STYLISH RECIPE WRANGLER
When fish is really fresh, it needs only a few minutes to cook.Add fresh herbs and you have a delicious meal.
Wanda Reynolds from Baltimore was looking for a recipe for baked shad. She remembered seeing a recipe for making the fish some years ago in a local newspaper. She thought the recipe called for a long baking time that helped soften the bones.
True story: When New Zealand's modern sauvignon blancs burst on the scene in the 1980s, American tasters raved about their literally mouth-watering acids and pungent, vibrant gooseberry aromas.
This is one of those occasions in which Mr. Tidbit discovers that a familiar grocery item is offered in an astounding variety of flavors, not all of which might be available at any one store. This time it's Hunt's diced tomatoes. In addition to crushed, stewed and whole tomatoes - each offered in at least two variants - Hunt's offers these 14 diced-tomato possibilities:
2011 Red C Sauvignon Blanc 'Dry Creek Valley'
Q: Could you get the recipe for seafood chowder from Flanigan's Restaurant? It is so delicious! I would love to try making it at home.
Q: Many of us have made yogurt cheese by straining yogurt through a coffee filter or cheesecloth. Would this work with the thicker Greek yogurt? Also, can Greek yogurt be used in recipes calling for sour cream?
Ancient grains and concepts starred at this year's Natural Products Expo West, a titanic trade show for natural and organic products. The supplements and powdered this-and-that of previous shows have given way to real food.
Dear SOS: We were hosted by our good friends for our 50th anniversary for dinner at Morton's Steakhouse. We were served smoked salmon pizza as an appetizer. Could you manage to get the recipe?
A garlicky-sweet glaze coats pan-roasted pork tenderloin in this quick Cuban-inspired meal. Mojo is a Cuban condiment and marinade that is used in Cuban recipes. There are many versions, but it's usually made with Seville or sour oranges, spices, garlic, onion and oil. It is sold bottled in most supermarkets and is sometimes called Spanish barbecue sauce.
A gas grill is a wonderfully easy way to fire up the grilling season, but for real flavor, nothing beats cooking over charcoal. That is, as long as that great charcoal flavor isn't ruined by the taste of lighter fluid.
If you've been observing meatless Fridays and have fallen into a fish rut, go for super simple. Fish is not finicky and really is effortless to cook. So many varieties are mild tasting and just need simple seasonings and sides to give them a boost.
The fifth season of AMC's hit advertising drama "Mad Men" returns at 9 p.m. Sunday with a special two-hour premiere. Here are some recipes to help you celebrate the series' return.
Timing is everything, right?
Buy yourself some green food coloring and color your favorite treats for St. Patrick’s Day.
A generation or so ago, women were clamoring to get out of their home kitchens. Now, men are working to get in. And not just any guys, mind you, but some of the top male chefs, restaurateurs and TV cooking stars -- the men who’ve made their money and reputations toiling at big, bad restaurant stoves.
Oranges aren’t just for making juice and lemons are just for making lemonade. Citrus fruits make great snacks, flavor dishes and add zest to syrups and teas.
Despite the wide array of ways we can feel, look and live better, one thing rings true. Most of our January resolutions are so extreme that they have very little staying power when February arrives.
