Search Results for: grains

Delicious cooking with whole grains.

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

Whole grains (farro, quinoa, etc.): They’re super delicious and healthy, too. Great recipes and ideas for cooking with whole grains. Continue reading →

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The best types of salt for cooking.

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

Which type or types of salt are best for cooking? There are so many options, but I’ve narrowed them down to three essential salts in my kitchen. Continue reading →

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Fabulous wild rice salad with chicken.

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

I love a really hearty salad for dinner, one with roast chicken, perhaps, and some grains for structure … and, of course, cheese. Continue reading →

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Your top recipes of 2012.

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

What did readers enjoy cooking in 2012? Here are the top 6 recipes from the past year, determined by the number of reader likes and comments. Continue reading →

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Best recipes of 2012.

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

A look back at my top recipes from 2012, including hot fudge pudding cake, pasta with bacon and kale, and the very best way to cook spaghetti squash. Enjoy! Continue reading →

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The Clara Project: classic French salad dressing recipe.

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

If you think French dressing is a sweet, ketchupy mess, think again. This recipe for classic French dressing is simple, flavorful and perfect on a light green salad. Continue reading →

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Whole-grain salad with tomatoes, corn and smoked mozzarella

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

I recently had occasion to pull out an old recipe that came from my friend and former colleague, Tricia. For a team potluck lunch eons ago, she brought a salad of wheat berries with tomatoes, corn and smoked mozzarella. It … Continue reading →

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Lunchbox salad with chicken, carrot and fennel.

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Those who know me best know that I appreciate need a good lunch. A rotten mid-day meal (which occasionally happens when I’m time-pressed and just grab whatever is convenient) can send me into a tailspin for the afternoon. I need … Continue reading →

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Lighter classic cheesecake.

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

Recently, my editor for the fitness and weight-loss website SparkPeople.com challenged me with a rather difficult assignment: Develop a feature story about sensible alternatives for desserts and sweet snacks. Now, this particular subject was hard to write about for a couple … Continue reading →

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Stocking the pantry.

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

What’s in your pantry (or refrigerator or freezer)? I’ve put together a list of what I think are essential ingredients in every kitchen. Continue reading →

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