Food

Ribs are the epitome of a backyard summer barbecue, but they don’t have to be restricted to only that time of year. As the weather continues to cool and days get shorter, I find myself daydreaming of afternoons in the sun at the barbecue.

With all the fuss over pumpkin spice, it's easy to forget that orange squash is a nutritious vegetable that can also lean savory. Pumpkin can be used just like any other winter squash, cut into wedges or cubes and roasted, or simmered for side dishes, salads and soups.

The Emmy Award-winning British soccer show "Ted Lasso" has been an overwhelming hit. Apple Inc. doesn't share information about its shows; the company did say that the season 2 premiere brought in more accounts on opening weekend than any previous launch.

Before there was pumpkin spice latte – and pumpkin spice Oreos and cereal and deodorant and pumpkin spice everything else – there was pumpkin spice. Or pumpkin pie spice, depending on who is talking about it and marketing it.

Breakfast time is saved! And snack time, and forgot-to-make-dinner time, and I-just-need-a-quick-bite-of-something time. All the times, really, because this recipe checks all the boxes for filling up hungry tummies in a healthy, quick and delicious way. 

You can use any apple to make an apple pie. Full stop. However, some are better than others when it comes to flavor and texture. And instead of choosing just one type of apple, a combination of at least two or three is a smart way to get more complex flavors and textures.

Tostadas are typically corn-based and eaten as a fried or toasted tortilla alongside soups and stews, ceviches and as a standalone, open-faced dish. We are focusing on the latter today for this local produce-driven fall recipe.

Ever since Julie Child said, “Don’t crowd the mushrooms,” the savory, earthy fungi solidified a reputation for being fussy in the kitchen. It is true that small mistakes can easily result in poorly cooked mushrooms, but don’t be intimidated.

My 10-year-old nephew Shawn here in Spokane has had quite the list of favorite foods in his young life. It started with macaroni and cheese and pizza, which is fairly typical, then evolved, surprisingly, into seafood, specifically shrimp and crab.

When it comes to packing breakfasts, lunches and dinners with flavor and excitement, the ease of using pre-ground spices is difficult to beat. However, given the time it took for that jar to hit the grocery store shelf – and how long it has been hanging out in the pantry – the flavor and potency can be mighty muted.

Whether you’re the kind of person who eats fries with ranch or ranch with fries – if you don’t like ranch, I don’t know what to say to you – the secret to a great shareable menu item is usually going to be the sauce. Here are five great places to find house-made sauces in Spokane.

By the time I wrote this column, five days after the original post, there were 150 replies. Virginia wine fans are enthusiastic ambassadors of their local vino. The first responses suggested specific wineries, not all of them in the Charlottesville area.

Gumbo is essentially a stew composed of a rich stock, meats or fish, a thickener and “the holy trinity.” The holy trinity is a Creole term for a mixture of celery, bell peppers and onions and is at the heart of many Louisiana dishes.

Today is National Coffee Day, followed by International Coffee Day on the first of October. Coffee drinkers everywhere can rejoice in splurging on their favorite beverage. If you’re not a coffee drinker but feel like indulging for the occasion, here is a quick guide to espresso beverages to help you navigate all the tasty choices at your local coffee shop.

I am an avid fan of spicy and flavorful food, and Dan Gonzalez and Monica York have infused the Spokane culinary scene with their Latin-inspired restaurant Kismet that opened in Hillyard on Sept. 21 in the former space of Hillyard Pub and Grub.

When I am asked the would-you-rather question "cake or pie?" I am pie all the way, no hesitation. But as much as I love a freshly baked, double-crust apple pie, most days of the week I want a dessert that's lighter, healthier and easier to make.

As much art as it is snack-worthy, charcuterie is a mainstay of the hors d’oeuvres department. Relatively easy to prepare; fancy, yet casual – who could resist? Here are five places to find a great charcuterie board in Spokane.

For drinkers of a certain age, Bruce Willis is synonymous with wine coolers. Back in the mid-to-late 1980s, the actor was best known as the spokesman for Seagram's Golden Wine Cooler. In splashy primetime TV ads, he sashayed through neon-lit New York City.

This recipe is a great introduction to lentils and walnuts as a replacement for meat. I am not a vegetarian, but I’m always trying to incorporate more plant-based meals into my diet. There are other vegetarian and vegan recipes that use this legume and nut combo.