Diane Rossen Worthington – Page 2

Seriously Simple: Grilled peach salad is a taste of summer

July 21, 2021 at 10:47 a.m.

During every season, I find reasons why I like that season the best. In summer, it is the easiest to declare summer is the best! Complicated cooking is out the...

Bread pudding comes in all shapes and flavors.

Seriously Simple: A patriotic bread pudding to celebrate Fourth of July

June 21, 2021 at 12:07 p.m.

Bread pudding has been traced the 11th and 12th centuries in England, as people baked this treat to use up leftover bread. Even in those times they were thinking about...

The marinade brings out the sweetness of the pork.

Seriously Simple: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with pork tacos, California style

April 13, 2021 at 2:59 p.m.

Do you know the meaning of Cinco de Mayo? It's a holiday that commemorates when the Mexican army defeated the French in the Battle of Puebla against overwhelming odds in...

Simple egg noodles work best for this recipe because they cook up in the same amount of time as the rice.

Seriously Simple: Anyone lucky enough to taste this St. Patrick’s Day side dish will simply love it

February 22, 2021 at 1:52 p.m.

I often find myself looking for side dishes that can accompany main courses without overpowering them. This is a recipe that does just that. Rice and noodles combined with toasted...

This dish is Seriously Simple to prepare once you have everything ready.

Seriously Simple: 1-skillet poultry pot pie streamlines the classic

February 9, 2021 at 11:04 a.m.

The weather has been surprisingly cold for this Los Angeles resident. I have been craving a crusty, creamy pot pie but frankly was too lethargic to prepare the many steps...

LUPA'S CACIO E PEPE | Roughly translating to "cheese and pepper," cacio e pepe is a Roman pasta dish as simple as its name suggests. This international meal was thought to be the best for Roman shepherds, who made it with the few simple dry ingredients they could carry on their travels. <a href="https://www.thedailymeal.com/recipes/lupas-cacio-e-pepe-recipe">For Lupa's Cacio e Pepe recipe, click here.</a>

Seriously Simple: Turn cabbage into a comforting dish with ease

February 1, 2021 at 11:50 a.m.

When it's cold outside, I yearn for dishes that include this amazing vegetable. I'll cook up cabbage with apples into a wilted bed for juicy roast Cornish hens, as a...

Warm chocolate lava cakes are a home cook's dream for an easy dessert.

Seriously Simple: Chocolate molten cakes for your sweetheart

January 25, 2021 at 11:54 a.m.

Life has been less than sweet this past year. So, what could be better than a chocolate caramel dessert to cheer us up on this holiday of love. And remember,...

Tri-tip is great on its own or in a sandwich.

Seriously Simple: Roast tri-tip is enhanced with coffee crust

January 20, 2021 at 8:50 a.m.

One of my favorite cuts of meat is the triangle tip roast, sometimes called "bottom sirloin" or "tri-tip." It is triangular and is marbled for flavorful cooking on the grill...

Combining flour with cornmeal lightens the batter.

Seriously Simple: Maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness to corn muffins

January 12, 2021 at 9:57 a.m.

These sweet little corn nuggets are a big hit on my table any time of year. Combining flour with cornmeal lightens the batter, and the sweet maple and brown sugar...

Split pea soup is fit for a main course on a cold day.

Seriously Simple: Try this split pea soup with a twist

December 28, 2020 at 12:18 p.m.

Split pea soup was a favorite of mine during my college days. It was inexpensive, filling and straightforward to prepare — a satisfying soup for cold days and evenings. This...

All Stories