The Cooking News

Recipe News: Recipe: grilled garlic breadsticks

2009-07-03T01:00:36Z

For a dessert version, make a seasoning mix from 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.

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Grilled garlic breadsticks with dipping sauce

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Recipe News: Asian grilled skirt steak recipe

2009-06-25T00:34:55Z

I love skirt steak for many reasons, but mostly because it is the one steak that pleases the rib eye lover and the fillet lover at the same time. Plus, when your guests are around the table asking, "what's in this?" or saying, "I love skirt steak." There is nothing better than that! Skirt steaks take a marinade very well and when grilled to medium rare gets a crusty, tender chew. Cooked over natural briquettes, the meat sears and cooks super fast. Don't forget to let the steaks rest for at least 10 minutes. They will stay hot and it is worth it to keep all the flavor in the meat and not running on the plate.

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Asian Marinated Skirt Steak

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Recipe News: Danica Pollard's strawberry recipes

2009-06-22T23:47:43Z

Danica Pollard is the pastry chef at Lidia's. She recently returned from New York, where she won over some of the biggest names in the food industry at the James Beard Awards.
Fat City asked her for a recipe that combines her love of baking with an ingredient close to her heart. Pollard delivered with strawberries, saying she absolutely loves them. "The color, taste and especially the smell remind me that it is warm and lovely outside. Every spring I wait for them, and the ideas of what I might like to make with them begin rolling around inside of my head."

Includes recipes for:

Strawberry Mint Panna Cotta

Strawberry Prosecco Gelee

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Recipe News: Mother's Day brunch part three (recipe): do-ahead blueberry French toast casserole

2009-05-04T00:17:42Z

If you’re goal is to impress Mom on Mother’s Day, then this is the recipe to make. Your entire house will smell cinnamon-sweet, and both kids and adults will love it. My friend Jen gave me this recipe after we hosted another friend’s baby shower together, and I was very surprised when she told me how easy this dish was to make. It looks like something straight out of Martha Stewart, but I tried it this Easter, and it really is pretty simple. It’s just one of those impressive recipes that has the ability to deceive—and in my book anything that makes me look a little bit better is top-notch and an immediate keeper. Serve this casserole with warm maple syrup and get Mom’s day off to a bubbly-yummy start this Mother’s Day.

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blueberry French toast casserole

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Recipe News: Recipes: Pork tenderloin, three ways

2009-04-23T00:10:32Z

Roast pork tenderloin is an ideal weeknight meal — just stick a 1-pound loin in a 450- degree oven for just over 20 minutes, and it's ready to eat. Here are ways to add flavor and "dress it up" a bit.

Includes recipes for:

HERB- AND MUSTARD- CRUSTED PORK TENDERLOIN

CHIPOTLE MAPLE GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN

APRICOT-GINGER PORK TENDERLOIN

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Recipe News: Happy Pet Owners Day! Enjoy some Dog food recipes

2009-04-21T23:16:23Z

Here are some that are quick, easy and handmade Dog recipes:

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Canine Casserole

Peanut Butter Jakey Snacks

Veggie Bones

Liver Brownies

Mint Rice Hamburger

Doggy Hamburger Helper

Doggy Casserole

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Recipe News: Grilled pizza recipe: Pepperoni

2009-04-20T00:36:12Z

There's nothing quite like a Pepperoni Pizza, especially if it's grilled outside on the gas or charcoal grill! Add some sauce, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella cheese, and top it with spicy pepperoni! Grab a cold beer or a glass of wine - it's Grilled Pizza Time!

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Grilled Pepperoni Pizza Recipe

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Recipe News: How do the best chocolate chip cookie recipes stack up?

2009-04-16T18:01:22Z

When it comes to chocolate chip cookies, people want to be carried away by the masterful blend of buttery dough, sweet vanilla and creamy chocolate that mark a perfect homemade cookie. Chocolatier Jacques Torres gives you that and a chewy, crisp-around-the-edges texture to boot. In a blind taste test of six chocolate chip cookie recipes, his was the runaway winner, regardless of the testers’ age, background or culinary knowledge. My search for the ultimate chocolate chip cookie began after I tasted a particularly good example. Was it the buttery flavor that made the cookie so good, I wondered, or the oozing chocolate? And what recipe, I wanted to know, would produce the cookie of my dreams? In my search for the ultimate chocolate chip cookie, I started with recipes for six cookies, each with its own claim to fame. They were prepared with the same brand of ingredients, scooped the same size and baked in the same oven on identical cookie sheets. Only the amounts of ingredients and preparation techniques varied. When nuts were called for in recipes, we omitted them. My first choice for the tasting was the original Toll House Cookie from Nestlé, the one that started the chocolate chip cookie craze back in the 1930s when Ruth Wakefield of Whitman, Mass., added a chopped-up chocolate bar to her Butter Drop Do Cookies. To her surprise, and to the delight of cookie lovers since, the chocolate didn’t melt into the cookie but softened to a lush texture instead. Wakefield’s recipe has graced the back of packages of Nestlé semisweet chocolate morsels since 1939. Second on the must-make list was the ever-popular Mrs. Field’s/Neiman Marcus clone, the supposedly secret recipe made with ground oatmeal that has spawned more urban legends than you can shake a wooden spoon at. Next was Martha Stewart’s recipe. Could any tasting be complete without the doyenne of cooking’s recipe? Fourth was the chocolate chip cookie recipe from Cook’s Illustrated, the publication that tests dozens of recipes to come up with what they call the perfect one.

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JACQUES TORRES’ WINNING CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

ORIGINAL NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

SOFT AND CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

AWARD-WINNING SOFT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

MRS. FIELDS COOKIES

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Recipe News: A healthier recipe for monkey bread

2009-04-13T23:48:22Z

I absolutely love the recipe re-dos from Eat Better America. They have a fantastic recipe for zucchini bread that I've made with great results. This month they've rehabbed an Easter favorite -- monkey bread. Be warned -- eating things like monkey bread on a regular basis will not do your weight-loss plans any favors, but have a nibble every now and then -- like on holidays.

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Healthified Monkey Bread

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Recipe News: Recipe: Ham Panini with Smoked Gruyere and Pear

2009-04-10T00:10:44Z

Ham leftovers are an easy way to crank out fast meals that pack tons of flavor. Just be sure to go easy on the salt. Most hams are cured and brined, which crank up the sodium. Taste the finished dish before adding more salt.
A frittata is an easy choice. Cut the ham into small chunks, then saute with diced onion and bell peppers. When the ham is lightly browned, pour several beaten eggs over it. When the eggs have set on the bottom, top it with cheese and broiler for several minutes.

Or try a ham and cheese... on pasta. Toss finely chopped ham, grated fontina (or other good melting) cheese with warm pasta and just a few tablespoons of the pasta cooking water for an all-but-instant mac and cheese. A splash of hot sauce give a nice finish.

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HAM PANINI WITH SMOKED GRUYERE AND PEAR

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Recipe News: Welcome spring with delicious recipes

2009-04-06T22:30:36Z

Spring is all around. I am seeing shoots of tulips, iris, mums and sedum. My crocuses are in bloom and my dogwoods are budding.
Dare we hope rhubarb season is just around the corner? A recipe for Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake - always a favorite request this time of year - from Dolores Sheffield kicks off the season this week.

Which brings me around to my annual request for spring recipes. Have a few favorites in your collection? Jot them down and send them along.

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Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

Soda Bread Cookies

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Recipe News: Quick and Easy Recipes to Enjoy with Kids

2009-04-01T00:08:20Z

If you’re anything like me, the last thing you want to do is come home from a busy day and spend an hour preparing supper. But what if you could turn that ‘dreaded kitchen time’ into a fun and memorable experience for your kids? Here are a few recipes that can get you started, so invite your kids into the kitchen and get cookin’:

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Sunshine Wraps

The Works

Easy Chocolate Waffles

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

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Recipe News: Reese's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup cheesecake recipe

2009-03-27T23:11:02Z

Cheesecakes have always gotten a bad rap for being impossible to perfect. A lot of people shy away from making cheesecake because they've heard all the horror stories of raw cheesecakes in the middle, being over done and dry, or worse, having earthquake sized cracks down the center of the cake. To relieve you of your "fear of cheesecake", be sure to read How to Make a Perfect Cheesecake before getting your ingredients out. The article explains tips & tricks such as; how to use a springform pan, how to add melted chocolate to cheesecake batter, how to prevent unsightly cracks, and finally, how to fix the Frankenstein cheesecakes if they do occur. I wrap it up with how to serve and freeze the cheesecakes you've put so much love into. This is important info. Don't turn on your oven until you've read it!

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Reese's PB Cup Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe with Oreo Cookie Crust

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Recipe News: Recipe: supper vegetable roast

2009-03-26T22:02:03Z

The vegetables can be roasted ahead. Cool them once they are out of the oven, refrigerate up to three days and reheat at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes before serving. They will freeze well for up to three months.

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Supper vegetable roast

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Recipe News: Make Your Easter Entertaining Easier With These Recipes

2009-03-24T23:07:32Z

This Easter, impress your friends and family with a delicious dinner buffet that allows you to entertain with ease so you can spend more time with your guests and less time in the kitchen. With a host of recipes from the French's® test kitchens, you can prepare simple appetizers like Crunchy Coconut Shrimp and Crispy Onion Veggies as well as main dishes like Crunchy Onion Chicken and Baked Penne and Ham. Many of these simple-to-prepare recipes take only ten minutes to prepare and cook in thirty minutes or less. The secret: the experts in the test kitchen have discovered that crushed French's French Fried Onions can be used as a delicious coating for a variety of ingredients like chicken, pork, vegetables and fish; and while the coating creates a crispy, crunchy exterior it also locks in natural juices to maintain a moist, tender interior. In addition to using French's French Fried Onions at holiday time, try them for quick everyday recipes to make meal times easier. This simple coating technique can be expanded to incorporate regional and ethnic flavor preferences by adding customized herbs and spices, for example, the basic recipe for Crunchy Onion Chicken becomes Mexican Chicken with the simple addition of chili powder and chopped fresh cilantro to the crushed French Fried Onions or turn a typical weeknight into a "trip" to Thailand by adding some toasted coconut and fresh basil to your coating mixture – use your culinary imagination and every day meals just became exciting again.

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CRUNCHY COCONUT SHRIMP

CRISPY ONION VEGGIES

FRENCH'S® CRUNCHY ONION CHICKEN™

BAKED PENNE & HAM

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Recipe News: Banana strawberry pancake recipe

2009-03-22T13:29:49Z

Pancakes anyone? Are you tired of eating plain pancakes? Here is a wonderful recipe for banana and strawberry pancakes. This recipe is great for anyone with a sweet tooth. For those of you, sprinkle them with powdered sugar just before serving! Just as with cookies, muffins and coffees, you can easily get creative with your pancakes too! Tip: If you make too many pancakes, wait until they cool and place them into a plastic freezer bag. When you are ready to eat them, you can pop them into the toaster or warm them up in the microwave! Tip: If you add a touch of white sugar to your batter, it will make your pancakes fluffier.

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Banana Strawberry Pancake Recipe

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Recipe News: Recipe: Chuck Steak Goulash

2009-03-19T22:09:02Z

A budget dinner doesn't have to come at the expense of rich flavors.
Chuck blade steaks, for example, need just a bit of extra love (and time) to be transformed into a tender, tasty and richly seasoned meal, all for about $1.50 per serving.

Cut from the muscular and often tough chuck or shoulder, these affordable steaks do best with a moist-heat cooking method, such as braising, which helps tenderize them. This chuck steak goulash — a simplified version of the Hungarian classic — provides that.

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CHUCK STEAK GOULASH

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Recipe News: Traditional Irish stew recipe for St. Patrick’s Day

2009-03-17T00:12:03Z

This Irish stew recipe is a traditional peasant food in Ireland. Chunks of leftover meat are added to potatoes and any other root vegetables that might be available and slow cooked to make a tender, tasty stew. The vegetables are filling and healthy, low in fat and calories. Peasants would have made this dish with water, but the Guinness gives an excellent flavor. Beef, chicken, or vegetable broth will also work. This is a good dish for the crock-pot. No browning is required, and after simmering all day, the meat will be very tender. All of the ingredients except the parsley go into the crock-pot together. The parsley gets stirred in at serving time for a fresh flavor and color.

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Irish stew recipe

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Recipe News: Recipe: Irish Lamb Stew

2009-03-15T22:05:33Z

Meaty stews can be rich comfort foods but may also be high in fat. Giving a bit of thought to your choice and quantity of meat can lower the fat.
For lamb stew, leg meat is considerably lower in fat than other cuts and offers great flavor. The leg meat contains enough connective tissue so that it becomes relatively tender when cooked at a low temperature for a long time.

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IRISH LAMB STEW

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Recipe News: Recipe: IRISH COFFEE CHEESECAKE

2009-03-14T12:35:01Z

In keeping with our recent string of offering one absurdly indulgent recipe a week, here's one that covers all the important bases -- from booze to cheese to sugar.

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IRISH COFFEE CHEESECAKE

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Recipe News: Recipe Makeover: baked popcorn chicken

2009-03-12T21:19:41Z

The key to this makeover is an oven-frying technique that uses only a misting of oil to get a perfect golden crunch. If you like a spicier mix, you could toss in some cayenne pepper or your favorite blend of fried-chicken seasonings.

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Baked popcorn chicken

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Recipe News: Breakfast recipes

2009-03-10T21:58:01Z

Make sure you don't overfill the tins or your popovers may collapse. Ms. Cunningham suggests putting a teaspoon of marmalade in the bottom of each tin, but I found it made them much harder to clean and wasn't worth the extra effort.

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OATMEAL POPOVERS

ORANGE-PECAN SKILLET MILLET

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Recipe News: Recipe: Herby haddock potato pancakes

2009-03-08T17:12:25Z

HERBY haddock potato pancakes demand a classic hollandaise sauce, and whipping up one of your own needn't leave you feeling scrambled THIS is a classic marriage: eggs, hollandaise and haddock, all atop a herby potato pancake. It's the ultimate comfort food. It's also pretty versatile, making the perfect brunch but great for a simple supper, too.
As ever, produce is paramount. WeADVERTISEMENT

use Aberdeen smoked haddock at the Cook School, with its lovely pale flesh. I wouldn't go near the dyed stuff, which is oddly coloured and tends to be rubbery. As for tatties, we use Red Roosters, which are tasty and versatile and work excellently in these pancakes.

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For the hollandaise sauce

For the potato pancake

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Recipe News: Readers share their favorite slow-cooker recipes

2009-03-06T00:04:32Z

Along with a return to our kitchens, we’re seeing a return to our slow cookers — those handy appliances that hearken back to the days when homemakers in European villages took their cassoulets and roasts in covered pots to the village baker so they could be cooked all day in the slow heat of the oven after the baker had finished the day’s bread.
You can’t deny the usefulness of a gadget that allows you to put together a dish before you go to work and have it ready when you come home for supper.

We asked the readers of our weekly Reader Recipe Swap column to send us their favorite slow-cooker recipes, and they obliged. We’re sharing some with you here and more online.

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Slow-cooker Tex-Mex chicken and beans

Baked apples

Round steak casserole

Chicken in a pot

Texas hash

Easy and delicious Crock-Pot roast

Hickory-smoke brisket

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Recipe News: March Recipe of the Month: Pecan-crusted pork tenderloins with spinach and swiss

2009-03-04T01:17:08Z

Who is not on a low carb diet these days? Whether it’s Atkins or the Glycemic Index, or South Beach, more and more people are passing on white flours and white sugars. This has prompted a lot of creativity in the kitchen for delicious low carb meals that don’t skimp on flavor. Well I was up to the challenge.
Using pork tenderloin or thinly pounded chicken breasts, this recipe successfully substitutes ground almonds and pecans for the flour or breadcrumbs which would typically coat the meat. Stuffed with spinach and swiss cheese it makes for an addictive combination, and the coating adds a wonderful nutty flavor to the meat while cleverly avoiding those extra carbs.

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PORK TENDERLOINS

SAUTEED SPINACH

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

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Recipe News: Marscapone and Marmalade-Stuffed French Toast

2009-03-01T00:50:34Z

Emeril Lagasse is making sure breakfast isn't just the most important meal of the day; it's the most delicious. Check out his meals that will bring a great start to any day.

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Marscapone and Marmalade-Stuffed French Toast

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Recipe News: More olive recipes

2009-02-27T01:29:45Z

Here's a good thing to make with your favourite table olives. The big spicy olives are available at most olive bars. Buy the shrimp at any good fish counter, or use the tinned ones, rinsed.

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Olive Cheese with Shrimps

Linguine with Olive Oil and Garlic

Olive Flat Bread

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Recipe News: Herby pasta salad recipe

2009-02-22T20:17:39Z

spring and summer coming up (they'll be here faster than you think), it's time to start collecting recipes for those summer picnics and potlucks. Here is a great recipe for pasta salad that is nice and mellow, but oh so delicious, especially when served with a nice fresh crusty bread.

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Herby Mushroom Pasta Salad

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Recipe News: Party recipes for your Best Picture nominees

2009-02-21T00:40:15Z

Here are some recipes of food inspired by films nominated for Best Picture at the 81st Academy Awards.

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Slow Cooker Jambalaya (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button)

Naan (Slumdog Millionaire)

Chicken Gumbo (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button)

Tandoori Chicken (Slumdog Millionaire)

Rava Laadoo (Slumdog Millionaire)

Pat Nixon's Mealoaf (Frost/Nixon)

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Recipe News: Homemade dog treat recipes

2009-02-18T00:14:20Z

This past weekend, I felt adventurous! I convinced my husband, ok I whined, to help me bake homemade dog biscuits for our crew. Halfway through the five recipes that I chose, we weren't certain if they would be a rousing success or a dismal failure. The two recipes below were the best ones and turned out to be super easy. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

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Beefy Bread Machine Bones

Flea Hater's Dog Biscuits - Martha Stewart

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