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From 1935 to 1983, Dorothy Dean was the face of The Spokesman-Review's Home Economics department, publishing recipes, operating a test kitchen and fielding thousands of telephone calls from cooks.

Each week we re-publish some classic recipes from our archives. If you'd like to contact our food writer, contact us at food@spokesman.com

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Wed., April 7, 2021

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Zona Blanca is ‘my heart and soul’: Chad White opens relocated restaurant, after COVID-19 delays, with new staff, menu and outlook

UPDATED: Wed., April 21, 2021

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Loaded with two types of peas, radishes and mint, this lemony salad sings spring

Tue., April 20, 2021

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Dorothy Dean presents: Oink, oink! Monkey (bread) around with pigs in a blanket

UPDATED: Mon., April 19, 2021

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Fleur de Sel in Post Falls announces closing May 19, sale to Embers by the Lake

UPDATED: Wed., April 21, 2021

Laurent Zirotti, chef and owner of Fleur de Sel, is closing his celebrated and fine-dining French restaurant in Post Falls, with the last day of service scheduled for May 19.

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Zona Blanca is ‘my heart and soul’: Chad White opens relocated restaurant, after COVID-19 delays, with new staff, menu and outlook

UPDATED: Wed., April 21, 2021

After multiple COVID-19 delays and then a robbery days before sneak previews, Chad White opened his relocated Zona Blanca to the public on Tuesday morning downtown in the Holley-Mason Building.

A&E > Food

Loaded with two types of peas, radishes and mint, this lemony salad sings spring

Tue., April 20, 2021

Though the recipe here is written in the usual detailed format, it’s much more carefree when you get down to it. The breezy spirit of this spring salad is basically this: Pick up the freshest peas.

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What’s your brownie preference? Here’s a recipe for fans of gooey

UPDATED: Tue., April 20, 2021

There’s an important question all dessert lovers must answer at some point in their lives: Do you prefer cakey brownies or fudgy brownies? For me, the answer is simple. I want the fudgiest, gooey-est ones.

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Fluffy carbonara frittata is a riff on the classic pasta

UPDATED: Tue., April 20, 2021

Years ago, a friend and I got into a months-long back-and-forth about carbonara. The pasta dish of cheese and pork, creamy with eggs and silky with starchy pasta water, is one of Rome’s most revered exports.

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Emrys Fermentations plans to bring Eastern European fare to Liberty Lake this summer

UPDATED: Tue., April 20, 2021

If you dive into the past, you’ll discover that some of the greatest tales involve one of history’s most famous wizards: Merlin. Stories describe him as a great sorcerer, prophet, bard and tutor and an adviser.

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Dorothy Dean presents: Oink, oink! Monkey (bread) around with pigs in a blanket

UPDATED: Mon., April 19, 2021

Observed on April 24, National Pigs in a Blanket Day celebrates the bite-sized snacks made with savory little smokies wrapped in crescent dough and baked to buttery, flaky perfection.

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Clover owners announce restaurant closure, Logan property for sale

UPDATED: Tue., April 20, 2021

New American restaurant Clover announced Saturday that it is closing its doors permanently, and the property that includes a restored Craftsman-style house with a large patio, garden and detached building, is up for sale.

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Coeur d’Alene Resort offers free activities for weekday overnight guests through May 28

Sat., April 17, 2021

One of the longest winters, thanks to a pandemic, is finally over. Folks have been sequestered. Trips have been on hold. The Coeur d'Alene Resort is bridging the gap between spring and summer.

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Water Cooler: Master your own homemade teriyaki sauce

UPDATED: Wed., April 14, 2021

Once you learn how simple it is to make teriyaki sauce, you’ll be wondering why you bought it from the store all these years. Traditional teriyaki sauce calls for three basic ingredients – soy sauce, sake and mirin.

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That’s a fresh pasta! Italia Trattoria, Gander and Ryegrass, Ferrante’s Marketplace Café satisfy carb cravings

UPDATED: Mon., April 19, 2021

I grew up in a very meat and potatoes family. We ate our share of pasta, too, but, when we did, it usually wasn’t anything more than canned Prego over boxed Barilla spaghetti.

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Proof spring is soup season, too: This bright bowl is packed with peas, leeks, spinach and herbs

Tue., April 13, 2021

I'm always taken aback when people talk about soup season as finite because it can be enjoyed year-round. Soup fits any time of year, adapting to the weather and whatever produce is plentiful.

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Leftovers: French dip sandwiches made from Mississippi roast

Tue., April 13, 2021

For a few years now, my family has kept cows in the pasture behind our house. Like marriage, this is not an endeavor that should be entered into lightly. It takes a lot of hard work.

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Seven foods you should be storing in the freezer, including yeast, nuts and peppers

Tue., April 13, 2021

If you're at all concerned about food waste, you know to pay attention to how long you store ingredients. Thankfully, there's an easy way to extend the shelf life of many common items: the freezer.

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The best ways to achieve crispy bacon

Tue., April 13, 2021

I love bacon. While I agree that it shouldn't go on everything, I welcome the moments when I get to enjoy it in all of its crisp, smoky glory, such as in my colleague G. Daniela Galarza's winter BLT.

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Dorothy Dean presents: Effortless baked feta pasta – from TikTok and Finland to the U.S.

UPDATED: Mon., April 12, 2021

Lockdown had us cozy at home living in our pajamas and binge-watching all of Netflix. And in between episodes of “Tiger King,” slathering on hand sanitizer and searching for toilet paper, we were in the kitchen.

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Haute cuisine: Touchmark hires top chef talent to revamp its dining program for residents

UPDATED: Tue., April 13, 2021

Special occasions are often celebrated with a fancy and elaborate meal. Perhaps reservations are made at a favorite steakhouse for a birthday or a seafood restaurant for an anniversary.

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Locally Writ: Kate Lebo discovers ‘a great metaphor’ in a bite of quince

UPDATED: Sun., April 11, 2021

Local poet and essayist Kate Lebo’s latest literary project started with a bite of quince in graduate school. Next week, Lebo will participate in several events during EWU’s Get Lit! Festival.

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Water Cooler: The history and how-to of tacos al pastor

UPDATED: Thu., April 8, 2021

Tacos al pastor is a signature Mexican street taco with a multicultural flavor palate. The Spanish phrase “al pastor” roughly translates to “shepherd style” in English. This style refers to roasting pork on a vertical spit.

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509 Beer: Grab a pint? Here are 10 top locally owned bars for brews to toast National Beer Day

Wed., April 7, 2021

We love craft breweries, but, amid all the hype and praise we shower on our favorite breweries, people sometimes forget about another great entry point into the world of craft beer: the local beer bar.

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