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With the holiday weekend approaching, I thought a simple lamb dish would be perfect. Or, really, for any time you’re looking for a special, quick dinner. Hot honey gives a sweet taste with a little kick that adds a zesty flavor to the lamb. Honey infused with some chilis has become a popular condiment for many savory dishes, pastries and even ...Read more

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Craig Haarmeyer can sum up chenin blanc, the varietal for which his West Sacramento winery is known, in just four words.

“Chardonnay without training wheels.”

The versatile, affordable white wine is enjoying a resurgence among California winemakers, as well as some tuned-in customers. That’s good news for farmers ...Read more

Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish made from salted and fermented vegetables, most often with napa cabbage and some sort of radish along with carrots, garlic, ginger and chili.

Seasoned with two other staples in Korean cooking — umami-rich fish sauce (made from fermented anchovies) and gochugaru (dried red chili powder) — the ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — For many Italians, the 40-day Lenten season is punctuated not by sweets but by a smooth, bright-white cheese that comes in white plastic containers.

It's called basket cheese — formaggio da pasta filata in Italian — and it's long been an Easter staple for Italians and Italian Americans who've grown up celebrating Nonna's Old ...Read more

For those who love breakfast food but not the time of day it’s typically served, brunch is for you.

For those who think eggs, frittatas, quiche or French toast shouldn’t be confined to early morning hours — and can be enhanced by a mimosa — brunch is also for you.

And for those who find solace in the kitchen and use spring holidays and...Read more

Coconut layer cake, a Southern favorite, is taken to a whole new level with our simple stir-together coconut snack cake using minimal equipment. We used the right combination of sweetened shredded coconut, cream of coconut, and coconut extract to make a cake that was layered with flavor — and not fuss — and hit all the right tropical notes. ...Read more

This easy egg casserole is filled with spring green vegetables and rustic whole-grain bread. It’s perfect for a healthy vegetarian dinner or a springtime brunch. You can assemble it the night before and bake it in the morning when you’re ready.

Vegetarian Spring Egg Casserole

Serves 8

Active Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 9 hours, 15 ...Read more

As the name suggests, cod liver oil is the fat extracted from the livers of Atlantic cod and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA). Omega-3 supplements, on the other hand, are extracted from whole fish. Cod liver oil supplements, which are available over-the-counter, are also rich in vitamins A and D.

If you need therapeutic doses of EPA...Read more

I remember when turkey burgers were becoming a healthy alternative to beef burgers decades ago. I noticed in the supermarket that ground turkey had a prominent place next to whole turkeys. For the longest time, roast turkey was eaten once or twice a year for holidays or celebrations. When ground white meat and dark meat turkey became available, ...Read more

A family that bakes together…always enjoys each other! We put dates on the calendar to bake cookies, whip up a birthday cake, and teach the little ones how to measure and decorate.

A recent trip to Hawaii has us all craving coconut. This Easter, we’re skipping the coconut-covered lamb cake in favor of triple coconut cupcakes.

The cupcakes ...Read more