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The Family Table: Creative edible cookie dough

When the going gets tough, those who want to eat sweets get creative.Cooking at home has always been a great love of mine; baking not so much.But as we all (hopefully) heed the warnings and minimize our trips out during the COVID-19 outbreak, running to the store just to pick up baked goods ...

Enjoy stuffed burgers this barbecue season

Barbecue season has arrived, so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs. Backyard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and, where the weather allows, into fall. Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree, as they’re usually laid back ...

Welcome spring with a lemony risotto

Here is what I think about risotto: A good risotto should be creamy, but not gummy or soupy. The rice should be tender, with a little give to each bite (al dente). Any accompanying ingredients should be minimal without muddying, and ideally, they should reflect the season. This risotto checks ...

Potato soup makes a filling meal

Potato soup is one way to experiment with potatoes. There are many different takes on potato soup, but most classic Irish recipes feature potatoes, stock, leeks, and onions. But that does not mean potato soup can’t be enhanced by other ingredients, like those found in this recipe for ...

Prepare delicious meals with frozen foods

Freezers are often unsung heroes of kitchens. Too often foods enter a freezer only to be forgotten before being exhumed from blocks of ice and discarded months later. But putting the freezer to better use can improve the way people eat and add to the flavor of the foods they enjoy.Some people ...

Hummus gets a makeover with Harissa and Dukkah

Hummus is my go-to appetizer. And while traditional chickpea hummus is always a favorite, itÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ fun to riff on this popular Middle Eastern dip with additional ingredients. For instance, vibrant beet hummus and roasted carrot hummus are flavorful and colorful additions to any menu and highly ...