Summertime – when the grills are fired up! Summertime – when nothing tastes better than a grilled porterhouse steak. As much as I enjoy grilling on my balcony on these beautiful summer […]
Wandering through the colorful and brimming-with-produce Campbell, Calif., farmers market when you’re staying with friends, most likely dining out and boarding a flight the next day is simply torturous. I know I’m […]
Would you like a maple-bacon scone with your double espresso? Or perhaps a blueberry with lemon glaze scone? Feeling like something less sweet and more savory? Bite into Brie, honey-thyme or kale, […]
Eating at my favorite Chinese restaurant always leaves me with a craving to create those delectable dishes myself. I’ve played around with stir-fries and sticky rice over the years—to varying levels of […]
You’d never know it’s spring with our daily changes in weather. Chilly rainy days, brisk winds and the occasional warm day don’t exactly say spring is here. Yet, we can always count […]
Charged with the task of reviewing a brand new cookbook: Chinese Soul Food, by Hsiao-Ching Chou, I was excited, as I don’t have any Chinese or Asian-inspired cookbooks. While I typically go […]
To ham or lamb? That is the question. For those who celebrated Easter on Sunday, April 1, ham might have been on the menu. Perhaps with traditional scalloped potatoes, mac ‘n cheese […]
Tired of traditional meat sauce over your spaghetti? Bored with store-bought marinara? Here’s an easy and healthy alternative using turkey, crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Not only is it delicious over your […]
Nothing says Sunday night dinner like roast pork! Not just any roast pork, but one adorned with herbs and tangy currant jelly glaze. And that’s What’s Cooking at Third Coast this week! […]
Wonder where to get fish heads for that seafood gumbo you want to tackle or fresh-made sausage for your gravy? Search no further. Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Market in Elmwood Park has them aplenty […]
What is it about winter that we all think of chicken pot pie? Perhaps not all of us, but certainly this fan of these chicken-loaded, pea- and carrot-sprinkled, flaky crust mini pies. […]
‘Tis the season of good cheer, celebrations, family, and food. No matter what holiday you celebrate during December, food is certainly a big part of the festivities. For many of us, honey […]
