Food

Tips, techniques and recipes from the kitchens of The Food Network and national food writers. This package posts on Tuesdays. Recipe features include photos.

'Commando spice' pepper is nothing to sneeze at bc-pepper(sh) | By: JANET K. KEELER | Source: Tampa Bay Times | Food and Nutrition (DD) | Photos: SH13E109PEPPER May 14, 2013 3:35 PM By JANET K. KEELER Pepper is hot. And earthy. And aggressive. And sneeze-inducing. It's also ubiquitous, sitting alongside the saltshaker on nearly every table, home or away, in America. But although salt and pepper go together in our minds and ofte
For Memorial Day, memorable takes on burgers, potato salad, blueberry tart bc-memorialdayfare(sh) | By: GRETCHEN MCKAY | Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Food and Nutrition (DD) | Photos: SH13E106MEMORIALDAYFARE, SH13E107MEMORIALDAYFARE, SH13E108MEMORIALDAYFARE May 14, 2013 12:45 PM By GRETCHEN MCKAY Burgers and potato salad are traditional fare at Memorial Day picnics, but it's also fun to shake things up every now and again with an unexpected new flavor. And if the recipe for said dish is as easy as it is lip-smacking? So muc
Time2Save: Use Plink to earn rewards for free bc-time2save14(sh) | By: KASEY TRENUM | Source: Time2Saveworkshops.com | Lifestyle (KO), Food and Nutrition (DD), Consumer Issues (LC) May 14, 2013 11:50 AM By KASEY TRENUM Q: Recently I've seen offers for Plink everywhere. Are they legitimate offers, and if so, how does Plink work? A: Plink is not only a legit shopping program, but also a new one that is quickly gaining steam. Plink's simple and easy
Foodtips: Produce how-tos bc-foodtips14(sh) | Source: Food Network Kitchens | Food and Nutrition (DD), Scripps Networks (SN) | Photos: FOODLOGO.jpg May 14, 2013 11:30 AM Fresh-produce how-tos: -- Zesting Citrus Citrus zest adds almost calorie-free brightness to everything from salad dressings to cakes to main dishes. Use a microplane for best results, and stop when you get to the bitter white pith. -- How to break do
Ask Food: What is freekeh? bc-askfood14(sh) | Source: Food Network Kitchens | Food and Nutrition (DD), Scripps Networks (SN) | Photos: ASKFOODLOGO May 14, 2013 11:25 AM Q: What is freekeh? A: Freekeh (pronounced "free-kah") is an ancient grain that's had newfound popularity lately. If you haven't seen it on supermarket shelves or on the menu at your favorite restaurant, be on the lookout. You will soon. In Arabic, t
Comfort foods big on happy memories, small on nutrition, but you can still enjoy them bc-enjoycomfortfood(sh) | By: LAVINIA RODRIGUES | Source: Tampa Bay Times | Food and Nutrition (DD) May 8, 2013 12:35 PM By LAVINIA RODRIGUES Everyone has their favorite comfort foods. We associate these foods with pleasure, warmth, relaxation -- even childhood. I have distinct memories from growing up in Puerto Rico of the bread man rolling his cart of freshly baked
Ask Food: How to organize spice cabinet bc-askfood0507(sh) | By: KATIE CAVUTO-BOYLE | Source: Food Network Kitchens | Food and Nutrition (DD), Scripps Networks (SN) | Photos: ASKFOODLOGO May 7, 2013 6:19 PM By KATIE CAVUTO-BOYLE Q: My spice cabinet is a mess. What's a smart way to organize it? A: It seems that whenever you need a particular seasoning, it finds its way to the far back, leaving you sorting through scores of jars and bottles for that cer
Cream of mushroom soup, from scratch, has uncanny taste bc-mushroom-soup(sh) | By: DANIEL NEMAN | Source: Toledo Blade | Food and Nutrition (DD) | Photos: SH13E056MUSHROOMSOUP May 7, 2013 5:45 PM By DANIEL NEMAN Peanut butter and jelly. Franks and beans. Bacon and eggs. Some foods just naturally go together. And one of the most heavenly combinations, one of the purest expressions of goodness and hope for nature and mankind, is the mag
Spice up cauliflower fritters with cilantro-ginger sauce bc-cauliflower(sh) | By: GRETCHEN McKAY | Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Food and Nutrition (DD) | Photos: SH13E043CAULIFLOWER May 7, 2013 5:25 PM By GRETCHEN McKAY Technically, Cauliflower Fritters with Cilantro-Ginger Sauce is a side dish. But my daughters scarfed so many of these beer-battered Indian-spiced fritters that they declared it "dinner." Served with rice and salad, it would indee
Time2Save: Stock up on produce when it is in season bc-time2save-produce(sh) | By: KASEY TRENUM | Source: Time2Saveworkshops.com | Food and Nutrition (DD), Consumer Issues (LC), Personal Finance (BX) | Photos: SH13E058TIME2SAVE May 7, 2013 1:20 PM By KASEY TRENUM Q: How can I save on produce? A: The great news is, there are so many ways for a household to save on produce to stretch their food budget. First and foremost, you want to buy in season. It is important to know which produce items ar