Leeks Vinaigrette with Egg.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post In a favorite Parisian cafe, I might find finely shredded carrots tossed with olive oil and parsley, called carottes râpées, or a similarly simple…
Taco Bell, The Farm Bistro and Denny’s set the bar in February inspections
Don Roberts’ fitness and nutrition book a guide to making healthier choices
Walmart and Whole Foods in recent years tried selling some blemished fruits and vegetables at a discount, produce they said might otherwise be trashed because it’s not quite the right…
This recipe for Chicken Enchiladas appears in the cookbook “The Complete Slow Cooker” by America’s Test Kitchen.Daniel J. van Ackere/America’s Test Kitchen via AP We wanted a more streamlined recipe…
Because let’s face it: A big plate piled with candy just isn’t appealing. A bowl has a bottomless quality, and the bigger the bowl, the better. Americans like big things,…
Let’s start with the most well-known superstar, vitamin C, which is a great booster of immune function. Since we don’t make or store vitamin C in our body, it’s important…
Chile corn pancakes.Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Washington Post Here, nubby corn kernels, black beans and scallions shore up the pancakes’ heartiness, and sweet chili powder lends an orange hue plus mild heat.…
Durango Artisan Foods now on north Main Avenue
Freezing meat for a brief time makes cutting easier.Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Washington Post Here are some of my favorite quick tips: Partially freeze ingredients. When dicing bacon for my recent Cuban…
The Food and Drug Administration says it wasn’t able to determine how a water reservoir on a Santa Barbara County, California, farm became contaminated with E. coli. It also says…
Unknown and untested, Khan nevertheless quickly raised the money she sought, and then some. Three years later, she published “The Saffron Tales: Recipes from the Persian Kitchen,” which won rave…
Nonprofit offers matching funds for food stamps spent on fresh produce
Seasonal feature at Dolores River Brewery draws a crowd
We are bombarded with chocolate this time of year. Buying chocolate for your sweetie is well … just sweet. But if you are watching your waistline or managing pre-diabetes or…
Pawel Niemczuk said about 5,500 pounds of the meat was exported to Finland, Hungary, Estonia, Romania, Sweden, France, Spain, Lithuania, Portugal and Slovakia.. Meat from sick cows also went to…
State awards $22,000 to help bring healthier meals to service providers
Snowdown 2018 Chili Cook-Off contestant Jenni Gross stirs her Durango Cowgal red chili and pork green chili at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Here’s your chance to…
Two recipes blend pop culture and cooking in your kitchen
Food magazine that told off-the-beaten-path stories wraps up eight-year run
Citrus Salad with Avocado.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post It revolves around the exciting variety of oranges available in citrus season, each with its own flavor profile. Sweet, orange navels, puckery, reddish bloods…
Slime has become very popular and there are so many types: Glitter slime, magnetic slime, glow-in-the-dark slime and edible slime.Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Washington Post The stuff is everywhere now, oozing out…
Balanced diet can break addiction to carbs, boost energy levels
Three Durango organizations among 70 recipients
Neighbors, city staff are concerned about lighting, noise and parking
We are four weeks into the new year. Maybe you’ve had some success or maybe you’ve thrown in the towel. Either way, I want to give you healthier alternatives to…
Context is key when it comes to culturally sensitive meals
Tuna Steaks with Caper Sauce over Arugula.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post The tuna itself, with its deep red color and meaty texture, gives the dish real substance. Sprinkling the fillets with a…
Full-service restaurants, facing higher labor and food costs, raised prices the most in more than seven years in December, a Labor Department report released Friday shows. As grocery costs rise…
