Using watermelon seed milk as a base for vegan ricotta creates “an incredibly milky flavor and delicate texture with a hint of grassiness, reminiscent of its dairy counterpart,” writes chef Miyoko Schinner in her new cookbook, “The Vegan Creamery” (Ten Speed Press, $27). “Note that the addition of cashews is an imperative, not an option,”…
Pumpkin spice latte season began at a well-known coffee chain in late August. Thanks to the phenomenon known as pumpkin creep — the earlier and earlier arrival of pumpkin-flavored beverages each year — pumpkin beer season starts earlier now too. But that’s not a bad thing: beers made with pumpkin, and more often pumpkin spice,…
By KATIE WORKMAN, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Some flavor crazes flirt with us and fade. Others stay and make themselves at home. It’s too soon to tell for sure, but the Dubai chocolate movement seems to have put down roots and is spreading at a brisk clip. The sweet flavors and thick texture…
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 past, is simmered with…
Fall is when we typically trade the lighter, produce-heavy dishes of summer for heartier comfort foods. That crisp, cool salad that hit the spot on a hot night in July doesn’t quite cut it in sweatshirt weather. Once the leaves start to change color and we’re reaching for an extra blanket at bedtime instead of…
This delicious olive mixture was inspired by David Tannis, a professional chef for over 30 years in such highly regarded restaurants as Chez Panisse in Berkeley and Café Escalera in Santa Fe. He has written several critically acclaimed cookbooks. I love the spicy heat in his Spiced Olives with Lemon and Garlic. Most often I…
By Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader “Well, well whiskey, looks like we meet again …” With a line from one of his songs, country music star Dierks Bentley last month serenaded a room full of fans at Louisville’s Green River Distillery who came not just for the music but for the whiskey. Bentley introduced the latest…
By MELINA WALLING Maggie Baird says her vegan cinnamon rolls are a family favorite — including to her children, who happen to be the world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas. Related Articles Country star Dierks Bentley takes his bourbon up a notch with high-proof release Recipe: With a skillet, moussaka doesn’t have to be a…
By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fall is when we typically trade the lighter, produce-heavy dishes of summer for heartier comfort foods. Related Articles Here’s a versatile eggplant recipe you’ll love. Trust us With over 700 years of history, mixiotes should be on your Mexican food bucket list 4 recipes for fall cooking Fresh red peppers…
By Beth Dooley, The Minnesota Star Tribune It’s hard to imagine my late summer kitchen without eggplant. Related Articles With over 700 years of history, mixiotes should be on your Mexican food bucket list 4 recipes for fall cooking Fresh red peppers are the star of this panzanella recipe Girl Scouts drop Exploremores: Is the…
