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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

Minn., R.I. gay couples: ‘We do’ – again?

As more states recognize marriage, many considering recelebrations

DATE: Aug 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Family

Religion Briefs

Holy Rollers to perform in Pagosa Springs The Holy Rollers, a band including Catholics and Protestants focused on praise and worship music, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at Po...

DATE: Aug 2, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

Pope wants clergy in the streets

Francis’ request interpreted differently around world

DATE: Aug 2, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion

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

Chocolate Baileys Ice Cream

Yield: 1 quart Ingredients: ½ cup Baileys Irish Cream liqueur 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1 cup milk 2 large eggs 1 cup s...

DATE: Jul 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

The scoop on ice cream

Celebrate summer with a new twist on a timeless treat

DATE: Jul 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Go for the food: Brooklyn Crab in NYC’s Red Hook

NEW YORK – In the last 40 years, Brooklyn has evolved from a joke to the ’hood to a brand. Today, neighborhoods all over the borough are flourishing. The working-class industrial neighborhoo...

DATE: Jul 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Food

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening