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A pasta dish that’ll have your family asking for seconds

There is something magical about this recipe, which coaxes the ultimate flavor out of just a few humble supermarket ingredients, turning them into a rich-tasting and well-balanced pasta dish that will have your family reaching for seconds.After browning the sausage, we sautéed a hefty amount ...

The Family Table: For the love of pressure cooking

I’m a sucker for kitchen gadgets.Those things marketed toward streamlining kitchen life might as well have a flashing neon sign that says “Try me, Jen!”Some, like my handheld citrus juicer, remain staples. Others (my mandoline, for example) come out once or twice a year, but otherwise ...

You can freeze that? Tips for freezing all kinds of foods

Do you think of your freezer as an extension of your pantry? You should.Yes, we know the freezer is a marvelous holding pen for emergency frozen dinners, packaged frozen vegetables and ice cream. But it also can store a wide range of spare ingredients to have at the ready. Many foods that are ...

How to roast broccoli florets and get them crispy browned

Roasting might just be the best way to cook vegetables. Roasting is a fancy term for cooking food in a hot oven. The intense heat causes excess moisture to evaporate, leaving a crispy, browned exterior. And all that browning makes food taste better.Roasting is a great way to cook cauliflower, ...

Locally Carei: Eat your spinach — even in the winter

Spinach is a superfood that is great to eat, versatile and contains many health benefits.Studies show that eating spinach may benefit vision, help prevent cancer and reduce blood pressure levels. Spinach is packed with vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, C and K1 as well as Folic acid, ...

Morsels: Something’s fishy about this birthday dinner

In our house, birthdays are all about food.The celebrant is showered with undivided attention as well as favorite meals. When the special day falls on a weekend, he or she achieves “birthday weekend” status, which entails more food, more attention. Admittedly, it can be exhausting!We ...