Pick a Side: Dishes that Delight

  • A rustic loaf

    A rustic loaf Photo

    I grew up in Ireland, and we ate Irish soda bread every day with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here is a recipe that my family inherited from our cook in Ireland, Mrs. Creagh, and it's the best that I know. more

  • Beat winter's chill with beets

    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

  • Bell pepper and corn slaw

    Bell pepper and corn slaw Photo

    From the L.A. Times Test Kitchen, this pepper and corn slaw was one of their favorite recipes of 2009. The assorted colors of bell peppers make it a delightfully bright and tasty addition to any meal. more

  • Be still, my beet-ing heart salad

    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

  • Hail Caesar

    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

  • Lentils and rice with pancetta

    Lentils and rice with pancetta Photo

    Pancetta adds a more complex flavor than bacon for this dish. more

  • Packin' heat

    Packin' heat Photo

    Christopher Columbus could have given those calculating guys on "Mad Men" a true run for their money. more

  • Tomato pudding

    Tomato pudding Photo

    Loosely defined, tomato pudding -- along with scalloped tomatoes or stewed tomatoes -- makes a meal of bread and canned tomatoes. more

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  • Nectar of Ireland

    Nectar of Ireland Photo

    In honor of St. Patrick's Day, our wine expert decided to find a worthy, unique go-to Irish whiskey. Here's what he found... more