Here’s What’s Cookin’

In the digital era, many errands that once required leaving the house can be conducted from the comforts of home. Groceries can be ordered online…

Yields 12 bites 1 head cauliflower 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon salt (or, for a salt-free alternative, Mrs. Dash table blend) Preheat oven to…

Servings: 6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 1 pound Brussels sprouts, sliced or shredded (about 4 cups total) 1 small can (3.75 ounces) skinless, boneless…

Start to finish: 20 minutes, plus 1 hour of marinating time Serves 4 1 lemon 1 orange 3 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly…

Start to finish: 35 minutes Serves: 6 For the praline: 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or more to…

Servings: Makes 20-22 bars Start to finish: 60 minutes, plus additional cooling time 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 scant teaspoon fine-grain…

Pets provide much joy to their owners, who are often willing to do whatever it takes in an effort to reciprocate the unconditional love they…

Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour 3 pounds chicken thighs or legs (or mixed), skin removed, bone-in 2 thick slices of bacon, cut into…

Serves 6 45 minutes start to finish 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and halved (abut 1 1/2 pounds) Kosher salt to taste 1 1/2…

Start to finish: 30 minutes (20 active) Servings: 6 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and…

Serves about 16 to 20 6 limes (3 juiced, 3 sliced) 1/2 bottle ginger wine 1 bottle wine rum or vodka Sugar, to taste 3…

Serves 3 to 4 11/2 tablespoons grainy mustard (Pommery Moutarde de Meaux) 11/2 teaspoons ground cumin 11/2 teaspoons grounder turmeric 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne…

Cosmetics are not only designed to help individuals improve their appearance, but they also can be used to treat various ailments and conditions. Millions of…

Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 hour, including inactive cooking time 8 medium sized tomatoes 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small yellow onion, diced (about…

Start to finish: 40 minutes Serves 4 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 6 large leeks, white and light…

Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 4 1/4 cup Thai green curry paste One 13.5-ounce can light coconut milk 3 pounds farmed mussels, scrubbed 1…

Makes about 6 5- to 6-inch waffles Serves 4 to 6 Orange Whole-Wheat Waffles 21/4 cups white whole-wheat flour 3 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking…

Servings: 2 Start to finish: 10 minutes 1 head Boston or Butter lettuce, washed and dried Fleur de Sel (a few pinches) Best quality extra-virgin…

Young adults gain independence through a series of milestones throughout their youth. But few such milestones are more anxiously anticipated than the day when teenagers…

Servings: 4 Start to finish: 25 minutes 1 1/2 pounds cod, or other mild white fish, cut into 4 portions, or kept in one large…

Serves 4 as an appetizer or snack 1/2 cup Basic Chicken Stock (see below) 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass 6 kaffir lime leaves, torn or cut…

Serves 4 to 6 Start to finish: 6 1/2 hours (includes six hours in the slow cooker) 3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1…

Start to finish: 60 minutes (20 active) Servings: 12 1 stick butter 2 cups thin sliced onion rings (about 1 medium onion) 2 teaspoons minced…

Servings: 12 Start to finish: 2 hours, including inactive cooking and cooling time 2/3 cup organic sugar 1/2 vanilla bean, grains scraped from pod 2…

Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for couples to celebrate their love for each other, whether their relationship is relatively new or has endured through many…

Makes 8 Serves 4 13/4 cups smooth mashed potatoes (1 very large cooked potato or 2 medium) 3/4 cup self-rising flour 1/4 teaspoon powdered mustard…

Serves 12 6 hours start to finish 3 tablespoons brown sugar, light or dark 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil 2…

Start to finish: 1 hour, 35 minutes (30 active) Servings: 4 2 large eggs 2 cups fresh white or whole-wheat breadcrumbs 2 ounces freshly grated…

Serves 4 to 6 1/2 cup water 1 1/4-ounce envelope plain gelatin 1 pound bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter,…

Servings: Makes 40 servings (Each is 1/2 cup) Start to finish: 50 minutes 8 cups toasted rolled oats (18-ounce container) 2 cups shelled pistachios (8-ounce…

Many youngsters develop acne during adolescence. Acne often disappears by the time adolescents graduate high school, but for some people, acne lingers into adulthood. The…

Servings: 2 Start to finish: 10 minutes 3 cups chopped red cabbage (about 1/4 large cabbage) 1/4 medium avocado, cut into small (1/2- inch) cubes…

45 minutes start to finish Makes 20 pizzas (about five servings) 1 pound store-bought or homemade pizza dough 1 cup tomato sauce (such as a…

Start to finish: 1 hour (25 active) Servings: 4 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 to 2 tablespoons…

Serves 4 3/4 pound beef rib eye, very thinly sliced (almost shaved; for ease, freeze for 1 hour before slicing) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon…

Serves about 4 Ingredients 1 cup re quinoa 2 cups water 1 medium yellow squash, cut in half coins 3 leaves kale, thinly sliced 1/3…

Dining out can be a special treat after a busy week, a way to celebrate special occasions or a means to socialize with friends. Dining…

Servings: 32 (About 2 1/2 cups of jam) Start to finish: 20 minutes 3 dates, finely chopped 1/2 cup water 1 small tart cooking apple,…

Start to finish: 40 minutes (15 minutes hands-on) Servings: 2 2 Pekin duck breast halves (about 8 ounces each) Kosher salt 2 tablespoons minced shallots…

Serves 4 Start to finish: 25 minutes For the Salmon: 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for brushing 4 (6-ounce) fillets of salmon, 1-inch thick,…

Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 75 minutes 1 hanger steak brisket or boneless short ribs, 1 1(backslash)2-2 pounds 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher…

Makes about 10-12 servings Ingredients 3 pounds redskin potatoes, scrubbed (leave skin on) 1/4 cup butter 4 cloves crushed garlic, peeled 1/2 cup sour cream…

Winter weather causes many people to retreat indoors until the spring thaw. However, for those who embrace the cold temperatures or find that life must…

Servings: 8 Start to finish: 24 hours, including inactive marinating and chilling time 2 1/2 pounds lean stew beef, cut into 2-3-inch pieces 3 medium…

Start to finish: 45 minutes Serves 4 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, divided 2 red onions, halved and sliced 2 red bell peppers, stemmed,…

Start to finish: 4 hours (1 hour active) Servings: 8 to 10 For the dip: 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil…

Yields 1 10-inch cake; 12 to 16 servings Cake layers 13/4 cups all-purpose flour 41/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda…

Serves 6 2 pounds beef shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces (see note) 1 onion, cut into large dice 2 carrots, cut into large dice 2…

Winter may be a time for cozy sweaters and tall boots, but it also can be a season for static-charged hair and dry skin. Upon…

Servings: 8 Start to finish: 30 minutes 1 medium head of cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed of leaves 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 2…