Christmas specialty to…
By Anna Butler, The Dallas Morning News Add a gourmet touch to your holiday spread — or just make an extra special breakfast. Joanna Gaines has shared her homemade cinnamon roll recipe. Related Articles German bakers bring Christmas specialty to life with rich tradition and sweetness Spicy Swedish meatballs? Holiday appetizers get a festive upgrade…
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER, Associated Press DRESDEN, Germany (AP) — When pastry chef Tino Gierig is asked what the famous Dresden stollen tastes like, his eyes sparkle and his voice rises to an enthusiastic sing-song as as he describes the rich delicacy filled with raisins and other dried fruits. “Stollen tastes like Christmas, like family, like…
By Meredith Deeds and Connor Deeds, The Minnesota Star Tribune Thanksgiving may be all about the turkey, stuffing and pie, but at our house the real magic begins long before the bird hits the table. Related Articles Pamela Anderson’s vegetable bourguignon is a hearty dish for cozy nights Gretchen’s table: Chongqing chicken gets a touch…
By PAMELA ANDERSON Cooking with wine always feels elegant and elevated. This Vegetable Bourguignon, from my cookbook “I Love You: Recipes from the Heart” is hearty and satisfying for family dinners or for curling up by a fire on dark, moody days. And it’s always good for leftovers. Related Articles Spicy Swedish meatballs? Holiday appetizers…
By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Do you love hot and spicy food? Long for a dish that sets your mouth on fire? Related Articles The best food cities in America for 2025 Brewing coffee for holiday guests? Learn how from a champion barista These holiday cookies are as fun to make as they are delicious…
For those who plan their traveling around food, there’s a new gastronomic ranking that puts Bay Area cities way up there. Related Articles Dua Lipa’s Mexico concerts come with specialty tacos, hot sauce and margaritas Shredded cheese sold in dozens of states recalled due to potential for metal fragment contamination Recipe: Fruit, seeds, almonds and…
Coffee is so much a part of our culture that it’s easy to forget how complex it can be to brew a consistently good cup. “Coffee, unfortunately is very, very easy to screw up at home. It’s one of those tricky things,” said Heather Perry, chief executive officer of the rapidly growing Klatch Coffee chain….
To my way of thinking, most folks love cookies. In the case of holiday cookies, for many it’s not just for their splendid taste and texture. Fondness is often linked to memories of warm kitchens and pleasant family times. Baking cookies is old-fashioned holiday fun. Cookies come in all shapes, sizes and flavors. Some are…
