| 04/13/2001 Lone Star Extra: Galloping gourmet
On one side of the horse track, the pampered stars might load up on alfalfa. Buton the front-side, chef Jake Duplantis gets positive feedback for the salmon spring rolls, the homemade chicken-and-pasta soup, the blackened catfish fillets ... 04/12/2001 Hot bite 04/11/2001 Good wines without competition
It's rare that consumers will be disappointed with a medal-winning wine from a reputable competition, but what about the wines that were not entered in the competition or that get overlooked? Texas chardonnays do the state proud
Time was, the term Texas chardonnay was an oxymoron, one of those unimaginable pairings, such as Republican governor or Silicon Prairie. Takeout: Sicily's pizza is only a slice from its menu Starbucks is brewing something new
Like any chain, Starbucks Coffee strives for consistency. No matter what branch you visit, you'll receive a near-identical beverage and snack.
But there's a new Starbucks in town that's ... different. Recipes: Quesadillas; Salmon With Balsamic Vinegar Recipe: Reuben Dip Recipe: Cajun Lentil Stew Recipes: Festive Cranberry Cheese Spread; Olivita Crostini Outdoor cooking: Tired of hot dogs? Try a pot roast
You don't have to trek to the backcountry to enjoy an afternoon cookout.
With abundant parks locally, all it takes to prepare a great outdoor meal is a little planning and some basic outdoor cooking equipment. Food week Stock them with everything from cookie cutters to cactus jelly
A tisket, a tasket, a gourmet Easter basket? Why not? Recipe: Chicken Antipasto Chicken cakes win national contest
A U.S. customs inspector from Great Falls, Mont., won first place and $25,000 Friday in the 44th National Chicken Cooking Contest, with his original recipe for Tuscan Chicken Cakes With Tomato-Basil Relish. Cathy Barber: Tasty tidbits from the world of food
For your grazing pleasure, a roundup of what's new and news. Calendar Recipe: Avocado Angel Eggs Five minutes with Diane Mott Davidson
Diane Mott Davidson writes the perfect whodunits for food lovers, featuring a sleuthing caterer, Goldy Bear, and a dozen recipes in each book. Her 10th book, Sticks and Scones (Bantam Doubleday Dell, $23.95) has just been released. 04/07/2001 Hot bite: Pasand 04/05/2001 Hot bite 04/04/2001 Dan Berger: Sonoma climate creates a wine melting pot
This is a huge county. Tasting rooms don't even open until about 10:30 a.m.; Buena Vista was 90 minutes away from Ferrari-Carano. So making room for a bit of lunch, two wineries would be just about all you could see the first day. Takeout: Indian eateries pack a spicy punch
Indian food makes great takeout fare. The many sauced dishes retain their heat well, so there's no need to reheat them at home. In fact, dishes with spicy sauces taste best when they aren't piping hot. Recipe: Chicken Taco Salad Reader swap: Tuna-stuffed shells simple, delicious
Mmmm! I can almost smell those slow-cooker recipes awaiting me as I walk through the door. But we're not sharing them yet. First we have to decide which of the dozens and dozens to pass on to you. Quick recipes: Fiesta Soup, Greek Salad Recipe: Cinnamon Bun Scones Recipe: Vietnamese-Style Chicken and Papaya Salad Plan your garden over a meal with the freshest spring flavors
Spring's first flavors intoxicate. They are fresh, delicate and delicious.
And as the weather warms, planting and creating a beautiful garden, just like great food, requires a plan. In season Recipe: Chicken and Mushroom Jambalaya Tapping into Passover's meaning
Every year for almost 40 years, Rabbi Kenneth Roseman has prepared for Passover by making a big batch of homemade horseradish. The bitter condiment is an essential ingredient of the Seder plate and symbolizes the bitterness of slavery. Food week Food news
Mothers of invention; Festive Kitchen branches out Calendar Recipe: 7-Up Pound Cake Hot bite 04/03/2001 Hot bite: Good to go 04/01/2001 Remember the rosemary
There is nothing better than homegrown culinary herbs to spice up a favorite dish. And for you novices, kitchen garden herbs are a great start to enjoy the rewards of gardening. Rich regional confection has mysterious origins
Nanaimo Bars are practically an institution in British Columbia, and they're well-known in most other parts of Canada. 03/31/2001 Hot bite 03/29/2001 Hot bite 03/28/2001 Hot bite 2000 chardonnays prove to be winners
If we did not already know that chardonnay is America's favorite wine, a look at the entries and results from this year's Dallas Morning News Wine Competition make it clear. Chardonnay is always the biggest group of wines to be judged; this year, 400 of the 2,454 entries were chardonnay. These food docs make house calls
Kick off your shoes and relax. A chef will be cooking dinner tonight at your house - and doing the shopping and cleaning up, too.
Recipe: Tapenade Provencale Takeout: Mimi's tempts from dusk 'til dawn Prize-winning cake combines rum, toffee
If it's good enough for Texas, it's good enough for the nation. Beyond borscht: Here's where to go for a taste of all things Russian
After the Soviet Union fell in 1991, Russians and other peoples from the
Soviet empire began moving to Dallas, and with them, brought a love for
the foods they had eaten all their lives: rustic breads, sausages,
cheese, smoked fish, preserved fruits and pickled vegetables. In season Recipe: Teriyaki Marinade Letters IACP dubs cookbook finalists
This week's big food news is the announcement of the nominees for cookbook awards from the International Association of Culinary Professionals. The culinary group also announced the finalists for its Awards of Excellence. Food week Cathy Barber: Cookbook explores Israel's food mosaic
Joan Nathan has made her career writing about the region her husband calls "the Muddle East."
Her latest book, The Foods of Israel Today (Alfred A. Knopf, $40), doesn't try to make sense of politics and religion. Ms. Nathan set out to write a book about food and the people who enjoy it, and she succeeded magnificently. Recipe: Cajun chops Calendar |
