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  • 'MyPlate' tops pyramid as nutritional info guide Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:09PMDear Lacy: Educators have used the Food Pyramid to teach the food groups to their students. Is the plate the same information on a different graphic, and what new information does the food plate teach? - Elementary Teacher
  • Coming Events Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 4:47AMThe PAC of Ecole du Bois Joli in Tsawwassen is organizing evening classes of French for adults (Beginners Plus). For more info call PAC of Ecole du Bois Joli at 604-948-7077.
  • Desperate Dinner Dishes that work Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 12:44AMSo what did you make for dinner last night? I'm only asking because around here, it got a little hairy. This is what ended up on the table after a late-afternoon scamper to Whole Foods: guacamole and chips followed by chicken hot dogs with sauerkraut. You could definitely call it a Desperate Dinner.
  • | Viewed 3 times Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 10:32PMCHYNIIS is probably the only Chinese restaurant in the Klang Valley where you can get a taste of heritage Tawau Chinese dishes. TAN BEE HONG has her first sip of cactus soup.
  • Q&A with Alexandra Davies Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 9:57AMEditor's note: This is a longer version of the scholar-athlete profile that appeared in today's Dispatch.
  • Pork-pourri! Easter centerpieces from ham to crown roast Sunday, April 24, 2011 @ 3:51AMDramatic crown roast of pork encloses a cache of morel and corn bread stuffing. / Gannett Bright apricot-peach jam spiked with Dijon mustard and brown sugar binds a spicy crust of gingersnap cookie crumbs. All the flavors balance the salty ham.
  • Knuffmans focus on putting "good quality food" on the table Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 11:49AMLIBERTY, Ill. With pizza cutter in hand, Lois Knuffman makes quick work of turning dough into egg noodles. Husband Dick "does the noodles. I cut them," she said. "I do the easy part. He does the hard part."
  • Chicken and spinach casserole an easy dish full of Greek flavors Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 9:53PMSpinach is a key ingredient in Greek cuisine, but it’s rarely used raw. Instead, the leafy green is the filling for spanakopita, a Greek spinach pie made with layers of phyllo dough, or it is added to rice casseroles such as The Star’s Greek Chicken and Spinach Casserole.
  • Gratin's tasty secrets are beneath the golden crust Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 5:43PMAromatic vegetables suspended in a rich sauce, maybe a little melted cheese, all of it hidden under a crisp, golden-brown crust. Behold the glory that is the gratin.
  • Coming Events Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 6:19PMThe PAC of Ecole du Bois Joli in Tsawwassen is organizing evening classes of French for adults (Beginners Plus). For more info call PAC of Ecole du Bois Joli at 604-948-7077.
  • Stew for the day we’re all a little Irish Wednesday, March 16, 2011 @ 4:19AMEditor’s note: Several local groceries that usually do not have mutton are stocked; Albertson’s carries it year-round.
  • Cajun Pork Chop Bake Recipe Saturday, March 5, 2011 @ 3:10AMJust in time for Mardi Gras, here is a spicy delicious casserole that is quick and easy to put together. If you like Cajun food, this is a dish you'll make again and again.
  • Recipe Exchange: Chili Orange Chicken, Chicken Casserole Tuesday, March 1, 2011 @ 7:59PMBill Whedon of West Hartford requested "a good chicken casserole recipe." Anne Pié of Wethersfield says, "This family favorite recipe came with me from California when we left in 1968."
  • Exploring Argentina's wetlands Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 5:12PMI SURE do look funny in my head-to-toe, semi-dry Mormaii outfit — the six-millimeter-thick, bright blue camouflage neoprene spacesuit required for diving in chilly 53-degree freshwater. But not as funny as I feel. I'm feeling strangely apprehensive. ...
  • Winter Casserole Soup Friday, February 25, 2011 @ 12:18AMEasy, hearty, pasta-vegetable soup is most welcome on a winter night Imagine a soup that provides a whole meal in one bowl and takes only 30 minutes to make. That's the beauty of this Winter Casserole Soup, a thick and hearty soup made with vegetables, pasta, and red kidney beans.
  • Radie's Chicken & Dumplings Thursday, February 24, 2011 @ 4:35AM"If you want (to make chicken and dumplings) from scratch, this recipe is the ticket, " writes C.D. from Carriere, Miss. "My sister-in law, the late Radie Reviere of Bogalusa, was renowned for her chicken and dumplings and her graciousness. She...
  • To do tonight: Watch ‘Top Model’; get ready for Oscars Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 4:32PMYour daily entertainment briefing with an easy recipe for Dorito-Chicken Casserole, the Oscars airing on Sunday and the premiere of "America's Next Top Model" tonight.  
  • Recipe: Winter Casserole Soup Tuesday, February 22, 2011 @ 5:04PMThis recipe makes a hearty soup in a few minutes.
  • Cassoulet: slow simmered, rich, crusty and warming Tuesday, February 22, 2011 @ 11:28AMIn our age where the ideal meal is one made in less than 30 minutes, there is luxury in seeking the other extreme and tackling a project that stretches over days. I was determined to conquer just such a project, one that had lingered on my to-make list for at least two years, repeatedly postponed each winter until suddenly spring would arrive. Not so, this time. This year I would make cassoulet.
  • Linger over this slow-simmered cassoulet Wednesday, January 26, 2011 @ 7:37AMCold nights are ideal for this rich and crusty dish, but make sure to plan ahead to make time to make it right.
  • Cassoulet: slow-simmered, rich, crusty and warming Wednesday, January 5, 2011 @ 11:10PMIn our age where the ideal meal is one made in less than 30 minutes, there is luxury in seeking the other extreme and tackling a project that stretches over days. I was determined to conquer just such a project, one which had lingered on my to-make list for at least two years, repeatedly postponed each winter until suddenly spring would arrive. Not so, this time.
  • Cassoulet recipe Wednesday, January 5, 2011 @ 11:10PMBitter green salad with apples and honey-sherry vinaigrette PG tested The crisp, bitter flavors in this salad, balanced by the sweetness of the dressing and the apples, help balance out the richness of the cassoulet to follow.
  • Mary Ann Esposito: What to Stock in Your Pantry for Winter Monday, January 3, 2011 @ 11:49AMWinter can drag us down in so many ways. From the endless cold and snow to that cooped-up feeling of boredom. That's why January is...
  • 6 Ways to Stick to Your Diet Monday, January 3, 2011 @ 11:32AMThe top New Year’s resolution each year is to lose weight, which usually means cutting out food favorites and creating a diet plan that is unrealistic to maintain throughout the year. Here’s how to make the most of your New Year’s weight goal
  • 6 ways to throw a great party for less Thursday, December 30, 2010 @ 5:00AMRing in the New Year on the cheap with these party tips from the pros.
  • Cracker Barrel is everything it's cracked up to be Thursday, December 23, 2010 @ 5:20PMI've been surprised, from time to time, by some of the people who tell me they really like to eat at Cracker Barrel.
  • Linnie Frank Bailey: Ghosts of Christmases Past Thursday, December 23, 2010 @ 3:39PMDad was a great cook and Chicken-Spaghetti was his signature dish. He passed in 2005. However, his Chicken-Spaghetti, and our family traditions, live on.
  • Maria Rodale: 2010 Top 10 Farm-to-Table Restaurants (Third Annual!) Wednesday, December 22, 2010 @ 9:33AMIt's that time of year...when I share my list of my favorite farm-to-table restaurants. This is not a scientific list. It's simply a roster of...
  • Try John DeLucie’s chicken under a brick Wednesday, December 15, 2010 @ 11:53AMYou might not consider bricks wrapped in aluminum foil to be crucial ingredients for too many dishes, but for making John DeLucie’s sumptuous "chicken under a brick," they’re obviously pretty vital.
  • Christmas on the Farm at Pa. German Cultural Heritage Center in Kutztown this weekend Tuesday, December 7, 2010 @ 7:44AM“Wann du des lese kannscht, dann wescht Pennsilfaanisch Deitsch?”
  • First Look: Dicky Doo’s Diner, Lawrenceville Monday, December 6, 2010 @ 1:01PMDicky Doo’s Diner in Lawrenceville is one of those hidden-in-plain-sight places that’s easy to miss.
  • My turn: Leftover turkey has many uses Wednesday, December 1, 2010 @ 4:52PMIt’s the traditional post-Thanksgiving question: What do I do with all that leftover turkey? In an effort to help answer that, I’ve collected a few ideas from other people: • Green chile turkey enchiladas • Turkey and dumplings • Turkey...
  • SEASONAL SEVEN: The average American gains seven pounds during the holidays. How to cut the calories without making ... Wednesday, November 24, 2010 @ 7:08PMTurkey, stuffing, pecan pie… it all adds up. The average Thanksgiving dinner will set you back about 1,500 calories and that doesn't include second helpings.
  • Thanksgiving shoppers pick up a few items -- or the whole meal Wednesday, November 24, 2010 @ 5:40PMIt is not easy planning a Thanksgiving dinner for 50 people. But Diane Nations of Satsuma doesn’t mind.
  • Happy Reduced-Guilt Thanksgiving! Tuesday, November 23, 2010 @ 10:37AMThough the average Thanksgiving feast delivers thousands of calories, a few easy substitutions can make all the difference. Navigate your way through the plethora of Thanksgiving offerings with these tips
  • Try braising vegetables Wednesday, November 17, 2010 @ 4:48AMVegetable sides can be the most virtuous players in the pageantry of the Thanksgiving meal, but only if they're cooked and finished the right way.
  • Chicken noodle casserole without the 'cluck' Wednesday, November 17, 2010 @ 2:13AMThis week we have a “chicken” noodle casserole that is made with just a bunch of stuff I happened to have around the kitchen. This is one of my favorite ways to cook because it really brings out the lazy in me since I don’t have to go to the store. Casseroles often happen in this way, and experimenting is always encouraged when making any casserole.
  • Cook's Exchange: Rice is just right for gluten-free stuffing Wednesday, November 17, 2010 @ 12:05AMRice, white or brown, makes a good substitute for bread or cornbread in dressing or stuffing, especially for those on gluten-free diets.
  • Update Thanksgiving menu with new twists on traditional sides Wednesday, November 17, 2010 @ 12:05AMThanksgiving is the most sacred of holidays when it comes to the dinner table. Sure, there are traditional Christmas and Easter meals that some families follow each year, but plenty of others are open to trying new things on those days.
  • Wildlife Commission Stocking Cape Fear River with Striped Bass Friday, November 12, 2010 @ 11:05AMTARBORO — Good news from NCWRC for those people that enjoy angling on the Cape Fear River (CFR). Let me share with you a recent official communication about NCWRC stocking the CFR with Striped Bass (Rockfish).
  • Braise veggies for healthy, flavorful holiday side Friday, November 12, 2010 @ 9:45AMle sides can be the most virtuous players in the pageantry of the Thanksgiving meal, but only if they're cooked and finished...
  • Boston Market Makes It Easy to “Be the Hero” During the Holidays Thursday, November 11, 2010 @ 8:09AMGOLDEN, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The holidays are right around the corner, and Boston Market Restaurants are getting in the spirit of the season with meal solutions that satisfy families and save precious time during the busiest months of the year. Every day, Boston Market creates delicious, home-style meals for guests, and the holidays are no exception. The restaurant offers meal planners two ...
  • Boston Market Makes It Easy to “Be the Hero” During the Holidays Thursday, November 11, 2010 @ 8:00AMThe holidays are right around the corner, and Boston Market Restaurants are getting in the spirit of the season with meal solutions that satisfy families and save precious time during the busiest months of the year.
  • Cook’s Corner solicits Sunday dinner memories Tuesday, November 2, 2010 @ 8:13PMSometimes TV can actually inspire. I find myself captivated by the new CBS series Blue Bloods , with Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg. But it isn’t just the police procedural plots: When I watch the multigenerational Reagans sit down at some point during each episode for a raucous pass-the-potatoes family meal, I grow increasingly nostalgic for the Sunday dinners of my childhood. I wonder why ...
  • Healthy Holiday Eating Tips Tuesday, November 2, 2010 @ 11:15AMIt’s that time of year again, when waistbands stretch to accommodate rich meals and sweet treats. Northwest Hospital dietitian Linsday Martin, M.S., R.D., L.D.N., says there are easy ways to revamp your recipes so that the foods you make are better for you.
  • Readers share favorite fall comfort foods Wednesday, October 20, 2010 @ 4:33PMWhen fall chills the air around her rural Lawrence home, Harriet House knows just what to cook to warm body and soul.
  • AP reporter, photographer leave the press pool and get a different look at North Korea Wednesday, October 13, 2010 @ 11:02AMNorth Korea may be struggling to feed its people, but there was no shortage of mouthwatering options on the menu at our guide's favourite restaurant: ostrich, duck and beef; scallops, crab and lobster; pancakes, stews, noodles and even spaghetti.
  • Vail Daily column: Sweet on sweet potatoes Tuesday, October 12, 2010 @ 2:49PMThey come in many shapes and sizes - long and thin with tapered ends or round and knobby. The flesh ranges from white to yellow to rich orange. From the 400 varieties of sweet potatoes, you can find your favorites throughout the year as this tuber has a long shelf life. Despite its name, the sweet potato is not related to the potato. And though sweet potatoes and yams have similar flavors and ...
  • Prepared polenta makes easy, delicious lasagna Wednesday, October 6, 2010 @ 12:13PMFor most people, the only time lasagna lands on the weeknight table is when they prepare it ahead during the weekend. Or when it came out of a box. Even the no-boil noodles usually are too much tr...
  • Polenta makes easy, delicious lasagna Wednesday, October 6, 2010 @ 5:39AMFor most people, the only time lasagna lands on the weeknight table is when they prepare it ahead during the weekend — or when it came out of a box.