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• Grills gone healthy

  May 22, 2013 on Page C1 Slapping burgers, steaks and ribs on the grill is a tried-and-true Memorial Day tradition, but many grillers say concerns about healthy eating are changing their backyard barbecue habits. In the …

• Sirloin, chuck mix key to backyard burgers

  May 22, 2013 on Page C1 When the weather turns warm, I find myself craving the smell and taste of a great homemade burger off the grill. So what makes a great burger? There are a … 1

• Public Market turns 2 with party, chili cook-off

  May 22, 2013 on Page C1 The Spokane Public Market celebrates its second anniversary on June 1 with a party and chili cook-off, and there’s still time to enter. Contestants will cook chili starting at 10 … 2

• Summer perfect time for signature cocktail

  May 22, 2013 on Page C3 The art of the summer cocktail is something I take most seriously. Because several years ago I realized what surely is obvious to most people … But I can be …

• Easy ways to jazz up the classic campfire s’more

  May 22, 2013 on Page C4 Three simple ingredients: a marshmallow, a piece of chocolate and two graham crackers. The symbol of summer and campfire snacking. And there are so many possibilities for jazzing it up! …

• Farmers Markets

  May 22, 2013 on Page C5 IDAHO Tuesdays

• Fragile veggie patties can be big on flavor

  May 22, 2013 on Page C5 These veggie burgers draw their flavor from vegetables, and that’s the way it should be. The most foolproof here are the grilled portabello mushrooms, so it’s no wonder Robin Donovan …

• Ahh shucks – it’s all good

  May 15, 2013 on Page C1 It’s the beginning of farmers market season in the Inland Northwest. One thing I look forward to each year is the early season fresh English peas. Not to be confused … 4

• DIY vinaigrettes built on classics

  May 15, 2013 on Page C1 Quick look: Since I learned how easy it is to make my own vinaigrettes, I am always disappointed in the flavors of salad dressings that come from a bottle. Michele …

• Fresh Sheet

  May 15, 2013 on Page C1 Sweet Frostings adds North Side store Sweet Frostings, Blissful Bakeshop is adding a second location. 1

• A versatile salad dressing you can make at home

  May 15, 2013 on Page C3 Michele Anna Jordan’s new cookbook, “Vinaigrettes and Other Dressings,” gives home cooks the tools and tips needed to make a variety of salad dressings at home. You may never look …

• UN lauds edible insects in fight against hunger

  May 15, 2013 on Page C3 ROME – The U.N. has new weapons to fight hunger, boost nutrition and reduce pollution, and they might be crawling or flying near you right now: edible insects. The Food …

• Veggie-packed quesadillas

  May 15, 2013 on Page C3 At heart, a quesadilla is pretty much a Mexican grilled cheese. Take a tortilla, stuff it with something savory, add some cheese, fold it in half and toast it. It’s …

• More Italian specialty meats soon will be available in America

  May 15, 2013 on Page C3 The federal government’s decision to allow the import of more Italian cured meats already has food lovers salivating. Ask for particulars, and they will reply almost in unison: “Culatello.” “I’m …

• Barbecue flavor from the oven

  May 15, 2013 on Page C5 Barbecue chicken is one of my favorite summertime dishes. I like every part of it – the tomato-based sauce (the spicier the better), the crispy skin, even the bones. And …

• Quick fixes to life start in the kitchen

  May 8, 2013 on Page C1 We’ve all heard the news: Cooking at home is the remedy for a host of budget and health concerns that many of us struggle with today. Want to save money … 1

• Wineries gather for Spring Release Weekend

  May 8, 2013 on Page C1 The Spokane Winery Association will host the Spring Release Weekend from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Nineteen area wineries will share new and previously released wines with …

• French accent

  May 8, 2013 on Page C1 Time for a confession. As a child, I never once celebrated Mother’s Day. My parents thought the holiday was nothing more than a cheesy excuse to sell greeting cards, and …

• farmers markets

  May 8, 2013 on Page C3 IDAHO Wednesdays

• Quiche a simple start for Mother’s Day

  May 8, 2013 on Page C3 Quiche has a reputation as a complicated dish. And I’m not sure why. Home cooks worry about the crust. They angst over the fillings. Do they have the right mix …

• Be sure and eat your vegetables, Mom

  May 8, 2013 on Page C5 Mom always said to eat your vegetables, so this Mother’s Day serve her breakfast in bed inspired by a walk through the garden. We began with the idea of egg-in-a-hat …

• Modernist cuisine 101

  May 8, 2013 on Page C7 SEATTLE – Down at Pike Place Market, below the produce stands and fishmongers and spice merchants, sits an unusual business called ChefSteps. Peek in the windows, and you’ll see ovens …

• Riverfront Park’s Fountain Café opening in time for Bloomsday

  May 1, 2013 on Page C1 Just in time for patio weather and Bloomsday runners, there’s a new place to dine in Riverfront Park. The Fountain Café opens to the public this week. The new outdoor …

• The Fresh Sheet: Cinco de Mayo festivities

  May 1, 2013 on Page C1 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with De Leon Foods on Sunday. The Mexican deli and grocery will host a fiesta in the parking lot of the store, 102 E. Francis Ave., …

• Big flavor, little effort in honey-paprika chicken

  May 1, 2013 on Page C1 Sweet and smoky and spicy are three flavors that work wonderfully together, and this recipe for roasted chicken thighs is a fast, easy and delicious way to make that point. …

• Judges hated to love this Creole lentil dish

  May 1, 2013 on Page C5 Need some inspiration for creating a recipe for the National Lentil Festival’s lentil recipe contest? Here’s last year’s winner from the “I Hate Lentils” category, Lentil and Sausage Etouffee from …

• Derby delights

  April 24, 2013 on Page C1 “And they’re off …” Often referred to as the “most exciting two minutes in sports” or the “Run for the Roses,” the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby will take … 2

• Partnership keeps Barili going strong

  April 24, 2013 on Page C1 Serendipity and a grape delivery helped launch Barili Cellars, and that same combination is helping usher the boutique Spokane winery into its fifth year. Marlene and Russ Feist opened the …

• Fresh Sheet

  April 24, 2013 on Page C1 Heron Pond Farms sets educational tour Heron Pond Farms will host a farmer education and food lover’s tour from 12:30 to 4 p.m. on May 6.

• WSU class offers a taste of wine for those over 21

  April 17, 2013 on Page C1 To taste or not to taste? That is the question during the first lab of Carolyn Ross’ Sensory Evaluation of Food and Wine course at Washington State University. Those who …

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