Food

Fried tortillas piled high with spicy roasted squash make for a crunchy, fun dinner

Chorizo-Spiced Squash Tostadas.Laura Chase de Formigny/Washington Post I rarely fry flour tortillas, but I think of Hamilton’s description every time…

March 24, 2021

Food

Meet Analiese Gregory, a chef who fishes, forages and hunts

Living on the wild and biodiverse Australian island of Tasmania, Gregory might be found diving for abalone one day or…

March 23, 2021

Food

Southwest Colorado responds to MeatOut Day by celebrating meat

Durango barbecue just one of many celebrations of livestock industry

March 21, 2021

Food

How to prep, cook and enjoy stuffed artichokes

She would buy a dozen of them each March, stuff them with seasoned breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and olive oil and…

March 17, 2021

Food

How to care for your wood cutting board so it lasts a lifetime

If you’re using your wood cutting board every day, treat it with food-grade mineral oil at least once a month.Scott…

March 16, 2021

Local News

Newly remodeled Columbine Bar & Grill to open next month

Family-oriented establishment will feature new menu

March 13, 2021

Food

Give lasagna a boost of bold flavors with hot Italian sausage and tangy goat cheese

Sausage, Spinach and Goat Cheese Lasagna.Scott Suchman/Washington Post Well, now I can say I have a very good reason to…

March 12, 2021

Food

Pity poor celery, the last stalk standing when storms clear out the supermarket produce aisle

It was 9 p.m. on the night before the third New York City snowstorm in three weeks, and panic shopping…

March 10, 2021

Food

Lady Gaga Oreos are an extra-sweet mystery wrapped in an enigmatic pink wafer

So, here I am, listening to the soundtrack to “A Star Is Born” (2018 version, naturally) in my home office,…

March 9, 2021

Food

A guide to cornmeal, grits and polenta – and how to know when to use them

Four types of ground corn: left to right, polenta, white cornmeal, yellow cornmeal and grits.Scott Suchman/Washington Post In an effort…

March 9, 2021

Local News

Durango scouts collect food, money for food bank

‘pleasantly surprised’ by amount donated

February 27, 2021

Food

This cauliflower hater likes the vegetable one way only: Pickled

Turmeric Pickled Cauliflower.Scott Suchman/Washington Post If you want to get creative and know I like to cook, some fancy fleur…

February 25, 2021

Food

Cabbage, white beans and spicy sausage give this hearty one-pan dinner a little bit of everything

Thanks in large part to its long shelf life during a time when many Americans are grocery shopping less frequently,…

February 24, 2021

Food

Taco Bell is debuting a chicken sandwich that looks a lot like a taco

Taco Bell is debuting a “sandwich taco,” described as marinated chicken coated in a tortilla-chip coating, served with chipotle sauce…

February 23, 2021

Food

Cabbage is always there for you. Here’s how to give it the respect it deserves.

Bok choy, Green Napa, Savoy and Red cabbages.Scott Suchman/Washington Post While cabbage has been consumed for millennia, the vegetable’s popularity…

February 23, 2021

Food

Have s’more fun with pretzels, caramel, toasted coconut and cookies

Lately, it’s become my go-to weekend snack thanks to a backyard fire pit and my longtime devotion to homemade marshmallows.…

February 17, 2021

Food

‘I just want someone to spill a beer on me’

I’m in a dimly lit steakhouse with a crowd of fellow diners around me, their voices and the clinks of…

February 16, 2021

Food

Sauce, gravy or stew too thin? We’ve got 3 ways to fix that

Here are three ways to thicken sauces, stews and gravies.Laura Chase de Formigny/Washington Post Well, fret no more. Here is…

February 16, 2021

New Mexico

A look at food delivery one year into the COVID-19 pandemic

Industry sees increase in jobs, sales and enforces safety

February 12, 2021

Local News

Can homemade lasagna be the thing that lifts our neighbors?

A simple meal can show you care during pandemic, food insecurity

February 11, 2021

Food

Believe it or not, you can make great pizza without cheese. Here’s how.

My fifth birthday was the stuff pizza dreams are made of, at least to a kid living in New York…

February 10, 2021

Food

‘Cereal snacks’ are just bigger cereal for people too lazy to add milk

The makers of the sugary stuff that traditionally has fueled American breakfasts are setting their sights far beyond the bowl.…

February 9, 2021

Food

What’s the secret to pairing beer with food?

Largely, it’s experimentation

February 3, 2021

Local News

Is a new grocery store in Durango’s future?

Several factors weigh against additional brick-and-mortar sites

February 3, 2021

Food

Calling all dill lovers: This old-school ham salad sandwich is for you

Dill Ham Salad Sandwich.Scott Suchman/Washington Post While ham salad is an old-school recipe that’s been around forever, it had not…

February 2, 2021

Food

Potatoes aren’t the only vegetables you should be mashing

In starting your mashing journey, we recommend avoiding stringy vegetables that could negatively impact the texture of the finished dish,…

January 27, 2021

Food

Trinidad-style aloo and channa infuses an Indian classic with Caribbean flavor

Trinidad-Style Aloo and Channa.Justin Tsucalas/Washington Post This vegan mash-up is both fortifying and forgiving; it sticks to one’s bones without…

January 26, 2021

Food

Cooking for one: 6 tips to keep things practical, flexible and fun

Honey-Garlic Tofu with Sauteed Broccoli and Sugar Snap Peas is a recipe designed for leftovers that can be frozen or…

January 26, 2021

Food

How to braise vegetables and bring out their best flavors

Rutabagas and leeks are good braised, in this case, in cider.Scott Suchman/Washington Post When it comes to cooking vegetables, braising…

January 21, 2021

Food

The Soup Palette returns to Durango

and sandwich shop resurrected in the form of a food truck

January 20, 2021