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"Why don't we eat like this every night?" my husband asked when we sat at the dinner table. The question was posed to himself as much as anybody else. We wanted to create meals where meat wasn't the focus and include more vegetables and healthy fats. This sheet pan chicken recipe checked those boxes.
In my household growing up, there was no such thing as a meal without meat. In college, I discovered supper can be meat-free primarily out of necessity. I'll probably never go all-out vegan (no meat, fish, poultry, or their byproducts), but I will incorporate more vegan dishes into the rotation. Studies have shown going vegan may reduce the risk of chronic illness, cancer ...
Barbara Kuper was a gifted artist, florist, gardener, seamstress, cook, and baker. My mom had a decorative and culinary touch for every time of the year, but the highlight was the magical period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. …
‘Twas the fast before Christmas and all through my belly, not a morsel was digested, I didn’t step foot in a deli. Last week, I undertook something I have never done before. A fast... Before I go any further, let me emphasize that fasting is not for everyone.
My father referred to his bride and my mother as Ms. Bo. Everyone else in the Drexel community, however, knew her as Ms. Bea. Ms. Bea was an amazing cook renowned for her signature Southern dishes …
When my mother, Lillian Wilkerson, mixed up her butternut pound cake, we knew we were in for a treat. The aroma was heavenly and it was all we could do to wait for the confection to cool before we …
Even as I began to enjoy wine on a more regular basis, sparkling wines were limited mostly to New Year's Eve. That changed...American sparkling wines, Spanish cavas, Italian proseccos, and the occasional French champagne began being placed in my shopping cart no matter the time of year...
Keto. Paleo. AIP. Vegetarian. Vegan. Whole30. There are dozens of diets that some Americans follow in the hopes of improving their health. Few diets, however, have received the science-backed kudos …
It’s my absolute favorite time of year for wine – mostly because I get to hear the hiss of CO2 escaping from one bottle of bubbles after another for almost six straight weeks! This month, we’re …
The Paper columnist Judith Teele writes this week about her Christmas Eve memories, including the dishes that were always part of the Walker family gatherings. If you haven’t already, read her …
Great conversation, fancy cocktails, delicious food … and pathogens? That’s a combination no one wants. Ensure your holiday guests leave your home with only joyful memories by following these …
When it comes to holiday food, we are made of the smell of mom’s kitchen as sage, rosemary, and thyme greet us upon our return home. We are made of Abuela’s tamale recipe that has been lovingly handed down through each generation.
Rib roasts are becoming more and more popular as Christmas dinner table centerpieces. The fear of a cook failure on such an expensive piece of meat may scare some folks away, but I am here to show …
Guilty pleasure foods. For some, the go-to comfort is pizza. Those with a sweet tooth might grab a freshly baked doughnut. For me, it's a hamburger. A sloppy, juice-running-down-my-forearm hamburger.
The Burke County Health Department’s Environmental Health division regularly inspects restaurants, food trucks, food stands, school cafeterias, and other food establishments. The frequency of …
Two things come to mind when I think of leftover turkey. As a child, I hoped for leftovers so I could make a turkey sandwich (white and dark meat) on Sunbeam Old Fashioned Bread with plenty of …
When Brooke Hudgins tells people she is opening a poke restaurant in Morganton, she’s sometimes met with confused looks. Poke is a departure from traditional Western North Carolina foods like …
If you want to add a little pizzazz to your Thanksgiving while still honoring the traditional flavors of the big meal, we have some delicious dishes, courtesy of the Burke Arts Council and Queen’s Catering. BAC regularly hosts cooking classes. Lara Hicks, head chef, makes cooking accessible with her unstuffy style.
Recipes from the Kitchen of Lara Hicks, Queen’s Catering INGREDIENTS FOR THE DOUGH 2 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 large eggs 2 large egg yolks (reserve the …
INGREDIENTS 1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries, finely chopped 1 ¼ cups white sugar 2 8-ounce cans of crushed pineapple, well drained 1 10-ounce package of miniature marshmallows 1 pint (2 cups) heavy …
INGREDIENTS 6 tablespoons salted butter ¼ cup fresh sage leaves plus 2 teaspoons chopped sage 3 cloves garlic, chopped Chili flakes 1 cup pumpkin puree ⅓ cup apple cider 2 cups whole milk 1 cup …
You’ve spent hours (days!?) preparing your holiday feasts and prepping for your big parties. And now it’s time to break out the wine. If you’re like many, here comes the anxiety of food …
My family has a favorite sweet potato recipe handed down from my grandmother, whom we affectionately called “Nanny.” Hers included a pecan and brown sugar topping rather than the more traditional …
Sweet or savory cornbread? Stuffing in the bird or served as a side? Mashed potatoes or no? Sweet potato casserole with marshmallow or pecan topping? Your Thanksgiving meal served at lunch or dinner?
When, what, where, and how we eat is impacted by everything about us. This social meaning and value placed upon food consumption is called “food anthropology,” and it encompasses, among other things, how available food sources dictate whether we eat livermush or lobster rolls.
According to the US Poultry and Egg Association, Americans eat about 46 million turkeys around Thanksgiving each year. That’s about one turkey for every seven people. The real question is how …