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Taralli, a crispy Italian savory snack, are great on their own, with a glass of wine or with the seafood stew.

What to make for Christmas eve: Seafood stew and taralli

November 20, 2020 at 4:56 p.m.

We trained for months for our bicycle trip through the Puglia region of Italy. Good thing, too, since, we easily enjoyed as many calories as we biked. Puglia, in the...

High-heat cooking puts a nice sear on the lamb blade chops. A caramelized onion and tomato combo complements that seared flavor.

Bistro cooking at home with lamb chops and bacon-wrapped chicken liver

June 16, 2018 at 11:20 a.m.

I am ready to clear the dining room table of mail, newspapers and the never-ending list of chores. I want to entertain. Time to welcome friends and family to my...

Butternut squash is roasted with sherry and maple syrup until caramelized. Before serving, reheat the dish and toss with blue cheese, rosemary and pomegranate seeds.

Thanksgiving vegetable sides you can cook days ahead

November 20, 2020 at 10:58 a.m.

Good cooks embrace spontaneity by working with the best seasonal food, personalizing recipes and employing a sense of whimsy in the kitchen. By contrast, hosting a good party means consummate...

Strawberry-rhubarb deep dish pie, made with what the author calls "Our favorite, forgiving pie crust," from "Dinner at Home."

140 easy dinner recipes, all in one cookbook

May 2, 2019 at 1:24 p.m.

Dinner at home connects me to friends and family, gives me more pleasure than pressure, and nourishes my soul. For the past eight years, my baiduhai newspaper column, "Dinner...

While all your co-workers are bored with their packed sandwiches, you'll be feasting on eggs for lunch.

Make-ahead egg recipes: Bring them to work; never scramble for lunch again

June 16, 2018 at 1:35 p.m.

This much I know: Old dogs can learn new tricks. When a friend taught my husband to cook eggs ahead of time for weekday lunches, I realized I needed to...

The chicken halves roast on a rack over the vegetables, ensuring crisp skin for the bird, and deeper flavor for the vegetables as the juices drip into them.

How to make the perfect roast chicken

May 31, 2019 at 1:43 p.m.

Roast chicken just might be the quintessential dinner at home. The aroma, the luxurious flavor and the warmth of the oven draw family and friends to the table like magic....

Caulifower, carrots and onions come off the grill with a hint of wood smoke. A drizzle of yogurt and a sprinkling of herbs finishes the dish.

Smoke, spices, herbs up the ante with grilled vegetables

May 31, 2019 at 1:43 p.m.

This month, nearly every farmers market across the country overflows with cauliflower, carrots and zucchini. I stock the fridge only to find myself challenged to turn these unsung heroes into...

Swordfish steaks are coated with coarsely chopped fresh herbs and then grilled for a quick, flavorful preparation.

No-fail entertaining: Fresh herbs, charcoal grill, fresh seafood

June 15, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

I have a few entertaining tricks that never fail to impress. No. 1: fresh herbs. Better than any sauce to make meats, fish, vegetables, pasta, potatoes taste fresh, interesting and...

Make a dish inspired by the author's travels to Chile: meat casserole with a sweet corn crust.

Bake sweet corn into a savory casserole

July 1, 2019 at 1:07 p.m.

We look forward to Midwestern farm stand sweet corn season all year long. I overbuy and we overeat it right off the cobs for days in a row. Full up...

Grilled potatoes and onions tangle with grilled sirloin steaks in a salad dressed with a spicy ranch dressing.

Salad for the meat-and-potatoes crowd

August 19, 2019 at 3:10 a.m.

Even as I attempt to eat less red meat, I still crave steak. During the summer months, its virtues suit our lifestyles. Steak cooks quickly, is easy to transport to...

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