It’s a Disney World tradition for many: the meals or drinks “around the world” loop at Epcot, where you can savor tasty treats from a plethora of destinations. But what if that kind of experience could be had without the airfare, pricey hotels and crazy crowds? And what if your stops were family-owned spots serving…
By Linda Gassenheimer, Tribune News Service This easy one-pan recipe is perfect for a quick, fuss-free meal. Everything bakes together on a single sheet pan for minimal cleanup. Related Articles Pair tart apples with chicken and fennel for an easy fall dinner Quick Fix: Moroccan Chicken Sip your way through California’s Midpeninsula Wine Trail Recipe:…
By Beth Dooley, The Minnesota Star Tribune Chicken roasted with apples and fennel, a perfect fall pairing, is both weeknight simple and dinner-party worthy. Related Articles Quick Fix: Moroccan Chicken Sip your way through California’s Midpeninsula Wine Trail Recipe: Creamy butternut squash bisque Cooking with the dead: ‘To Die For’ tries out recipes etched on…
By Linda Gassenheimer, Tribune News Service Chicken seasoned with cinnamon, cumin, and turmeric creates a fragrant, savory Moroccan-inspired dish. The turmeric not only infuses the chicken with a warm golden hue but also adds a earthy depth to the flavor. Related Articles Sip your way through California’s Midpeninsula Wine Trail Recipe: Creamy butternut squash bisque…
A glossy brochure and marketing campaign once drew visitors to a cluster of wineries tucked into a corner of industrial San Carlos. These proclaimed the Midpeninsula Wine Trail an easy way to get your wine fix without trekking to Wine Country. Related Articles 5 tips for choosing healthy beverages during pumpkin spice season Seattle, a…
By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette It may not exactly be soup weather yet, but as we march into October, you know the brisk weather that mandates pulling on a sweatshirt will soon be upon us. Related Articles Sip your way through California’s Midpeninsula Wine Trail Cooking with the dead: ‘To Die For’ tries out recipes…
Who’d have guessed that the place to find a killer spritz cookie recipe would be inside a cemetery? But that’s just where Naomi Odessa Miller-Dawson’s cookie recipe lives, etched in stone at her final resting place at Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery. Related Articles Pumpkinpalooza: Our Trader Joe’s autumn taste test Quick Fix: Sangria Pork Chops with…
Decades ago cranberries used to be boring: Just a ho-hum side dish that made holiday appearances and disappeared into culinary obscurity the rest of the year. Often, cranberries were simply dumped from a can, either jellied or sauced. When jellied, they conformed to the shape of the can; cut, the jiggly slices toppled like cascading…
Except for Half Moon Bay, no one does pumpkin season like Trader Joe’s. The 2025 autumnal lineup of products includes a sizable number of returning bestsellers and a couple of new options (or new to us). We bought a few grocery bags’ worth of snacks and treats (the new Halloween mini-totes weren’t available yet) land…
By Linda Gassenheimer, Tribune News Service I came across bottled sangria at the market and was inspired by its fruity, spiced notes—perfect for pairing with tender pork loin chops. The sangria adds a subtle depth of flavor that complements the savory richness of the meat. To round out this early fall dinner, orzo, a rice-shaped…
