Food And Cooking
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Restaurant Scene
Sharing a fine blend of culinary happenings
Celebratory Wine Dinner
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Emeril's 'kicked-up' express cooking
Think you don't have time to prepare a good meal?
Nov 04, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Cumin and rosemary make deeply flavored lamb chops
These simple but well-seasoned lamb chops are a weeknight kitchen dream. They are packed with flavor thanks to a quick toasting of cumin seeds and peppercorns used for the rub.
Nov 04, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Lo mein: A healthy makeover to a takeout staple
Chinese takeout is always a treat, but it can be hard to sort out whether it's a healthy one.
Nov 04, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
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FoodieFinds: Smart Food Popcorn Clusters
The first reader (excluding Times employees) to call (219) 933-3365 at 10:30 a.m. Thursday will win the featured items. Those having received a foodieFinds in the past year are ineligible. Prizes not claimed within one week of notification are forfeited. Last week's winner was Judy Paswin…
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New cookbooks preach gospel of no-knead breads
For physician Jeffrey Hertzberg and baker Zoe Francois, the journey to no-knead bread began innocently enough.
Nov 04, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Andrew Zimmern tells the 'Bizarre Truth' about food and travel
Andrew Zimmern, host of the Travel Channel's "Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern," and "Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World" circumvents the globe exploring new culinary experiences.
Nov 04, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Andrew Zimmern tells the 'Bizarre Truth' about food and travel
Andrew Zimmern, host of the Travel Channel's Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern," and "Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World" circumvents the globe exploring new culinary experiences.
Oct 30, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Culinary benefits, star chef accolades and 'Young Frankenstein'
Caring and Sharing
Oct 29, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Local food events and offers
Local food events and national offers.
Oct 28, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…
Take a vicarious trip to a Mayan village
Last year, Times Correspondent Jane Ammeson took a trip to a Mayan village to celebrate Day of the Dead, a Mexican religious holiday celebrated Nov. 1-2 that honors the departed. Here is what she found.
Oct 28, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Actress displays multicultural flair in kitchen
Despite a busy schedule, Sandra Delgado always finds time to whip up a good meal.
Oct 28, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Stocking up now redistributes holiday baking costs
We're barely into the school year, and Halloween hasn't arrived, but some cooks are dreaming of holiday baking.
Oct 28, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
The Amish Cook: A look inside the new cookbook
Editor's Note: I received word that sickness has brought the Eicher household to a standstill this week. Five members of the Eicher home have fevers, including Lovina. So she was unable to complete a column for this week. We are wishing her a quick recovery for next week.
Oct 28, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Save cash, cut your own veggies
Vegetable platters from the supermarket can make entertaining easy, but not cheap. A store-bought platter with dip can set you back as much as $1 or more per person. But vegetables aren't that expensive, which means you're paying a lot for convenience.
Oct 28, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Recipe ideas that use what you have
If the dregs of a nearly empty bottle of wine have been kicking around your kitchen a little too long, chances are it will be better appreciated in a dish rather than a glass.
Oct 28, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Top chefs and cookbooks land on Epicurious.com
Hundreds of recipes from the world's top chefs and cookbook authors will soon be available on the food site Epicurious.com.
Oct 28, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Foodiefinds: Archway Cookies
The first reader (excluding Times employees) to call (219) 933-3365 at 10:30 a.m. Thursday will win the featured items. Those having received a foodieFinds in the past year are ineligible. Prizes not claimed within one week of notification are forfeited. Last week's winner was Diane Petre…
Oct 28, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Cheers to the tropics at Winey Beach Cafe
Take a break and head to the beach -- Winey Beach Cafe that is.
Oct 24, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Comforting casseroles
With colder temperatures moving in, it's time to think about warm, comforting recipes. Nothing says fall and winter like casseroles -- those one-dish creations filled with a variety of delicious, hearty ingredients.
Oct 21, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Easy tips for healthier cakes
A slice of cake is always a pleasure, but it doesn't have to be a guilty one.
Oct 21, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Taking pumpkin beyond the pie
Pumpkins aren't just an icon of Halloween. They also are a sign of healthy eats.
Oct 21, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
What to do with all those pumpkin seeds
You've crafted the perfect gruesome or goofy jack-o'-lantern. But what to do with all the glop you scraped out in the process?
Oct 21, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Halloween wines go red, white and boo
Splatter a bit of blood on your wine label and you might just have a seasonal superstar.
Oct 21, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Foodiefinds: "The New Thanksgiving Table'
The first reader (excluding Times employees) to call (219) 933-3365 at 10:30 a.m. Thursday will win the featured items. Those having received a foodieFinds in the past year are ineligible. Prizes not claimed within one week of notification are forfeited. Last week's winner was Margie Gros…
Oct 21, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Toast the season with candy corn-infused vodka
Tricking and treating may be all about the kids, but this grown up use for candy corn will give adults yet another reason to raid the little ones' goodie bags. These martini-like cocktails use vodka infused with candy corn, which needs to be made at least 3 hours ahead.
Oct 21, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Pie pops take the pressure out of baking pie
How much cute can you handle in a pie?
Oct 21, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Start young to teach healthy eating
Television and peers can trump parents when it comes to influencing what children eat, but that doesn't mean families can't fight back.
Oct 19, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Ghoulish markets, Mad Hatters, and penguin teas
Find out the latest dining deals and foodie events in Eloise Marie Valadez's Restaurant Scene column.
Oct 17, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Frightfully fun food
This Halloween think outside of the box -- the pizza box that is -- by turning these pie shaped meals into treats for your favorite ghosts and goblins. Go beyond just sausage and cheese and instead take homemade, premade or even frozen pizzas, add your own designs and create spooky treats…
Oct 14, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
The Amish Cook: It's fall, bake a cake
We won't be doing laundry today, as we usually do on Mondays. It is a chilly and cloudy morning. Instead, we done a big laundry on Saturday. It was the nicest day of the whole week and everything really dried well. These nice laundry days seem to be rare this fall.
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Dive into some murky dips just right for Halloween
Murky, dark and swampy isn't a description often applied to good food. Except around Halloween, of course, when the swampier the better. And in her holiday specialty magazine, "Martha Stewart Halloween Spirited Celebrations," Stewart delivers frights and flavor.
Oct 14, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
FoodieFinds: Caribou Coffee's Amy's Blend Gift Basket
The first reader (excluding Times employees) to call (219) 933-3365 at 10:30 a.m. Thursday will win the featured item. Those having received a foodieFinds in the past year are ineligible. Prizes not claimed within one week of notification are forfeited. Last week's winner was Karyn Robins…
Oct 13, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Quick, flavorful pre-tricking and treating dinner
The trouble with dinner on Halloween is you need to compete with gobs and gobs of candy.
Oct 12, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Come Together for a fiesta with Rick
Ole! Food fans are invited to a spicy culinary fundraiser next week at Macy's, 111 N. State St., Chicago.
Oct 10, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Put on your babushka - It's National Pierogi Day
If you aren't familiar with pierogi, today is the day to get acquainted.
Oct 08, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Fall's the perfect time to visit Indiana's seven new wineries
Beyond corn and soybeans, Indiana's agricultural bounty boasts a burgeoning wine industry and a long history as a vintner's dream.
Oct 07, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
An Italian take on pulled pork -- over polenta
Spicy pulled pork over polenta only sounds like a culture clash. It oozes comfort and it makes more sense than you might think.
Oct 07, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Marshmallows not just plain vanilla any more
If you're still using plain old vanilla marshmallows at your campfire or in your cocoa, you're out of touch.
Oct 07, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Local food events and national contests
Local food events and national contests
Oct 07, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Foodie Finds: 'Hot and Hot Fish Club Cookbook
The first reader (excluding Times employees) to call (219) 933-3365 at 10:30 a.m. Thursday will win the featured item.. Those having received a foodieFinds in the past year are ineligible. Prizes not claimed within one week of notification are forfeited. Last week's winner was Joanne Bish…
Oct 07, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
For Diwali, savory snacks as big as sweets
If you rolled a bit of Christmas, New Year's Eve and the Fourth of July all into one, then catered the affair with heaps of sweets and savory snacks, you'd begin to get a taste for what it means to celebrate Diwali, India's best known festival.
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Conductor orchestrates easy recipes
In the musical world, Kirk Muspratt deals with complex works and detailed scores. But when it comes to cooking, he aims for simplicity.
Oct 07, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
For the best flavor and value, go for whole spices
When fat is cut from recipes, flavor can follow. That's when spices become the key to making lighter foods taste great. And if you want to get the most out of your spices, it's best to follow a few simple tips.
Oct 07, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Don't hesitate to linger at Cafe Borgia
Walking into Cafe Borgia earlier this week, the aroma of Italian spices, rich tomato sauce and decadent dessert lingered in the air.
Oct 03, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Have pots and pans, will travel
Despite all of the chopping, stirring and measuring, Taste of Home culinary specialist Dana Elliott says the most important ingredient for success when hosting a live stage cooking show is audience energy.
Sep 30, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Kids can cook
The Spatulatta sisters, better known as Isabella and Olivia Gerasole, learned to make delicate pizzelle cookies from their grandmother, Hawaiian salads from their mother and acquired a love of all foods Italian from their dad.
Sep 30, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Beans keep kids fed, full for less
As food budgets tighten, the cliche about teenagers eating you out of house and home loses some of its charm.
Sep 30, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Rethinking the PB&J as a truffle, not a sandwich
I'm no fan of deception when it comes to getting kids to eat healthy. But I'm not above novelty to keep things interesting.
Sep 30, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Books for kids and the cooks they love
What could be more embarrassing than admitting your kid doesn't like sushi? Or will only eat food that's white?
Sep 30, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Can TV save my son from a life of veggie aversion?
Can television chefs make my 5-year-old a better eater?
Sep 30, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Autumn is pumpkin harvesting time
We are harvesting lots and lots of sweet corn from our garden. My husband Joe planted quite a bit the first week of July.
Sep 30, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Foodbites for 0930
Submit your local food event online at nwi.com/calendar and to Marge Kullerstrand at margaret.kullerstrand@nwi.com.
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