Lifestyle

Seasonal tomatoes make delicious cheesy bread

Toasted Parmesan tomato bread is especially delicious when made with fresh, local tomatoes.Matthew Mead/Associated Press It’s a combination with a…

August 6, 2013

Food

A case for the value menu: It’s not as fattening

Fast-food chains such as McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s are trumpeting pricier, premium offerings to shed their image as purveyors…

August 6, 2013

Family

Minn., R.I. gay couples: ‘We do’ – again?

more states recognize marriage, many considering recelebrations

August 3, 2013

Religion

Pope wants clergy in the streets

Francis’ request interpreted differently around world

August 2, 2013

Food

No shark fins in N.Y. starting in 2014

The fins are used in soup popular in Chinese cuisine, and New York is home to one of the nation’s…

July 30, 2013

Food

Philadelphia-style Pistachio Ice Cream

½ cup plus 2 tablespoons undyed, unsalted pistachio nuts 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 cup half-and-half ½ cup sugar…

July 30, 2013

Food

A versatile, tangy salad with scallops as the star

The dressing on this warm scallop salad also is delicious on any grilled meats or vegetables.Matthew Mead/Associated Press I call…

July 30, 2013

Food

Chocolate Baileys Ice Cream

Ingredients: ½ cup Baileys Irish Cream liqueur 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1 cup milk 2 large eggs 1 cup sugar…

July 30, 2013

Food

The scoop on ice cream

Celebrate summer with a new twist on a timeless treat

July 30, 2013

Food

Go for the food: Brooklyn Crab in NYC’s Red Hook

Customers dine at picnic tables with colorful umbrellas at Brooklyn Crab in Red Hook, a popular seafood eatery in a…

July 30, 2013

Food

Ginger Ice Cream

Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream 2 cups whole milk Pinch of salt ¼ cup grated peeled fresh ginger 6 egg…

July 30, 2013

Food

Try a cheesy, buttery take on grilled corn

As the season for sweet corn reaches its peak, try grilling instead of steaming to bring out the corn’s natural…

July 30, 2013

Family

Kate applauded for not hiding new mommy tummy

Britain’s Prince William, right, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge show the Prince of Cambridge to photographers outside St. Mary’s Hospital…

Is it still a salad if you skip the greens? For this chili-mango beef salad, the answer is “yes.”Associated Press…

July 23, 2013

Food

Moonshine moves out of the hills and into stores

Aficionados question authenticity of products

July 23, 2013