The arrival of spring means summer entertaining season isn’t far behind, which is an excellent excuse for a home bartending refresher. Associated Press writer J.M. Hirsch suggests mastering the classics and then getting creative by coming up with a variation on each. For instance, he suggest…
Books can be an excellent way for children to learn about Passover and its traditions.
Feelings run hot for ambrosia salad, that fluffy treat mostly served at Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas. Stretching back more than 100 years, ambrosia of yore was a far less busy little side dish or dessert than today's versions. Recipes from the 1800s include oranges, shredded coconut and…
There’s a comforting Syrian soup that features a rustic mix of meatballs and rice in a simple tomatoey broth flush with warm spices. For their version, the cooks at Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street use almost entirely ingredient that's already in the pantry. It requires just one refrigerate…
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This week's recipe roundup features meals that are a perfect fit for the first day of spring.
Dog food for weight management comes in a choice of types of food, but the difference is that they have a balance of calories, fat, protein and carbohydrates.
A simple lamb stew is one of the hallmark dishes of Irish cooking. And it's a hearty centerpiece for a St. Patrick’s Day meal. AP food writer Katie Workman has a recipe for an Irish lamb stew that's rich and brothy, with only a handful of ingredients. Different cooks will embellish it in dif…
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Tamar Adler is not a fan of throwing things away, whether it's leftover ramen soup or apple pie. She gets to show off her strong repurposing ethic in her new 500-page cookbook “The Everlasting Meal Cookbook: Leftovers A-Z.” It's a comprehensive guide from Scribner for reusing leftovers, from…
A salad or a cheeseburger? A fruit bowl or chocolate cake? A milkshake or a diet soda? There are many factors that determine which food you would choose, and the decision-making process is far more complicated than many of us even realize.
Preshredded potatoes for the rösti are the key to making this crisp pancake quickly. Top with fried eggs and a salad and it becomes a meal.
Granola gained popularity during the health-food movement of the’ 60 s, then quietly retreated, and in the past few years has come back in fashion. Today you will find upscale bakeries and restaurants that sell personalized versions, each with their own mix of nuts, fruits and grains. When P…
Over the years, we’ve published our fair share of both banana bread and coffee cake recipes for TheKitchn.com. There’s everything from classic banana bread and Nutella swirl banana bread, to carrot cake coffee cake and coffee cake in a mug. And one day it occurred to me — a mash-up between t…
Joseph’ s Day, March 19, in our family. St. Joseph is the patron saint of Sicily, home to my mother’ s relatives. A statue of St. Joseph loomed over tables brimming with pasta casseroles, homemade breads, long-cooked vegetables, oranges and dry, anise-flavored cookies.
Taquitos remind me of a less-messy version of crispy tacos. Traditionally, you make them by rolling tortillas around a savory filling and then frying them until crispy and ready to be dunked in salsa, guacamole, or crema. To be honest, I held off on making them at home because I didn’t want …
When you're making a traybake, low-rimmed baking sheets outperform roasting pans. That's because they accelerate cooking and boost browning. But sometimes, a bit of crowding on the pan can be beneficial. That's the case with the spicy chicken alla diavolo by the cooks at Christopher Kimball’…
This week's recipe roundup is all about St. Patrick's Day. Think Irish soda bread, Guinness stew, and, yes, corned beef and cabbage.
Finding the best food for your dog's nutritional needs and life stage requires understanding the different types and formulas that are available.