Food
11/25/2009 A family tradition of ‘dining out’
Thanks for giving us last minute tips, ‘Ciao Italia’
Recipe: Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Banana Tartlets (Tortine di Gianduja e Banana)
Recipe: Potato Casserole (Patate in Casseruola)
Recipe: Cauliflower Salad Insalata di Cavolfiore
Recipe: Mushroom, Spinach, and Cheese Tart (Tortina di Funghi Spinaci e Formaggio)
Recipe: Spicy Soppressata Tartlets (Tortine di Soppressate)
Recipe: Baked Apples with Nuts and Marmalade (Mele al Forno con Le Noci e Marmellata)
Food Notes
Correction
Chef Gary Welling’s Pie Crust (corrected)
Holiday cooking hot lines
Living for the leftovers
Centerpiece improves the ambiance
Families use ethnic roots to flavor Thanksgiving meal
Toast the holiday with U.S. wine
11/19/2009 Restaurant Review: It’s easy to rack up the accolades at Ribs & Company
11/18/2009 Culinary Primer: How to make a no-fail pie crust
Recipe: Cindy’s Walnut Crunch Pumpkin Pie
Food For Thought by Gail Ciampa: Kickoff time for groggy guests
Food Notes for Nov. 18
Chef’s secret: Flan side dish from Le Central is worthy of the holiday table
Recipe: Le Central Butternut and Green Apple Flan
Video game works up an appetite while teaching you to cook
Recipe: Stir-Fried Chicken and Broccoli
Freeze hors d’oeuvres ahead for relaxing party day
Recipe: Crostini With Spanish Bean Puree and Piquillo Peppers
Recipe: Olive-Stuffed Cheese Puffs
Recipe: Pecan & Cranberry Cheese Log
Recipe: Pork Dumplings
Potato casserole uses reduced-fat ingredients
Recipe: Au Gratin Potato Casserole
Green bean casserole a must
Recipe for Green Bean and Gruyère Casserole with Spicy Onion Rings
In general, white wines work well with turkey
Need quick help? Call a hot line
Two pecan pie variations for something new for dessert
Recipe: Cranberry Pecan Pie
Recipe: Chocolate Pecan Pie with Sweet Bourbon Whipped Cream
Recipe: Sweet Bourbon Whipped Cream
Mashed options: Sweet alternative
Recipe: Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed options: Garlic and sage spuds
Recipe: Roasted Garlic and Sage Mashed Potatoes
Great mashed potatoes call for plenty of dairy
Recipe: Traditional Mashed Potatoes
How to cook a turkey in shorter time
Simple vegetarian Thanksgiving
Recipe: Basic Brown Sauce
Recipe: One-Dish Thanksgiving Dinner
Turn Brussels sprouts into their favorite dish
Recipe: Brussels Sprouts With Cranberry Balsamic Dressing
Squash as an entrée
The word on the bird
Recipe: Roasted Turkey
11/15/2009 Thanksgiving meal should cost same or less than last year
11/12/2009 A tasty ‘second home’ in old mill building
11/11/2009 Eclectic new mix: Four eateries serve up antidote to depressed economy
Recipe: Mike’s City Diner Stuffing
Recipe: Blue Cornmeal Waffles
Bravo’s new ‘Chef Academy’ mixes in laughs
Eclectic new mix: Four eateries debut to serve up antidote to depressed economy
Recipe: Hob Nob Hill Old-Fashioned Chicken ’n’ Dumplings
Guy Fieri offers “More Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”
Recipe: Spicy Smothered Pork
A can of this, a frozen that, and voila, smothered chops
There’s more to fall pumpkins than jack-o’-lanterns
Recipe: Basmati Rice Pilaf With Apples, Squash and Cranberries
Pairing wine with the right chocolate: Yes, chocolate
Recipe: Penne with Smoked Turkey Sausage
Recipe: Calabaza (Pumpkin) Mash
Rice pilaf side dish could be a whole meal
Whole grain pasta with lower-fat turkey
Cooking fats aren’t one size fits all
Superb fish chowder fresh from Nantucket
Recipe: Rocco’s Chocolate Toffee Bread Pudding
Rich chocolate from Rocco Italian Osteria
Recipe: Toffee
Recipe: Chocolate Brioche
Recipe: Nantucket Fish Chowder
Recipe: Italian Fries
‘Table for Ten’ at Gasbarro’s Wines
Recipe: Flat Roast Chicken
‘Iron Chef’ heads to White House
Mom’s cookbook aims to satisfy hungry men
Food notes for Nov. 11
Recipe: Cream Cheese Pastry
‘Farm City, City Farm’ at First Unitarian Church in Providence
Recipe: Savory Chicken Pocket Pies
Where to quaff a Narragansett Fest beer
Corrected recipe: Butternut Squash and Apple Bread
11/05/2009 Restaurant Review: You’ll be tempted to try it all at Mario’s Risto/Bar in Cranston
11/04/2009 Food artisans: Teens find sweet way to battle hunger with City Girl Cupcake
It may be ‘special,’ but restaurants should tell us the price
Restaurants, coffee shops work hard to lure, keep customers
Recipe: Dunkin’ Donuts Pumpkin Latte and Donut Trifle
Recipe: Pan Roasted Chicken Breast
Recipe: Dunkin’ Donuts Low Fat Apple Caramel Muffin Stuffin’
Food Notes: Nov. 4
Pollo Campero opens East Providence location
Pats’ lineman helping single working mothers
Chef’s Corner: Life is sweet for David Guas
Recipe: Sweet Potato Tart Tatin
Reaction to eggplant not unusual
The warming flavors of fall
Recipe: Butternut Squash and Apple Bread
Adding a glaze to root vegetables
Recipe: Apple Cider-Glazed Root Vegetables
Frerichs Farm to be featured in “Glutton for Punishment”
Cookbook: Seasonal meals from a Johnson & Wales graduate and restaurateur in Birmingham, Ala.
Recipe: Cauliflower Gratin with Roasted Chestnuts Parmesan Cream
Recipe: Pecan Tart
Treat yourself and friends to a casually refined get-together
Recipe: Chilled Banana and Pistachio Rice Pudding
Recipe: “Gin”-Ger Basiltini
What restaurants are open on Thanksgiving
Riesling wines are making a comeback
11/02/2009 In R.I.'s South County, 1 million oysters and counting / Video
Brown students put food in motion
10/29/2009 Dining Out: Meals taste as good as they look at the Pearl
10/28/2009 Pumpkin seed passion
Try making your own brittle
Recipe: Pumpkin-Seed Brittle
Thanksgiving plans heating up as modern families learn to cope
Emeril's still full of Bam!
KICKED-UP SHRIMP FRIED RICE
Recipe: Penne with Sausage and Escarole
Food notes for Oct. 28
Five R.I. women in finals of New England Dairy Cook-Off
Chef’s Secret: Vanilla-Seared Sea Scallops
Recipe: Vintage Vanilla Seared Scallops
Recipe: Citrus Couscous
Recipe: Summer Vegetables
Samaritans’ benefit is a culinary showcase
Salt and pepper lore Luscious lemon squares have just-right balance of tart and sweet
Recipe: Euro Pane’s Lemon Squares
Old Bay is always in season
New ways to use Old Bay
Adding some zing to fall parties
Recipe: Grilled Zucchini Pasta
What’s for dessert: Ted’s Montana Grill apple crisp
Recipe: Ted’s Montana Grill Nutty Apple Crisp Recipe
Recipe: Nutty Apple Crisp Topping
Newport Restaurant Week begins Nov. 1
Sweet potato soufflé is light, airy
SWEET POTATO SOUFFLÉ
Chefs SmackDown pits Newport against Providence
Iconic Necco wafers go all-natural
10/22/2009 Dining Out: Pinelli’s turns 21 (and don’t forget your wine)
10/21/2009 Local farmer, chefs, find fresh connection
Market Mobile cultivating new food products
Farm Fresh participants
Making local restaurants appetizing
Food Notes, Oct. 21
Kenyon’s Harvest Festival Oct. 24-25
Easy to top this pizza crust for fresh-grilled flavor
Recipe: Authentic Pizza
Recipe: Mediterranean Pizza
Warming up to Chile Chardonnay
Giving broccoli a fruity twist
Recipe: Maccheroni with Sweetened Broccoli
Pairing pork with plums
Recipe: Pork and Plums
Experimenting with mashed potatoes
Recipe: Cauliflower Potato Mash
The long and short of rice varieties
Apple cake with crunch
Recipe: Flip-Over Apple Cake
Couscous goes beyond plain
Recipe: Moroccan-Style Skillet Chicken
10/17/2009 Despite economy, R.I. consumers still find means to dine out
10/15/2009 Urban culinary elegance in the suburbs
Newport welcomes seafood lovers
10/14/2009 Dorm living doesn’t have to mean pizza and Twinkies every day
Recipe: Breakfast in a Mug
Recipe: College Kidz’ Homemade Microwave Biscuits
Recipe: Greek Lemon Soup (Avgolemono)
Recipe: Greek Salad
Asian-Inspired Chicken and Vegetable Noodle Salad
Recipe: Sesame Dressing
Recipe: Bang Bang Dressing
Pioneer Woman rustles up recipes from the ranch
Recipe: Oatmeal Crispies
Recipe: Tabbouleh
Wine tasting for what ails you
East Side drug store offers fine wine selection
Food Notes
Re-create Indian naan in your home oven
Tabbouleh shows parsley isn’t just for garnish
Apple bread pudding you can feel good about
Individual Apple Bread Pudding with Vanilla Cream Sauce
Cookbooks: Two journeys toward better eating
Recipe: Warm Greens with Citrus Dressing and Pomegranate
Spaghetti Alla Busara (Spaghetti with Tomato and Scampi)
Recipe: Autumn Harvest Soup
Roasted Kabocha Squash and Creminis with Fresh Herbs
Focaccia Veneziana (Venetian Focaccia)
Recipe: Fennel Pasta
Recipe: Tofu Pumpkin Pie with Gingersnap Crust
Recipe: Zaletti (Polenta Cookies)
Recipe: Branzino Marinato (Marinated Bass)
Cranston cook will compete in Ocean Spray contest
Robin Haas’s Tangy Cranberry Wiener Topping
Quick chicken and pasta dish brings a taste of Naples
Recipe: Chicken Pizzaioli
10/08/2009 Restaurant Review: Cranston’s Basta! is something special
10/07/2009 Home canning gets new life
Recipe: Aunt Thelma’s Bread-and-Bbutter Pickles
Recipe: Spiced Peach Jam
Recipe: Tomatoes — Whole, Halved or Quartered, Hot Packed in Water
Recipe: Cranberry Sauce, Whole Berry
Restaurants and malls are joining forces
Nell Newman promotes organic food — and coffee at McDonald’s
Food Notes for the week of Oct. 7
Wine and dine at Taste of Bristol Oct. 18
Pumpkin Sandwich Cookies: The spice is so nice
Recipe: Pumpkin Sandwich Cookies
Pumpkin beers crop up all over — to hurrays and boos
Quick veggie meals based on flatbread
Recipe: Sesame-seared tofu and edamame
Scallops in a subtle tarragon cream sauce
Recipe: Herb-crusted scallops with tarragon cream
Don’t throw out that old wine, cook with it!
What can you do with leek greens
Crafting sweeter cranberries
Nutritious, tasty meal is kids’ stuff
Recipe: Parmesan-crusted Chicken Fingers
Pan sauce takes chops from simple to savory
Recipe: Boneless Pork Chops with Mushrooms and Zucchini
Gift cards redeemable at several restaurants
Tomato sauce to make and freeze
Recipe: Red Bell Pepper Tomato Sauce
Starchy fried foods could contain cancer risk
Tips to minimize acrylamide risk
10/01/2009 Taste of Rhode Island competition on Saturday and Sunday in Newport
Dining Out: Square meals and square deals at Mike’s Kitchen in Cranston
09/30/2009 Meringue 101 from Johnson & Wales expert Gary Welling
Recipe: Lisa’s Key Lime Pie
On the Internet, there are never too many cooks
Recipe: SMOKY PORK BURGERS WITH CABBAGE AND FENNEL SLAW
Artisan liqueurs you can make at home
Recipe: Mexican Coffee Liqueur
Recipe: Nassau Vanilla Liqueur
Recipe: Scottish Highland Liqueur
Recipe: Raspberry Liqueur
Recipe: Very Cherry
Taste of Rhode Island competition on Saturday and Sunday in Newport
Food Notes for the week of Sept. 30
Culinary battles loom as 10 vie for Next Iron Chef
Cooking for Number One can be a pleasure
Recipe: Apple Maple Bread Pudding
Recipe: Stir-fried Vegetables
Recipe: Linguine with Smoked Salmon Sauce
Beervana Fest is brewing at Roger Williams Park
Taqueria Pacifica closing at AS220 in Providence
09/24/2009 Dining Out: So many wonderful aspects to new Japanese eatery
09/23/2009 Cooking with the Carcieris
Recipe: Mrs. Carcieri’s Spaghetti and Meatballs
Recipe: Mrs. Carcieri’s Meatballs
Pépin sees world of change for chefs
Head to head battle of inexpensive brews
Food notes for Sept. 23
Food tours highlight immigrant cuisines
Chef’s Secret: Use fresh produce to make polenta with summer vegetables
How to make polenta
Recipe: New Rivers Polenta with Summer Veggies
Grilled eggplant makes for a light and savory salad
How to make a grilled eggplant salad
With herbs, a little goes a long way
Classic dessert becomes more waist friendly
Recipe: Caramelized Pears with Dark Chocolate Sauce
3 new burger recipes
How to make a cheddar burger
How to make a Moroccan turkey burger
How to make a pesto burger
Vegan baking comes into its own
How to make scones a vegan would love
CRANBERRY ORANGE NUT MUFFINS
How to make vegan chocolate-chip cookies
Recipes that feature leftovers and memories
How to make lemon pudding cake
STUFFED CRISPY RAVIOLI SNACKS
How to make stewed peppers
How to make spaghetti pizza
How to make chicken and rice
Frozen peaches last about 6 months
Eat dinner with the kids
How to make chicken chili
How to make old-fashioned apple crisp
How to make cornbread
09/17/2009 Warwick company meets school-treat challenge
Dining Out: China Buffet in East Greenwich
09/16/2009 Breakfast Buddies fill up on friendship
Woman reaps rewards of sustainable agriculture
Where to find the apple orchards
Chinese Laundry folds; owner plans new concept
Food notes for Sept. 16
Chef Kelly on Chapel View project
As summer closes, wines to fit backyard meals
New government site on recalls, food safety
Chef Gaudreau to be honored at Newport event
Honey Orange Salmon delightful dish for holiday table
Recipe: Honey Orange Salmon
Recipe: Orange Honey Sauce
Sure, they’re French, but crêpes are easy to make
Recipe: Savory Goat-Cheese Crepes
Glaze gives great flavor to healthful fish
Recipe: Bourbon And Maple-Glazed Salmon Fillets
Turn bean salad into Southwestern meal
Recipe: Smoky Chicken and Three-Bean Salad
Handle raw egg recipe carefully
Apple season means kitchen fun
Recipe: Saucy Apple Dumplings
Recipe: 10-Minute Applesauce
Recipe: Baked Apples
Recipe: Walnut-Applesauce Coffee Cake
Recipe: Upside-Down One-Bowl Apple Cake
Recipe: Apple Pie Squares with Cheddar Crust
09/13/2009 New R.I. mandates aim to make school lunches more healthful
09/10/2009 Cranston’s Café Luna is a cozy bistro
09/09/2009 Food for thought by Gail Ciampa
Oatmeal stout is new brew for Gillette Stadium
Food Notes
Soup to nuts: Almonds can be used in just about anything
Recipe: Orzo Salad with Spinach, Mango and Almonds
At fall fairs, no end of calories
Answers to fall fair quiz
Plan school lunchbox meals with help from the kids
Recipe: Egg-cellent Curry Salad Sandwich
Recipe: Jicama Sticks
Recipe: Broccoli Slaw Wraps
Noble carmenere grape makes a fine, inexpensive wine
Fruit for all seasons
Whole grain has Spanish accent
Recipe: Arepas With Cheese and Corn
Start the week off with healthy Meatless Monday
Recipe: Whole-wheat Noodle Salad With Peanut Sauce
Tips for trip to farmers’ market
Green bean salad and feta a natural pair
Recipe: Green Bean Salad with Feta and Lemon
Easy sauce gives tang to steak
Recipe: Saucy Pepper Steak
Bacon showing up after dinner
Recipe: Maple French Toast and Bacon Cupcakes
Recipe: Maple Bacon Ice Cream
Recipe: Candied Bacon
Recipe: Bacon Pecan Caramel Ice Cream Balls
Recipe: Bacon Baklava
If the food is bad, take courage and send it back
Can bacon get any better? Yes, when you cure your own
Recipe: Fresh Bacon
Corn isn’t the bugaboo some say it is
09/08/2009 A call for ‘Frankenfood’
09/06/2009 It’s au revoir to great, cheap French food
09/02/2009 Local ingredients inspired Chef’s Secret
09/03/2009 Dining Out: Something special happens at Café Longo
09/02/2009 Number of Rhode Island farms is growing
Chez Pascal takes it to the street
Recipe: Chez Pascal’s Corn Bisque
Fresh fruit desserts are almost endlessly adaptable
Recipe: Peach and Blackberry Crisp
Recipe: Fig Frangipane Tart
Food Notes for Sept. 2
Raw egg a serious danger to certain people
Easy, versatile pesto a classic sauce
Recipe: Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Recipe: Toasted Nut and Parsley Pesto
Recipe: Olive Pesto and Pasta
Recipe: Cilantro Pesto
Absolut embraces the Green Monster as a Boston icon
ABSOLUT BOSTON TEA PARTY MARTINI
ABSOLUT BOSTON HOMERUN
ABSOLUT BOSTON MOJITO
Popular Gregg’s Pickles
TASTE LIKE GREGG’S PICKLES
A sweet idea for grilled tenderloin
Recipe: Grilled Tenderloin and Sweet Potatoes with Spicy Cherry Sauce
Tomatoes are ripe with elegant ideas
Recipe: Tomato Stack Salad
Recipe: Tricolor Tomato Salad with Lime Sour Cream and Pesto TERRINE OF TOMATOES WITH TARRAGON
Tomato cupcakes, pure and simple
TOMATO-SPICE CUPCAKES
Savory tomato pie is simply divine
SUMMER TOMATO PIE
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