Love it or hate it, canned salmon is bursting with nutrition and is wonderfully economical. I rely on it this time of year, especially when fresh wild salmon is out of season. One of my favorite ways to use the canned variety is in...

Simply delicious: baby broccoli is terrific roasted Though a quick steam in the microwave serves a purpose when it comes to my weeknight vegetable routine, sometimes I’m looking for a side dish with a bit more excitement. Vegetables take on unexpected flavors and textures when...

Sponsored post One of the best things about the holiday season is the food, of course. Sipping lowfat eggnog lattes while shopping and nibbling fresh roasted chestnuts while dressing the tree and singing along with Christmas music are a couple of my favorites. Feeding hungry...

Slow cooked classic I acquired my last name Dudash from my husband, who bears Hungarian lineage. Since we met 10 years ago, he’s raved about Chicken Paprikash, a traditional Hungarian dish that he used to make with his mom. While he cooks at home regularly,...

Fried or boiled? That is the question. While pan-frying meatballs yields a deliciously caramelized crust, the final product is likely to be in the shape of a pyramid, rather than round, because the heavier sides may sag while cooking. A simmered meatball, however, will...

In cooler weather, a hot breakfast is a welcome way to start the day, and this recipe makes it possible–even for busy weekdays. Prepare this recipe on Sunday and these hot and steamy mini frittatas can be ready in seconds to enjoy for the...

Pumpkin bread, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin pie. All of these orange-hued, holiday-spiced foods excite me this time of year, signaling that Thanksgiving and Christmas are near. Since most pumpkin offerings are sweet, I thought it would be fun to cook a pumpkin from scratch and...

Grape expectations for autumn salad Now that tomato season has ended, we need a satisfying substitute for this quintessential salad ingredient. Fortunately, California grape season is in full swing, from late spring through December. I keep grapes on hand for snacking, but with their sweet, juicy pulp and...

Sponsored Post You can take a girl out of Wisconsin, but you can’t take Wisconsin out of the girl—‘ya know. As a born-and-raised Sconnie, the compulsion to eat brats and cheese curds during football season is spiraled into my DNA. The brininess of the sauerkraut...

Recently during restaurant week, I had the pleasure of dining at Eddie V’s, enjoying their four-course prix-fix meal for only $40. And this menu did not have any weak spots. We’re talking wedge salad, lobster bisque, an unbelievably good parmesan-crusted lemon sole with a...