Food

Chef behind revered Houston restaurant fights ‘food apartheid’

“We talk about that stuff all the time in the neighborhood, honestly, because our community is constantly harassed by the…

August 3, 2020

Food

Six ways to cut back on salt – and keep the flavor – when cooking at home

Reducing sodium in your recipes isn’t an impossible endeavor … if you think about it strategically.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post The best…

July 26, 2020

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425 Degrees Take & Bake Pizza goes mobile

allows family business to reach other parts of La Plata County

July 22, 2020

Food

A classic French dessert gets a savory spin with this bell pepper and zucchini clafoutis

Sweet Pepper, Zucchini and Cheddar Clafoutis.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post We used to get pounds of advance-copy cookbooks from publishers at The…

July 20, 2020

Food

Refreshing cocktails to carry us through a summer like no other

I would have named my favorite summer classics: the gin and tonic, crisp and fizzing; a daiquiri as balanced as…

July 20, 2020

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A Goya boycott has people sharing alternatives for adobo, sazón and more pantry staples

But now, some are seeking out alternatives to the widely available brand after activists called for a boycott of Goya…

July 20, 2020

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Covid-shaped cakes and cupcakes are popping up in fine-dining restaurants, bakeries and home kitchens around the world

Coronavirus cake baked by Classy Girl Cupcakes in Wisconsin.Courtesy of Classy Girl Cupcakes Some on social media were outraged by…

July 20, 2020

Food

Your food scraps deserve another shot. Here’s how to use peels, stems and more in your cooking.

There are many ways to use peels, stems and more in your cooking.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post But it’s time to give…

July 19, 2020

Food

Want to add depth to your fruits and vegetables? There’s a ferment for that.

Not convinced? Science is here to explain why fermenting vegetables is not only perfectly safe but also surprisingly easy and…

July 7, 2020

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Why you should use your toaster oven as more oven, less toaster

As the countertop appliance gets smarter and better, you should really be thinking more about the “oven” part of your…

July 5, 2020

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A dry marinade and two-zone grill are the one-two punch of great grilling

Unfortunately, with live-fire cooking (I count a gas grill in that category), you can’t simply set your oven temperature and…

June 30, 2020

Food

Picnic-ready, classic slaw gets a healthful upgrade – and a flavor boost

New Classic Cole Slaw.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post This is the version that’s on my table so often that making it feels…

June 29, 2020

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How to turn single-purpose kitchen tools into multiuse gadgets

The bar is set particularly high for items that, at least in theory, are single-purpose – or are billed that…

June 28, 2020

Food

Ice pops are a quintessential summer treat. Here’s how to make your own.

Unlike ice cream, which takes more precision to perfect, ice pops (Popsicle is a trademark we try to avoid using…

June 23, 2020

Food

Greek potato nachos are the snackable, craveable mash-up you’ve been missing

Greek-ish Potato Nachos.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post Potato nachos dish up the same fun, crunchy, pile-on-the-goodies, bar-food vibe as typical nachos, but…

June 23, 2020

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After Aunt Jemima was retired, companies are rethinking Uncle Ben, Cream of Wheat and Mrs. Butterworth’s

A box of Aunt Jemima Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix and a bottle of Aunt Jemima Original Syrup. The Aunt…

June 21, 2020

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Intentional leftovers can be a remedy for cooking fatigue

Whatever your answer, these days, cooking is pretty much a necessity. And whatever camp you fall into at any given…

June 16, 2020

Food

Dietitian sees one positive pandemic outcome: a shift in how we think about food

One good sign: An April 20 Axios/Ipsos poll found that 45% of Americans said they were cooking more in the…

June 15, 2020

Food

When life gives you herbs by the fistful, put them to use in sauces, salads and drinks

The need to burn through a ton of herbs is a conundrum many of us face whether we are growing…

June 15, 2020

Food

Virtual winery tours are bringing wine country to you

Geoffrey Curley photographs bottles at Alexander Valley Vineyards for use in a virtual tour of the winery in May.Courtesy of…

June 14, 2020

Food

Documentary focuses on unlikely champion of Mexican cuisine

Diana Kennedy is the subject of the documentary “Diana Kennedy: Nothing Fancy.” The documentary traces the unlikely rise of an…

June 9, 2020

Food

How solo cooks are managing in the pandemic — without resorting to cereal for dinner

Frittata Affogata alle Lasagne is a perfect recipe for anyone cooking for just themselves.Tom McCorkle/Washington Post Tayari Jones, a novelist…

June 3, 2020

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Durango Farmers Market to increase number of vendors and market rows

Two market attendees take advantage of the washing station at the end of a row at Durango Farmers Market. Behind…

June 3, 2020

Food

You don’t need a lot of time to make – and then eat – great pickles

I’m not suggesting you go to the outrageous lengths of pickling an old shoe or parking tickets (although that would…

May 26, 2020