Michigan Food

The Spunky Kitchen: Beef enchiladas stuffed with peppers in whole wheat tortillas, paired with a 'skinny' margarita

2012-05-30T16:00:53Z

The ingredient that sets this enchilada apart from the typical enchilada is a teaspoon of thyme. It gave it a completely new taste to this, but it still had the Mexican seasoning and taste of an enchilada.

Lemon dill sauce brightens up a plain turkey sandwich

2012-05-30T12:00:00Z

Mary Bilyeu | Contributor A turkey sandwich is a simple pleasure, and my favorite way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. But you can buy turkey breasts, thighs, and legs all year 'round, and they're great when marinated and cooked on...

Michigan's Best BBQ: Get to know Kalamazoo's Top 3: Hogzilla, FooJay and Q-It-Up

2012-05-30T11:00:33Z

Here are the Top 3 barbecue spots in the Kalamazoo area, based on our readers' poll, and a little about each one.

Jackson County wines served at Michelle Obama hosted luncheon during NATO summit

2012-05-29T20:57:38Z

A wine from Sleeping Bear Winery and another from Cherry Creek Cellars were on the menu at a Chicago luncheon hosted by first lady Michelle Obama. A Traverse City-made wine was also served.

Michigan's Best BBQ: Hogzilla, FooJay and Q-It-Up make cut as Kalamazoo area's finest

2012-05-29T15:30:40Z

Almost 1,600 votes were cast to determine the best barbecue joint in the Kalamazoo area and Battle Creek's Hogzilla came out on top.

'Restaurant: Impossible' to film episode at Frankie's Restaurant in Three Rivers this week

2012-05-29T14:30:46Z

The show will film at Frankie's Restaurant in Three Rivers from Wednesday through Friday.

"The Kosher king of Ann Arbor"

2012-05-29T12:00:00Z

Mary Bilyeu, ContributorI recently had a fabulous time talking with Emil Boch, chef/co-owner of From the Hearth Food - a catering service offering kosher, vegetarian and vegan dishes - and chef at the University of Michigan Hillel during the school year. I'd heard only...

Curried Couscous-Lentil Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes - dish is both delicious and inexpensive

2012-05-29T08:46:00Z

Peggy Lampman | Contributor The dinnerFeed web site links to great summer grilling, salad and chilled soups! To receive my lastest dinnerFeed postsby email, sign up here. What’s that? Black sesame seeds in the dry arborio rice? On closer...

Food Gatherers delivers healthy food and food security in Washtenaw County

2012-05-28T13:00:00Z

Carrots are Food Gatherers emblemPhoto | Kim Bayer Food Security, at the global, national, regional and individual level is a hot topic these days. At the global level, the BBC reports in "Nations need food security goals" that in...

Orange pomegranate iced tea

2012-05-28T12:00:00Z

Mary Bilyeu, ContributorIt's Memorial Day - a time to honor those who have died in service to our country. Traditionally, parades and events at historic sites take place, followed by picnics and barbecues. Please don't forget the sacrifices that...

Take a break from holiday cooking and cool down with a Red, White & Blue Smoothie

2012-05-28T08:29:00Z

Red, White & Blueberry SmoothiePeggy Lampman | Contributor The dinnerFeed web site links to great summer grilling, salad and chilled soups! To receive my lastest dinnerFeed posts by email, sign up here. Happy Memorial Day! Today I set aside my...

The Spunky Kitchen: This sweet and spicy breakfast sandwich packs a punch

2012-05-27T16:00:00Z

It’s incredibly easy, and really tasty. I love the spicy/sweet combination first thing in the morning.

One part pie, one part crumble, all delicious

2012-05-27T11:48:00Z

Strawberry-rhubarb and lemonade pie.AP Photo | Matthew MeadALISON LADMAN, For The Associated Press Strawberries and rhubarb all but scream summer. Just add some lemonade and you'll be totally over the top with warm weather food. So we decided to...

Stan Harrison: On Memorial Day, decorate grave appropriately, respectfully

2012-05-27T11:00:00Z

Stan HarrisonFeatured FlashbacksWhat to do when your grill won't light.Fly the flag proudly on Memorial Day.Canning on the grill? Yes you can!See Stan's home-improvement videos.One of Stan's favorite columns:Our family has always been attracted to cemeteries. I remember riding bicycles...

Ann Arbor food and drink calendar

2012-05-25T18:29:00Z

Today French Crepes with Brigitte Romero. 4-5:30 p.m. Hollander's, 410 N. Fourth Ave., first floor of the Kerrytown Shops, Ann Arbor. Learn how to make various crepe batters to create an array of savory or dessert crepes. You will...

The Spunky Kitchen: 'Ouch!' Why ice cream sometimes hurts and a recipe for Bourbon Ice Cream

2012-05-25T16:00:00Z

It turns out that weird pain in your chest you get soon after eating too much ice cream too fast is caused from a spasm in the esophageal muscle, according to Dr. Douglas Hoch, a pulmonary specialist and the medical director for the Muskegon County Health Department.

Frugal Friday at Revive - bagels, salads and yogurt parfaits are all thrifty options

2012-05-25T12:00:00Z

This toasty, creamy, gooey treat is the Nutella Bagel — Nutella and sliced bananas on a toasted cinnamon raisin bagel — which you can find at Revive, today's Frugal Floozie Friday feature. A luscious snack, I've been craving it...

The taste of summer - a great, basic deviled egg

2012-05-25T10:34:00Z

A classic recipe for deviled eggs.AP Photo | Matthew Mead ELIZABETH KARMEL, For The Associated Press When I think about summer, I think about deviled eggs. Beginning with Easter and going straight through September, just about every activity —...

Pasta Puttanesca with Diced Eggplant - new twist on a classic Italian dish

2012-05-25T08:31:00Z

Pasta Puttanesca with Eggplant Peggy Lampman | Contributor The dinnerFeed web site links to great summer grilling, salad and chilled soups! To receive my lastest dinnerFeed postsby email, sign up here. I've had requests of late for a Pasta...

Food Fare: The Alma College football loves this coney sauce, plus check out this veggie pasta salad recipe

2012-05-24T23:14:38Z

Coney dog sauce and summer veggie pasta salad recipes come just in time for cookout season.