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These 5 dynamic recipes will travel well with your life on the go this summer

Recipes / All About Wine /

PITTSBURGH — Summer is a time when many of us eat at least some of our meals outdoors, which means looking for bright and delicious dishes that hold up to the rigors of car travel.

Those trips can come in the form of rolling out to a cookout or neighborhood get-together, but warm and sunny weather and kids being home from school also inspires...Read more

Hillary Levin/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNS

The Food Dude returns to make crispy-skin chicken thighs

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Hey, Food Dude: It’s been years since you ran one of these columns pitting your near-encyclopedic knowledge against questions that you generally make up yourself. And I, for one, have missed them as little as everyone else.

So I thought I’d ask you this: What is the best way to get a really crispy skin on chicken? — Jacques Pepin

Dear ...Read more

Golden Fields Honey Oats

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Start your day on a sweet note with Golden Fields Honey Oats. The hearty wholesomeness of oats bathed in the golden nectar of honey is a warm, nourishing breakfast that's as comforting as the sight of sunlit fields.

Ingredients 1 cup of oats 2 cups of milk 2 tablespoons of honey A pinch of saltInstructions In a saucepan, ...Read more

Daybreak Duet Apple and Almond Butter

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Taste the duet of daybreak with Daybreak Duet Apple and Almond Butter. The crisp apple slices spread with creamy almond butter perform a duet as refreshing and revitalizing as the break of day.

Ingredients 1 apple 2 tablespoons almond butter A sprinkle of cinnamon 1 tablespoon chopped almonds Honey to drizzleInstructions ...Read more

Daybreak Delight Pancakes

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Experience the delight of the daybreak with Daybreak Delight Pancakes. These fluffy pancakes with sweet syrup are as delightful and comforting as the break of dawn.

Ingredients 1 cup pancake mix 3/4 cup water Butter for the pan Maple syrup for serving Fresh berries for garnishInstructions Mix the pancake mix and water ...Read more

Afternoon Aria Mediterranean Salad

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Listen to the aria of the afternoon with Afternoon Aria Mediterranean Salad. The fresh and vibrant flavors of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese perform an aria as refreshing and revitalizing as a bright afternoon.

Ingredients 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped 1 cucumber, chopped 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled 2 ...Read more

Lively Lemon Spaghetti

This dish is like an Italian summer squeezed onto a plate. Zesty, quick, and full of life, it's like a Vespa ride through Rome.

Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti Juice and zest of 1 lemon 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.

<...Read more

Stir Fry Sensation

Take a whirlwind tour of Asia with this quick and vibrant stir-fry. It's like a dance of colors and flavors right in your wok!Ingredients: 1 lb chicken or tofu 2 cups assorted vegetables (broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, etc.) 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp ginger 1 tsp garlic Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions...Read more

Harvest Moon Apple Pie

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Celebrate the bounty of autumn with the Harvest Moon Apple Pie. The warm, sweet aroma of baked apples and cinnamon swirling under a delicate crust is a treat that echoes the beauty of a harvest moon.

Ingredients 5 apples 1 roll of pie dough 1/2 cup of sugar 1 teaspoon of cinnamon Butter for greasingInstructions Preheat...Read more

EatingWell: Flank steak and shishitos were made for summertime

Recipes / Variety Menu /

This flank steak recipe comes together easily on a baking sheet, but if you’re itching to take it outside, fire up the grill instead. Just be sure to use a grill basket for the peppers so you don’t end up chasing them around the grates, or worse, losing them to the fire.

Sweet & Peppery Flank Steak with Shishitos

Serves 4

Active Time: 20 ...Read more

It’s no wonder that we love cucumbers! (Dreamstime/TCA)

Environmental Nutrition: Cukes are Cool!

Recipes / Variety Menu /

True to their reputation, cucumbers are pretty cool.

The folklore

A favorite in summer gardens, cucumbers are made up of mostly water, which makes them literally “cool”-ing and hydrating in hot temperatures. They’re also “cool” in the popular sense. Cultivated around the world for more than 3,000 years, cucumbers ...Read more

Enjoy a refreshing treat. (Noel Barnhurst/TCA)

Seriously Simple: Summer fruit crisp with mascarpone custard is the season’s best dessert

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Recently I had a crowd over for a barbecue that included kids and adults. For dessert I did a reinterpretation of my favorite summer dessert: fruit crisp. Usually, a crisp is made with a layer of cut-up fruit and a streusel topping. This time I wanted to put a custard layer in the center for a subtle yet decidedly creamy surprise.

It was not ...Read more

Linda Gassenheimer/Linda Gassenheimer/TNS

Quick Fix: Sauteed Pork Steaks with Mango Relish and Rice with Bell Peppers

Recipes / Quick Fix /

I love this time of year when large, juicy mangoes are in season. They’re perfect for creating a sweet and spicy summer dinner—like using them as a fresh relish for pork steaks.

The recipe calls for mango cubes, and here’s a quick, easy way to prepare them: First, slice off each side of the mango as close to the seed as possible. Hold ...Read more

Tremendous Truffle Toast

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Elevate your breakfast with this gourmet dish. Tremendous Truffle Toast is a luxurious indulgence that transforms your morning.

Ingredients Bread Truffle oil Parmesan cheeseInstructions Toast the bread to your liking.

Drizzle with truffle oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

This breakfast is a celebration ...Read more

Mystical Matcha Ice Cream

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Experience the harmony of tradition and innovation with this dessert. Mystical Matcha Ice Cream is a refreshing journey into Japanese flavours, crafted into a sweet delight.

Ingredients Matcha powder Coconut cream Maple syrupInstructions Blend the matcha powder, coconut cream, and maple syrup until smooth.

Freeze ...Read more

Quick Berliner Doughnuts

These delightful German doughnuts are a sweet treat that can be whipped up in a jiffy!Ingredients: 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough Jam of your choice Powdered sugar for dustingInstructions: Flatten each biscuit and spoon a little jam in the center.

Fold the dough over the jam and seal the edges.

Fry until ...Read more

Starry Sonata Smoothie Bowl

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Experience the sonata of the stars with Starry Sonata Smoothie Bowl. The creamy smoothie topped with a variety of fresh fruit and granola sings a sonata as enchanting and invigorating as a starry night.

Ingredients 2 frozen bananas 1 cup fresh berries 1/2 cup almond milk A sprinkle of granola A few mint leaves for ...Read more

Simple BLT Sandwich

Bring a classic to your lunch table with this simple BLT sandwich. It's a tried and true combination that always hits the spot.

Ingredients: 4 slices of bread 4 slices of bacon 1 ripe tomato Lettuce leaves Mayonnaise Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Toast the bread to your liking.

Cook the bacon until...Read more

Twilight's Bliss Chocolate Mousse

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of dusk with Twilight's Bliss Chocolate Mousse. The smooth, rich chocolate delight melts in your mouth, as soothing and comforting as the quiet allure of twilight.

Ingredients 200g of dark chocolate 3 large eggs 1/4 cup of sugar A pinch of saltInstructions Melt the chocolate in a ...Read more

Dreamy Avocado Toast

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

A modern classic, our Dreamy Avocado Toast is like a daydream in the middle of a bustling city. With just three simple ingredients, you'll create a meal that's as nourishing as it is delightful.

Ingredients Sourdough bread Ripe avocado SaltInstructions Toast the sourdough bread to your preferred level of crunchiness.

...Read more

 

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