Fast Food: Just 5 ingredients to a bold spaghetti By Joe Gray McClatchy-Tribune News Service Each of us, even dedicated cooks, has those nights when we arrive home so late, what with work or other obligations, that the simplest dinner is the...
Culinary SOS: Roasted veggies, smoky burger By Noelle Carter McClatchy-Tribune News Service Dear SOS: Have you tried the roasted veggie burger at Upper West in Santa Monica? If you haven’t, you must. It is hands down the best veggie bu...
Going it alone: New book answers need for single households By Bill Daley McClatchy-Tribune News Service Facebook has been credited for many things, but inspiring a book about cooking solo? Yes. Just ask Joe Yonan, author of “Serve Yourself: Nightly A...
Grilled pizza: Bold statement from subtle flavors BY ALISON LADMAN Asscoiated Press Summer grilling season is a great excuse to give the pizza delivery guy a break. Grilling infuses pizza with a wonderful smoky flavor and a crisp, chewy crus...
Uncle Sam dishes food history at Archives in D.C. by BRETT ZONGKER Associated Press WASHINGTON — One spot in the nation’s capital is offering visitors a peek at presidential recipes including Lyndon B. Johnson’s chili, John F. Kennedy’s chow...
Sorting out ham cuts can be confusing By Kathleen Purvis McClatchy-Tribune News Service Q: What’s the difference between a ham butt and ham shank? A: We get so many cuts of meat from a pig that it takes a lot of names to cover...
Give dad a healthy, indulgent burger — bacon and all by JIM ROMANOFF Associated Press An indulgent burger can be the perfect treat for Dad on Father’s Day, but it’s hard to balance that sentiment with the urge to keep him healthy. That doesn...
A fool for you by ALISON LADMAN Associated Press Don’t let the name confuse you. This is an easy, delicious and summery dessert, not a reference to the person standing at the grill. A fool is a classic B...
Roast beef a treat without spending too much cash Between bad health and bad weather, I had not cooked much. On a recent weekend, though, I made up for it. Hawkins came to town, and you all know I love cooking for a friend. Roast beef made for ...
Southwestern coleslaw puts a zesty spin on a summer classic By Jill Wendholt Silva McClatchy-Tribune News Service Coleslaw clearly trumps potato salad in the nutritional department, but cabbage slaws made with a traditional mayo-based dressing can sti...