Dining with the chicories
Frisee and Belgian endive go together nicely. After all, they are both from the chicory family. Sometimes mistaken for escarole that has broad leaves, frisee is really curly endive with...
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Ancient grain popping up in today’s cooking
Farro is an ancient strain of wheat that looks like a plump barley kernel. You can find farro in natural food stores, gourmet food stores and now in many supermarkets....
A pear and spice treat for tea time
I enjoy baking bread when it's cold outside. The bread's aroma drifts through the air, creating a warm, welcoming scent throughout my kitchen. Sometimes I am up for making a...
Pumpkin chocolate bread
What's a quick bread? By definition it's bread that does not rely upon yeast to rise, but rather uses baking powder or baking soda as the leavening agent. You don't...
Pumpkin chocolate bread
What's a quick bread? By definition it's bread that does not rely upon yeast to rise, but rather uses baking powder or baking soda as the leavening agent. You don't...
Keep your cool with chilled soup
Simple chilled soups are a delightful way to serve fresh produce. They should be made ahead so there is plenty of time to properly chill. To get started, try this...
Ceviche pairs well with crisp white wine
What's better than a glass of wine and a tantalizing bite to go with it? In Barbara Scott-Goodman's new book, "Wine Bites" (Chronicle Books, $25), the author offers simple snacks...
Grilled banana splits
It just goes to show that good things always find an audience. In 1904 a pharmacist in Latrobe, Pa., who loved to create her own inventive fountain dessert combinations, came...
Mustard glaze fit for a hen
Cornish game hens are very young chickens that weigh less than 2 pounds. They are not a game bird, so their flavor is very mild. Sweet or savory marinades bring...
A tasty tangle of spring
As I thumbed through Marie Simmons' new cookbook, "Fresh & Fast Vegetarian: Recipes That Make a Meal" (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $17.95), I could see why people choose vegetable-rich diets. Full...