Cuisine at home

There is so much happening in the world these days, it’s kind of overwhelming. And recently I learned that someone I once was very close to passed away. We had parted ways many moons ago, but it was a shock and got me thinking of days gone by. I cook

For buttery maple goodness on pancakes, I melt butter and maple syrup together in the microwave. When the cakes are ready, both ingredients are ready to go. No more messy butter knives at the table. It tastes delicious and my family loves it. LINDA G

Street food has seen a resurgence in South Korea, and these recipes are the streetlights or directionals for you to follow as you venture onto this eclectic avenue, albeit they’re more of an on-ramp of tastes and flavors for novices like us, rather t

SOUPS (AND CHILI) ARE ON, and these three recipes are just what the doctor ordered. The white chili is creamy and smoky (thanks to the roasted chiles). Chicken is typically the go-to meat in white chilies, but we opted for ground turkey because, whil

WOW! Sorbet-like. Soft-serve-like. This is just bananas — plus whatever other ingredients you choose to mix in. Yonanas Classic Original frozen fruit dessert maker is the answer for crazy quick and easy frozen treats. Literally, within minutes, this

GET CRAFTY. Not arts and crafts kind of crafting, we’re talking about incorporating craft beer into your cooking. Trying to define craft beer is a challenge since beer can be very subjective. But according to the Brewer’s Association in Boulder, Colo

DIFFERENT MUSHROOM VARIETIES deliver differing amounts of nutrients, but in general, they’re a nutrient-dense, low-sodium, low-caloric, fat-free, gluten-free, and cholesterol-free food source. Some key nutrients found in mushrooms include B vitamins,

ONE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE IN ROME to do as the Romans do, in this case at least. There are four pasta recipes that define Roman cuisine: amatriciana, carbonara, gricia, and cacio e pepe. None of these dishes are smothered in a marinara or ragu but nonet

Roasting is a dry-heat cooking technique that’s pretty simple and straightforward. It involves oven cooking, usually meat or vegetables, in a shallow, uncovered pan at a slightly higher temp than standard baking, and involves some fat (added or from

QUICK AND EASY recipes is the area of expertise for Robin Fields, author of The “I Love My Air Fryer” 5-Ingredient Recipe Book. From French Toast Sticks to Buttermilk-Fried Chicken Thighs, there are 175 mouth-watering recipes that you have to try. Wi

This is going to sound weird, but pepper grinders are like heated car seats — once you’ve used them it’s hard to go back; you can’t wait until you get back in the (spice-) hot seat. Cuisine twisted, cranked, ratcheted, and pressed pepper grinders to

THIS SIMPLE YEAST BREAD is just in time for Oktoberfest, perfect for brats, sandwiches, soups, or dipping into fondue (like the one on page 14), and more. Simply read through the recipes and steps (on the next page), then basically make and shape the

At one time pepper was traded ounce for ounce for gold. It’s no longer as costly, but every bit as valuable. Pepper has always been an incredibly powerful spice. It was so important in ancient civilizations that it helped to build empires, establish

IT’S PAST TIME TO GIVE PEPPER another taste. Commonplace things like pepper can become inconsequential; “pass the salt and pepper please” could actually be one long word, it’s so trite. But pepper — whole, cracked, or ground — can reveal a myriad of

OK, these cocktails aren’t literally on fire, but you get the gist. First, a couple little facts that you may have been curious about. Whisky in Fireball isn’t a typo. Fireball cinnamon whisky traces back to Canada, where they spell “whisky” without

Makes 4 servings Total time: 30 minutes ¼ cup olive oil +2 Tbsp., divided4 king oyster mushrooms, ends trimmed and halved lengthwise½ tsp. each kosher salt and black pepper, divided¾ cup chopped parsleyMinced zest of 1 lemon3 Tbsp. lemon juice2 clove

Nancy Nesbitt, Portland, ME Vanilla bean paste is made by infusing vanilla beans into a mixture of sugar, water, vanilla extract, and a thickener for a syrupy, flavorful product that contains visible vanilla bean seeds. Due to the cost of vanilla be

What do you get when apples, almonds, and a tender crust combine? An out-of-this-world tart. And don’t fret, we’re here to walk you through the process, step-by-step. The cookie-like crust comes together quickly in the food processor. One tiny tip, c