Microwave-made roux puts gumbo on table fast
Gumbo is typically neither simple nor quick, but if you need gumbo now, this quick version satisfies the bill. My 16-year-old son often brings a never-ending parade of friends over...
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Turn pancakes into savory dish
Pancakes for dinner always add a sense of fun to an otherwise ordinary day. Give them a savory twist with the addition of corn, shiitake mushrooms and Asiago cheese, and...
A little chili heat spices up beef tenderloin leftovers
An abundance of beef tenderloin left over from the holidays inspired this spicy dish. The cut is pricey, of course, so you may not want to buy it specifically to...
Spaghetti carbonara
This is a dish that is rich and satisfying, so you only need a small amount to feel indulged. Most of the ingredients are on hand, so you can make...
Breakfast for dinner
Chilaquiles is a Mexican tortilla casserole traditionally served as a breakfast dish, using up the leftovers from the night before. In this version, although less authentic but much quicker, a...
Cooking that pops
Our tinkering with soda pop in the kitchen yielded a range of recipes and tips. An especially easy and flavorful way to incorporate these flavors is in vinaigrettes and sauces....
Soda boost
Subtle flavors, minimal sugar, adult tastes. It's the new world of soda pop. Supermarket shelves are devoting more space to these new carbonated beverages with flavors such as dragon fruit/blackberry,...
3 ways to top tilapia
Tilapia, a mild (some say boring) fish, is available year-round. It is almost exclusively farm-raised and an environmentally sound choice. Here are three ways to top the plain fish with...
Chop to it
OK,so you've got a food processor, blender, hand mixer and/or stand mixer--and knives--in your kitchen. Why add an electric mini-chopper? Sometimes all you need is a little power--to finely chop...
Churning it out
The need for ice cream makers baffles many: "Another appliance in my kitchen?" they wail. But skeptical frozen-treat lovers may want to reconsider. These machines offer an excellent way to...