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Get picky with fruits and vegetables to keep food costs down
NEW YORK -- As fruit and vegetable prices soar, you can save money by taking some extra time in the produce aisle to make sure bad apples aren't sneaking into your grocery cart. The average U.S. household throws out nearly a quarter of the fruits and
NEW YORK -- As fruit and vegetable prices soar, you can save money by taking some extra time in the produce aisle to make sure bad apples aren't sneaking into your grocery cart. The average U.S. household throws out nearly a quarter of the fruits and
Rice and beans that are low in cost, not flavor
Variations of basic rice-and-bean recipes are found in just about every culture in the world -- and for good reason. These two staples can be used to easily create numerous entr es that are satisfying and offer a complete source of protein and other
Variations of basic rice-and-bean recipes are found in just about every culture in the world -- and for good reason. These two staples can be used to easily create numerous entr es that are satisfying and offer a complete source of protein and other
DIVINELY DEVILED EGGS: Mastering a classic
There was a time when deviled eggs lived up to their name. Despite the many impostors that parade about under the name today (whipped tofu, anyone?), deviled eggs once were a simple mash of egg yolk and a fiery ingredient (such as cayenne or Dijon) d
There was a time when deviled eggs lived up to their name. Despite the many impostors that parade about under the name today (whipped tofu, anyone?), deviled eggs once were a simple mash of egg yolk and a fiery ingredient (such as cayenne or Dijon) d
Muffins are a clich ! Try blueberry pound cake
This rich, dense pound cake is made even more so with the addition of fresh blueberries and a glaze of powdered sugar and apple juice. For a more assertive apple flavor, use cider instead of juice. Coating the blueberries with flour before adding the
This rich, dense pound cake is made even more so with the addition of fresh blueberries and a glaze of powdered sugar and apple juice. For a more assertive apple flavor, use cider instead of juice. Coating the blueberries with flour before adding the
Beth's recipes for cooking in the woods
Several times a year, we have meetings in the woods. Most of the time, we are too far from cafes or towns to eat, so I cook or have someone else cook while I am with the meeting. During the cogongrass survey, I had many of the loggers and truck drive
Several times a year, we have meetings in the woods. Most of the time, we are too far from cafes or towns to eat, so I cook or have someone else cook while I am with the meeting. During the cogongrass survey, I had many of the loggers and truck drive
BEYOND THE BUFFET: 'Real' Chinese food more varied, subtle than Americanized fare
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Just off two interstate highways north of Pittsburgh, behind the Bed Bath Beyond and directly next door to Panera Bread, sits a nondescript storefront called the Dynasty International Buffet. Inside, the centerpiece of a
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Just off two interstate highways north of Pittsburgh, behind the Bed Bath Beyond and directly next door to Panera Bread, sits a nondescript storefront called the Dynasty International Buffet. Inside, the centerpiece of a
Big Chinese flavor, less sodium
Stir-fried Chinese-style dishes are so appealing because they are packed with flavor. Unfortunately, when they come from the local takeout joint, they are usually packed with fat and sodium, as well. That's because many restaurants are heavy-handed w
Stir-fried Chinese-style dishes are so appealing because they are packed with flavor. Unfortunately, when they come from the local takeout joint, they are usually packed with fat and sodium, as well. That's because many restaurants are heavy-handed w
Vegetable fried rice makes the most of summer
By design, fried rice is a frugal cook's dream. Cold (as in leftover) cooked rice is stir-fried with bits of cooked meat or seafood (also leftovers), a mishmash of vegetables (whatever is seasonal or on hand) and usually a few scrambled eggs. There a
By design, fried rice is a frugal cook's dream. Cold (as in leftover) cooked rice is stir-fried with bits of cooked meat or seafood (also leftovers), a mishmash of vegetables (whatever is seasonal or on hand) and usually a few scrambled eggs. There a
Writer shares Chinese dining experiences
Duck tongues. Pig's kidneys. Rabbit ears. Cocktails made from the blood and bile of a freshly killed snake. Fuchsia Dunlop has eaten them all, and in her new book, manages to transform the gross into the engrossing. Dunlop, a London-based food writer
Duck tongues. Pig's kidneys. Rabbit ears. Cocktails made from the blood and bile of a freshly killed snake. Fuchsia Dunlop has eaten them all, and in her new book, manages to transform the gross into the engrossing. Dunlop, a London-based food writer
ON THE TABLE: Spring roll bowl offers twist on salad
Cutting the spinach chiffonade-style for this salad is simple. Just stack 10 or so leaves, roll them together, then use a knife to cut thin slices across the roll to produce thin ribbons. Soy, wonton or other wrappers that can be baked can be substit
Cutting the spinach chiffonade-style for this salad is simple. Just stack 10 or so leaves, roll them together, then use a knife to cut thin slices across the roll to produce thin ribbons. Soy, wonton or other wrappers that can be baked can be substit