By Linda Gassenheimer, Tribune News Service Capture the bold, vibrant flavors of southern Spain with Gambas al Ajillo—succulent Spanish garlic shrimp sizzling in olive oil with chili and fresh garlic. A staple in Madrid and across the region, this iconic dish is a highlight on the menu of any Spanish-inspired restaurant. Related Articles These 8…
By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH — Good luck to August vacationers who still need to find a bathing suit or plastic bucket to keep the kids happy at the beach. Stores have already switched into back-to-school mode, making summer accoutrements nearly impossible to find. Related Articles Recipe: Cheeseburger rice paper spirals offer tasty gluten-free…
By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fast food burgers hit the spot on road trips and when you’re pressed for time. But given most sandwich buns are made with wheat, there often aren’t a lot of options for those with gluten allergies. Related Articles Summer eggplant salad an easy feast Fire up your Labor Day grill…
This hearty summer salad is a celebration of the season’s freshest vegetables. Roasted eggplant, juicy tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and peppery arugula come together to create a mix of vibrant textures and flavors. I added creamy Fontina cheese and crunchy croutons to turn it into a satisfying, no-fuss dinner. To speed things up, I…
President Grover Cleveland made Labor Day an official national holiday back in 1894 to honor the contributions and achievements of American workers. I doubt that the president foresaw that down the road, Americans would embrace the occasion by firing up their grills. We savor dishes that sing to barbecue lovers’ souls. We celebrate the magic…
These aren’t my mama’s olives. Not the pickle-like sharpness of the pimiento-stuffed olives that swam in Mom’s occasional martinis. Not the pitted crow-feather black olives that cuddled between gherkins and pickled watermelon rind in our holiday relish dish; those were tasteless gloomy orbs cured with lye and dyed with chemical additives. I used them for…
By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Rice bowls topped with tasty slivers of beef, chicken, egg, tempura or seafood have ancient roots in Japan and other parts of Asia. But the hearty, one-bowl dishes are also incredibly popular on American tables, given their wide variety and ease of preparation. Related Articles Paula Deen has abruptly closed…
By RUSS BYNUM, Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Former Food Network star Paula Deen announced Friday the abrupt closure of the Savannah restaurant that launched her to fame with its menu of fried chicken, banana pudding and other indulgent Southern dishes. Deen ran The Lady & Sons restaurant with her two sons, Jamie and…
By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH — Cocktails are a wonderful thing because they offer such a wide array of flavors. Everyone has their favorite, with choices often predicated by the season. Related Articles Crème fraîche creates a creamy broth in this recipe for briny-sweet steamed clams Summer berry bars with lemon glaze easier than…
By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street A big bowl of steamed clams and juicy-crisp corn is summer eating at its finest. The combination is fresh, sweet and briny, almost like a chowder made for eating with your fingers. Related Articles Summer berry bars with lemon glaze easier than pie 3 delicious dishes you can…
