Main Meals that Deliver
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Classic gumbo goes Italian
Is it blasphemy to give hallowed gumbo an Italian makeover? This idea was inspired by a half-full jar of giardiniera in the fridge, and the desire to use this popular Italian staple. more
Desserts to Desire
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A sweet pleasure Photo
This is the story of a legendary food. And as with all legendary foods, there are tall tales, controversies and — at least with Nanaimo bars — the discreet mention of sex. more
Pick a side: Dishes that delight
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Beat winter's chill with beets Photo
Here's a salad that combines the best of winter's produce and is elegant enough to start any dinner menu. more
Appetizers: Let's get it started
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Beyond butternut Photo
Can you say kabocha? It's high time for winter squash, and there's a cornucopia of eye-catching varieties at local grocery stores. more
Soup's on
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Recipe: Squash and parsnip soup Photo
If you watch television cooking shows, you know how ingredients magically appear, pared, chopped and ready for assembly. more
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The variety of gazpacho Photo
As we are all unhappily aware, this has not been a great summer for tomatoes, but with the mercury rising at last and the sun shining, it is finally the season for gazpacho. more
Salads
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Be still, my beet-ing heart salad Photo
Valentine's Day doesn't have to hurt your wallet. This delicious dish delivers on the cheap. more
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Hail Caesar Photo
A lot of times when food writers praise an old-fashioned ingredient such as romaine lettuce, they do it with a hint of condescension. more
Sandwiches, breads & crackers
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Recipe: Currant scones from La Provence in Beverly Hills Photo
Dear SOS: I discovered the best currant scones at La Provence in Beverly Hills. Even the shape is special: free-form and crispy. more
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Biscuits: Now that's flour power Photo
They say that life is a journey and not a destination. That sentiment must surely include cooking, where the twists and turns of one memorable culinary adventure brought my husband and I right back home. more
