The Cooking News

Recipe News: Trading Post: Berry, berry good recipes for summer entertaining (Fri, 23 Jul 2010)
"Need a few more recipes for summer entertaining? The berry cake recipe here is a favorite of Doris Bachman of Roanoke. The colorful mix of berries, gelatin and yellow cake is inverted onto a platter and can be topped with...
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Recipe News: Mom recipes: new takes on chicken (Mon, 19 Jul 2010)
"It may be summer, but that doesn't mean that you have to fire up the grill when chicken is on the menu. The following recipes are new twists on a staple protein." Includes recipes for: Chicken Piccata Salad Creamy Jalapeño...
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Recipe News: Stir-fry cookbook is more than just recipes (Sun, 11 Jul 2010)
"Stir-frying is so seemingly commonplace these days that many of us surely botch it up out of sheer mindlessness. In a masterful book, Grace Young reveals stir-frying is “a cooking method of great subtlety and sophistication.” She gives you all...
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Recipe News: Easy cheesy recipes (Tue, 06 Jul 2010)
“Katy Power teaches her students that the key to cooking great-tasting, nutritious meals day after day is to keep it simple. The majority of teenagers have simple tastes and the underlying goal in a household is to make sure there...
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Recipe News: Try fast-fix recipes that begin with deli-roasted chicken Read more: http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/07/06/2315874/try-fast-fix-recipes-that-begin.html#tvg#ixzz0swHR3NSk (Tue, 06 Jul 2010)
"Looking for a way to get out of the kitchen to enjoy summer activities with friends and family? Here's a secret for cooks looking for time-saving shortcuts that won't compromise the taste of homemade meals. Fully cooked, roasted chicken sliced...
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Recipe News: Recipes that are subtly strawberry (Wed, 30 Jun 2010)
"Maybe it's because they are the first fruit of summer. Or perhaps it's because they know how drop-dead gorgeous they are. But strawberries have a show-off way about them. Look at me with my fancy whipped cream cap, I'm the...
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Recipe News: Turn up the heat with spicy Thai dish (Tue, 22 Jun 2010)
"Soaring summertime heat always sends me in search of spicy food. Maybe it’s the idea that at least if I’m heating myself up on the inside, I have some kind of control over my body temperature, whatever the thermometer says...
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Recipe News: Focaccia bread recipe is a quick meal to make; adding veggies to it makes it healthier (Tue, 15 Jun 2010)
"A quick and easy recipe with an amazing aroma and topped with healthy vegetables, it's little wonder focaccia is such a popular bread. Sometimes considered the predecessor of the modern pizza, the name is derived from the Roman phrase panis...
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Recipe News: summer lunches (Thu, 10 Jun 2010)
"The summer is hectic with play dates, summer camps and swim lessons, so it’s important to be prepared when it comes to feeding your children lunch. Eating out can become a financial drain on the family and it also prevents...
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Recipe News: Try these recipes for your next picnic (Mon, 07 Jun 2010)
"Open-air dining is all about simplicity. You'll want to prepare good food that's easy to make, store and carry. Try our picnic menu suggestions for a stress-free meal on the grass." Includes recipe for: Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing Gazpacho...
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Recipe News: Spring Vegetable Cheese Tortellini With Smoked Ham (Wed, 02 Jun 2010)
"Today’s recipe makes a meal of cheese tortellini with sautéed Vidalia onions, sliced shiitake mushrooms, thinly-sliced asparagus and frozen peas, all tossed together in a simple lemon-chive cream sauce. For an optional finishing touch, top each serving with some chopped,...
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Recipe News: An adult take on a summer treat: Recipe for tiramisu ice-cream sundae (Thu, 27 May 2010)
"This sophisticated sundae from Hannah Miles' "Sundaes and Splits" has serious adult appeal. It takes its inspiration from the classic Italian dessert, tiramisu. The mascarpone-based ice cream is rich and creamy, but not as sweet as most ice creams. The...
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Recipe News: Easy side dishes for picnics (Mon, 24 May 2010)
"Now that the weather is fine, we've all got eating al fresco on the mind. Try one of these easy, make-ahead sides, courtesy of recipe-swapping moms on Hudson Valley MomsLikeMe.com, if you're headed to a picnic potluck next weekend and...
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Recipe News: Healthy Grilling Recipes (Mon, 24 May 2010)
"Weight Watchers would like to offer the following tips and recipes (including a main dish, side dish and healthy drink) on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle this summer and still participate in the many events that come along with...
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Recipe News: RECIPE: Rosemary Focaccia (Sun, 23 May 2010)
"This focaccia is great served as an appetizer or with a crisp green salad. You can vary the cheese and the herb toppings, or, a drizzling of good quality olive oil and sprinkling of some coarse salt will do." Includes...
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Recipe News: Lemonade Chicken (Wed, 19 May 2010)
"Dyann Shaver from Madras, Ore., was looking for a recipe she has lost for making a nontraditional type of barbecued chicken that used concentrated lemonade in the sauce. She said she found the recipe in an article about barbecuing in...
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Recipe News: Make summer super with potluck-perfect recipes (Sat, 15 May 2010)
"From block parties to backyard barbecues, summer is when people get together and enjoy the delectable tastes of the season. The classic American potluck is always a favorite gathering, especially when friends, family and neighbors bring out their best dishes...
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Recipe News: Mini Coconut Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting (Sat, 08 May 2010)
"Today I am posting my road test of a recipe for Mini Coconut Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting that I adapted from the cookbook Salty Sweets by Christie Matheson, which I read about on the fine blog The Kitchn. I, like...
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Recipe News: 5 Great Recipes for Your Cinco de Mayo Party (Tue, 04 May 2010)
“As most know, the 5th of May is a special day for many in Mexico and those with Mexican heritage. However, many people in North America celebrate this day as well. This holiday commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the...
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Recipe News: Old Fashion Recipes Perfect For Picnics and Potlucks (Mon, 03 May 2010)
“Looking through some of my massive vintage recipe collection, I came across some old-fashion recipes that are excellent for picnics, family reunions, church potlucks, office pitch-ins, as well as your own family meals. Honey Baked Beans combine the flavors of...
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Recipe News: Guilt-free Cinco de Mayo recipes (Fri, 30 Apr 2010)
"Navigating popular Cinco de Mayo party fare can be challenging for people focused on healthy-eating. So what’s a fiesta host or guest to do? Elizabeth Edelman, resident culinary expert and healthy eating guru at Diabetes Daily (www.DiabetesDaily.com), has developed nutritious...
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Recipe News: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Tasty Mexican-American Recipes (Tue, 27 Apr 2010)
"Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, observes the Mexican army's surprising victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. According to Wikipedia: “The Battle of Puebla was important for at least two reasons: First,...
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Recipe News: Kid Friendly Eggplant Recipe- Not Your Mama's Parmesan! (Wed, 21 Apr 2010)
"Have you ever searched the produce section of the grocery store in hopes of finding a vegetable your kids will get excited about. I have, and I was drawn to the dark skinned, kidney shaped eggplant. I ate alot of...
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Recipe News: Chicken Breasts with Strawberry-Blueberry Chutney (Wed, 21 Apr 2010)
"If you found it hard to get the five daily servings of produce you've been told for years you need, you'll probably find it even harder to get the nine serving experts now suggest. But adding a fruit chutney or...
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Recipe News: Recipe: Chicken Marsala Stew With Spring Vegetables Includes recipe for: RECIPE (Fri, 16 Apr 2010)
"The intermittently cool and rainy then sunny and warm weather is perfect for a simple stew. The difference is the timing. Unlike a stew meant for the dead of winter, a spring stew should be a relatively speedy affair. This...
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Recipe News: Empty Easter basket into sweet leftovers recipes (Sun, 04 Apr 2010)
"If you didn’t just tip the Easter basket into your mouth like a nearly empty bowl of cereal, there are ways to stretch out your holiday candy experience. Each of these recipes only requires basic and inexpensive ingredients. The most...
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Recipe News: Emeril's Lemon and Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes (Thu, 01 Apr 2010)
"One especially deserving mother got the surprise of her life when Emeril came a-knocking on her door this morning to treat her to breakfast in bed ? but she doesn't have to be the only one!" Includes recipe for: Emeril's...
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Recipe News: Corned Beef Hash Crock Pot Recipe - St. Patrick's Day 2010 (Tue, 16 Mar 2010)
"If you have any leftover beef from making a Corned Beef and Cabbage Crock Pot Recipe on St. Patrick's Day 2010, you can make this Corned Beef Hash Crock Pot Recipe. You don't need any leftover vegetables, this recipe uses...
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Recipe News: Penne with Vegetables (Tue, 16 Mar 2010)
"Easy to prepare for a pleasing weeknight meal, this primavera-style recipe helps you with your “5-a-day” goal by providing a generous array of vegetables – more than 1 cup per serving. A specialty of the Campania Region, which includes Naples,...
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Recipe News: Earn extra points with these Super Bowl recipes (Tue, 02 Feb 2010)
"Do Super Bowl parties set themselves apart from other gatherings of friends and family? These annual events do seem to have a cachet of their own that mostly involves the burning of calories by hooting, hollering, wailing and fist-pumping. And...
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