How to pick the right pork for summer grilling
It's no coincidence that nearly everyone I know enjoys food from the grill. The smoky flavor, the golden browned bits, and the ease of cleanup make grilling the summertime impetus...
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Refresh your summer cooking with versatile mint for grilled meats, salads and tea
At this point in the summer, my cooking needs refreshing. Good thing the mint bursts its boundaries in the herb garden. There's a reason most of us enjoy mint in...
Homemade harissa sauce sparks ordinary grilled chicken
We grill several nights a week for the better part of six months a year. To keep things fresh, I employ a variety of spice rubs, marinades, barbecue sauces and...
Whether chorizo or brats, you can’t mark Father’s Day without sausage
This will be a different Father's Day for my siblings and I. We lost our dad last fall — a most awesome man, one-time butcher, bricklayer, bartender, building inspector and...
When fresh peas season hits, grab them — and make these 3 easy recipes
Now is the time to embrace the emerald green wonders of spring: Sweet peas. Fresh, sweet green peas are one of the few vegetables found only in their brief season....
Langoustine, lobster and crab — oh my: Summer living requires seafood
Sun and seafood. The combination always boosts our souls. Little wonder we travel to water-rimmed places such as Florida to jumpstart our spirits. This spring, we plan to start our...
Melted cheese: A treat for kids and grownups alike
By the time these recipes are published, I will have a granddaughter — my first. I do not feel old enough to be anybody's grandmother, but I am thrilled to...
How to change up ham for Easter, plus a killer chedder biscuit cobbler made from leftovers
I cherish my friends — they happily venture to new restaurants with me, try my recipe creations and gift my family with food. Our Dallas friends took us to their...
2 spring salads inspired by travels that will become go-to recipes at your house
I’ve eaten a lot of salad in my life. Some for diet purposes, some with ordinary suppers, some just to fill up between meals. But some salads prove to be...
How to bring flavors of kimchi and other Korean ingredients into your cooking
Several basic Korean ingredients hold a place of honor on my condiment shelves. Kimchi (fermented cabbage or other vegetables), gochujang (fermented red Chile paste), gochugaru (ground red chile flakes) and...