By Linda Gassenheimer, Tribune News Service This dish brings together tender chicken in a rich, tangy, and slightly sweet glaze of honey, mustard, and soy sauce. I paired it with penne pasta infused with garlic and fresh parsley. It’s a perfect dinner for a busy weeknight. The chicken is seared locking in its juiciness, while … Read more
By Melissa Clark, The New York Times Maybe it’s because I grew up on small, chewy matzo balls rather than big, fluffy ones. Or perhaps it’s my adult penchant for mochi, boba and spaetzle. But given a choice, I’ll take a dense, elastic texture over an airy, cloudlike one almost every time. So, it’s not … Read more
By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Paul Theroux had it right when he pronounced January “the season of recovery and preparation.” First, the recovery. I’ll bet you’re just as weary as the rest of us after so many holiday activities which, for me, included chasing after grandkids, imbibing in a little too much red wine and … Read more
By Emily Weinstein, The New York Times Hello and a belated happy New Year. I’m back to talk about chicken, that versatile, quick-cooking, affordable weeknight warrior, since January is the month of resolutions and a lot of those start in the kitchen. Unless you’ve pledged to give up meat this month or this year or … Read more
By Linda Gassenheimer, Tribune News Service (TNS) I wanted a festive meal for this time of year but was very busy. So, I created this easy colorful dinner. The pork is cooked in a skillet and is removed, and the sauce is made in the same skillet. The sauce takes only about 6 to 7 … Read more
By Ali Slagle, The New York Times My big idea to kick off the year actually isn’t big at all — and that’s on purpose. Starting small is the key to forming a new habit you’ll stick with beyond tomorrow. My plan is to eat more greens, beans and grains. Together, they are one of … Read more
Making breakfast in the morning can sometimes feel like a laborious task, but air fryers have made cooking preparation a lot easier – and healthier. Air fryers are a versatile appliance which can help you save on your energy bills. Back in November, chef Sam Stern showed how you can recreate the ultimate boiled egg … Read more
Sono Motoyama, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Generally speaking, I’m a chunky chicken soup kind of person. I like the hearty, stick-to-the-ribs quality of a good rough-hewn soup, and the contrast of textures and flavors of the broth and hunks of vegetable or meat or pasta. This extends to ramen or Korean hot pots, where the non-liquid elements … Read more
This dish can help you achieve your weight loss goals while still feeding your whole family. With the new year officially underway, many of us will have spent the past week doing our best to stick to the resolutions we set ourselves, whether you vowed to quit smoking, cut down on sugary foods, or just … Read more
Gretchen McKay | (TNS) Pittsburgh Post-Gazette This easy bean dish from Tieghan Gerard’s latest cookbook, “Half Baked Harvest: Quick and Cozy” (Clarkson Potter, $32.99), will make dinner or lunch feel like a warm hug. It combines the flavors of a creamy tomato soup with cheesy white beans and herby basil pesto with a touch of … Read more
