Cultivating culinarians
Future foodies showcase their skills at county fair
DATE: Aug 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food
As French idea of restaurant changes, so does law
PARIS – The country that gave us the words restaurant, bistro and cuisine is changing how it eats.
For the first time in France, fast food overtook traditional restaurant receipts...
DATE: Aug 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food
Three fresh takes on humble chicken breast
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are literally THE white meat of the meat world. They are a great lean protein, quick and easy to prepare, freeze well, and take to just about any flavor or...
DATE: Aug 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food
Spice-Rubbed Chicken Breasts
Start to finish: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tabl...
DATE: Aug 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food
A cut above
Chef carves intricate works of art from fruits and vegetables
DATE: Aug 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food
Miso-Lime Marinated Chicken Strips
Notes: These marinated chicken strips are incredibly versatile. Prep them in the morning, then just cook off when you get home from work. They can be cooked on the grill, in a grill pan on t...
DATE: Aug 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food
Sticky Orange-Cilantro Smothered Chicken
Start to finish: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), cut into 2-inch chunks
½ cup low-sodium...
DATE: Aug 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food
Seasonal tomatoes make delicious cheesy bread
Obviously, the season has a role in this, but lately I’ve found myself craving bread and fresh tomatoes.
It’s a combination with a history for me. When I was a kid, my go-to summe...
DATE: Aug 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food
A case for the value menu: It’s not as fattening
NEW YORK – If you’re trying to watch calories while keeping your meal under $5 at a fast-food restaurant, sticking to the value menu might not be a bad idea.
Fast-food chains such...
DATE: Aug 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food
No shark fins in N.Y. starting in 2014
ALBANY, N.Y. – New York is banning trade in shark fins starting next summer in an effort to protect the marine predators.
The fins are used in soup popular in Chinese cuisine, and...
DATE: Jul 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food
Philadelphia-style Pistachio Ice Cream
Ingredients:
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons undyed, unsalted pistachio nuts
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup half-and-half
½ cup sugar
½ ...
DATE: Jul 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food
A versatile, tangy salad with scallops as the star
Scallops are the perfect summertime food – light, yet filling, flavorful, but also versatile enough to pair with all sorts of foods. In this case, with salad.
I call for sea scall...
DATE: Jul 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food
