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ESQUITES (FRIED CORN)
This speedy meal finds its inspiration south of the border. Both our enchiladas and esquites (fried corn) take less than 10 minutes to prepare. Each serving has 589 calories, with 25 percent of calories from fat.
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Blue-chip burgers: Wichita hosts national cook-off
As the original home of White Castle, Wichita has long staked a claim as the birthplace of the fast-food burger. Now it's making a run at capital of the upscale burger. A burger recipe contest sponsored by Cargill recently brought six chefs from around the country (out of 66 entries) to the company's test kitchen off north Broadway.
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Clean your produce before you clean your plate
I would like to know if you recommend using fruit and vegetable washes that are sold in supermarkets. If not, is there a more effective way to clean fruits and vegetables? Can pesticides really be washed away? I would also like to know which fruits and vegetables should not be washed, and which ones should always be washed. --Mickel B.
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Delicate greens are down-to-earth convenience
The arrival of true spring salad greens is always an exhilarating moment. After a long winter's yawn, the delicate leaves signal the start of lighter, more healthful meals.
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Clean your produce before you clean your plate
I would like to know if you recommend using fruit and vegetable washes that are sold in supermarkets. If not, is there a more effective way to clean fruits and vegetables? Can pesticides really be washed away? I would also like to know which fruits and vegetables should not be washed, and which ones should always be washed. --Mickel B.
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Spice up your spring
Sometimes it seems like our taste buds hibernate during winter. We hunker down with comforting, familiar foods rather than venturing out into the big wild world of flavors. Spring sends a different signal to our senses -- time to explore bold new tastes.
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NY chef points the way on road food, burgers
One of New York's top chefs was in town last week to help judge a national burger recipe contest staged by Cargill. Naturally, I had to ask Marcus Samuelsson where he'd eaten in Wichita the night before.
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Say 'I do' to quick, simple Wedding Soup
Marlene Harp of Kenosha, Wis., was looking for a recipe for Wedding Soup. She said she had it in a restaurant and really liked it, and that she enjoys making different soups at home.
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Say 'I do' to quick, simple Wedding Soup
Marlene Harp of Kenosha, Wis., was looking for a recipe for Wedding Soup. She said she had it in a restaurant and really liked it, and that she enjoys making different soups at home.
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Feeling adventurous? Try these cookbooks
Looking for new cookbooks to explore this spring? Consider these two: Thirty years ago, Peterson taught himself to cook through books and working in professional kitchens. Now the author of 13 cookbooks, he has created an extraordinarily comprehensive book with 1,500 instructional photos and 600 recipes for everything from roast chicken to a classic apple pie.
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Recipe for simple Caribbean Shrimp Salad
This is an unbelievably easy salad to make. Its ingredients are available year-round. You may substitute grilled chicken for the shrimp.
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A better-for-you Bearnaise
One of the classic bistro combinations is steak with Bearnaise sauce. But in this day of low-fat, low-calorie emphasis, how can you get some of that great Bearnaise flavor without the richness of eggs and lots of butter?
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Tetrazzini includes whole-wheat spaghetti to add a healthful twist
I generally stay away from recipes that have canned soups or other processed foods. But this recipe for 5:30 Tetrazzini sent in by Margaret Gallagher caught my attention because of a noteworthy twist. Gallagher transforms this classic casserole for the new millennium by using whole-wheat spaghetti. It's a good reminder that even the most traditional dish can be updated with new and more healthful ingredients.
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Tetrazzini includes whole-wheat spaghetti to add a healthful twist
I generally stay away from recipes that have canned soups or other processed foods. But this recipe for 5:30 Tetrazzini sent in by Margaret Gallagher caught my attention because of a noteworthy twist. Gallagher transforms this classic casserole for the new millennium by using whole-wheat spaghetti. It's a good reminder that even the most traditional dish can be updated with new and more healthful ingredients.
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Martha takes the (wedding) cake
Can an oversized book starring over-the-top, multi-tiered, massive wedding cakes daunt the mighty Martha Stewart? OK, we know the answer to that.
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Quinoa works well in quick summer fruit salad
Fruited Quinoa Salad is perfect for light lunches, dinners and picnics. Combine all ingredients except the apple, cover and chill up to two days before serving. Up to four hours before serving, chop and add the apple.
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Quinoa works well in quick summer fruit salad
Fruited Quinoa Salad is perfect for light lunches, dinners and picnics. Combine all ingredients except the apple, cover and chill up to two days before serving. Up to four hours before serving, chop and add the apple.
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Banana bread with flax appeal
Have you been lax about getting your flax? Flaxseeds are naturally high in omega-3, an essential fatty acid that keeps your skin, nervous system and immune system functioning properly.
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Smaller is big news in the food world
The food world is downsizing. That is, some TV chefs, cookbook authors, bloggers and other gourmands celebrated for their prowess at the table have decided it's time to cut back and drop a few pounds.
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GARLIC GREENS WITH SAUTEED VEAL
Fresh herbs, sauteed veal and tiny creamer potatoes make a light spring dinner. Romaine and radicchio cooked with garlic until they start to wilt lend flavor, color and crunch.
