Shrimp & Quinoa Grits
My apologies to friends who wish that the quinoa trend would just go away. (Most of them feel the same way about …
Meals In a Mug
When I was asked to do a class on easy cooking, I came up with some meals in a mug. I ended up …
How To Make Perfect Deviled Eggs — With A Twist
Deviled eggs are an Easter classic. Some food historians place the “invention” of deviled eggs in New England in 1786. “Deviled” refers …
Coconut Lime Tilapia
As some of you know, lately I’ve been focusing more on diet-friendly foods to help me continue to lose weight (14 pounds since …
Favorite Restaurant Soups
Many people have favorite restaurant soups. I wrote about some of them in the Standard-Examiner’s Dining guide. A lot of restaurants are known for …
Million-Dollar Pillsbury Bake-Off Winner 2014
Congratulations to Beth Royals of Richmond, the new million-dollar Pillsbury Bake-Off winner! Her winning dish was Peanutty Pie Crust Clusters, a sweet-salty …
Thanksgiving Stuffed Turkey Tenderloin
This is a recipe for a small Thanksgiving gathering when you don’t want to go to the trouble of roasting a turkey. I’m happy to …
Thanksgiving Side Dishes: Corn and Edamame Succotash
This Corn and Edamame Succotash recipe came from Victoria Topham. I met Victoria when she owned Pinon Market in Salt Lake City. …
Maple-Kissed Butternut Squash Bisque
The rainy weather has put an autumn chill in the air, and it’s time to slurp on some Maple-Kissed Butternut Squash Bisque. I know …
Cookbook Giveaway: Noodlemania
This week I’m giving away a copy of “Noodlemania,” (Quirk Books, $15.95) a kid-friendly cookbook starring all kinds of pasta. In order …