Author Archives: brad

Authentic Lasagna for Carnivores

Gourmet lasagna with all the bells and whistles — cheese, meat, and flavor.

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Shredded Slow Cooker Chicken with BBQ Sauce

Bottom line: Good barbecue doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, what gets lost in what we can call the commercialization of home barbecue is that the key ingredient is patience, not corn syrup.

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Succulent, Buttery Scallops

Rich, dairy butter combine with fresh bay scallops for an indulgent, easy-to-prepare seafood meal right in the oven.

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Delicious Dill in the Russian Aisle

How are you preparing for Defender of the Motherland Day? Get a taste for the Russian culinary tradition by adding a little (or a lot) of dill to your diet.

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Life & Limb and Sweet Potato Soup

Sweet or spicy alone can overwhelm, but they pair beautifully. Today Food Thinkers introduces the latest Dogfish Head Brewery and Sierra Nevada Brewing collaboration, Life & Limb, with a black bean and sweet potato soup.

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Spiedies — Do Not Call Them Shish Kabobs

Forks and knives really have no place at a good tailgate. What you really need is meats on sticks. Enter a New York classic: the spiedie!

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For Some of The Best Chili, Think … Cincinnati?

Cincinnati-style chili is a unique regional dish that is best cooked slowly in a crock pot or slow cooker to maximize the sweet and spicy flavorings.

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You're Never Too Old for a Good Mac & Cheese

Childhood favorite macaroni & cheese has seen a resurgence in popularity in fine dining circles. This indulgent classic is getting a facelift.

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A not-exactly-Italian Twist on an Italian Classic

This Americanized version of Italian Bruschetta is a Christmas crowd-pleaser.

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Grilled Zucchini — Quick, Easy, Healthy, Dippable

Sell the kids on this healthy vegetable snack by stressing its “dip-ability.”

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