Food

Featured Stories

The Dish: New restaurant serving the industry, plus Austin’s Live Fire, Breauxdoo Bakery, Greek Food Festival and new name for Nectar

4 a.m.

I recently received word that a group of restaurateurs, including Gonzaga basketball alum Casey Calvary, is looking to open a late-night bar and grill that will be open until 3 a.m. and focus on serving those who serve food and beverages.

Food

Deja vu? The new Coke Zero tastes a lot like … the old Coke Zero

9 a.m.

Food

Leftover bacon grease is liquid gold – here’s how to put it to good use

9 a.m.

Food

Eggplant roll-ups with spinach and goat cheese a fresh fit for summer and autumn

9 a.m.

Food

In the Kitchen With Ricky: Shrimp boil is a crowd-pleaser

UPDATED: 4:34 p.m.

Food

Beer on tap at camp: New tiny trailer on North Monroe is about ‘the community and bringing people together’

UPDATED: 4:51 a.m.

Food

‘A passion for food and a passion for service’: How Kenny Andrews of the Edgewater Lounge brings faith, food and music to Diamond Lake

UPDATED: 9:43 a.m.

Best places to eat

Beer/Drinks

Where to go for bloody marys in the Inland Northwest

6 a.m.

Food

Campus eats: Washington State University

8:22 a.m.

Food

Campus Eats: The ‘Zag-eats’ guide to Gonzaga University

6 a.m.

View more of the best…

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

View recipe archives >>

Click to view this week's recipes

Beer & Drinks

Beer on tap at camp: New tiny trailer on North Monroe is about ‘the community and bringing people together’

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 8, 2021

Dining

The Dish: New restaurant serving the industry, plus Austin’s Live Fire, Breauxdoo Bakery, Greek Food Festival and new name for Nectar

Wed., Sept. 15, 2021

Cooking

Leftover bacon grease is liquid gold – here’s how to put it to good use

Tue., Sept. 14, 2021

Dorothy Dean

Dorothy Dean presents: Swap traditional lamb with chicken for National Gyro Day

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 23, 2021

Latest Stories

A&E > Art

Heavenly Special Teas Shop, Cafe and Tea Room finds new home in Emerald/Garfield Neighborhood

Thu., Sept. 16, 2021

Like many restaurant owners, Sherri Davey wondered if her business would survive the COVID-19 shutdowns.

A&E > Food

Water Cooler: How beer is brewed

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 15, 2021

It’s hard to turn a corner in downtown Spokane without running into a brewery.

A&E > Food

The Dish: New restaurant serving the industry, plus Austin’s Live Fire, Breauxdoo Bakery, Greek Food Festival and new name for Nectar

Wed., Sept. 15, 2021

A&E > Food

Deja vu? The new Coke Zero tastes a lot like … the old Coke Zero

Tue., Sept. 14, 2021

Winston Churchill once famously opined that "those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it." Did the executives at Coca-Cola HQ heed this warning from across the pond (and the decades)? That's the pending question for fans of Coke Zero Sugar.

A&E > Food

Eggplant roll-ups with spinach and goat cheese a fresh fit for summer and autumn

Tue., Sept. 14, 2021

This dish captures the shorts-and-a-sweatshirt feel this time of year as we are clinging to summer while cozying up to fall. The summery essence comes from the peak-season eggplant and tomatoes, which are the cornerstones of the recipe.

A&E > Food

Leftover bacon grease is liquid gold – here’s how to put it to good use

Tue., Sept. 14, 2021

I love bacon. In addition to the crispy, smoky strips that I serve alongside scrambled eggs or sandwiched in a BLT, a beautiful byproduct is the fat rendered while cooking that can be used to add great bacon flavor to dishes of all sorts.

A&E > Food

In the Kitchen With Ricky: Shrimp boil is a crowd-pleaser

UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 13, 2021

This week we are focusing on a classic boil. Boils can traditionally be prepared with numerous kinds of shellfish, whether saltwater or freshwater. I chose to use shrimp today as they are readily available and always a crowd-pleaser.

A&E > Food

Beer on tap at camp: New tiny trailer on North Monroe is about ‘the community and bringing people together’

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 8, 2021

They say good things come in small packages, and that’s certainly true for beer lovers at Camp Taps. Located in the parking lot of 1889 Salvage Co. at 2824 N. Monroe St., Camp Taps is one of the tiniest taverns in Washington and the state’s first beer trailer.

A&E > Food

But, wait, there’s more zucchini – here are three recipes

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 8, 2021

Last week, we welcomed a new addition to our family. Zebadiah Zucchini weighed in at 7 pounds, 1 oz. It was a natural delivery, but my husband may have strained his back wrestling the squash from its leafy lair. Zeb quickly became part of the family.

A&E > Food

Leftovers: Chocolate zucchini bread is a match made in quick carb heaven

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 8, 2021

These are divisive times, but I think there’s one thing that most of us have in common at this point in the season: We all have a forlorn zucchini or two sitting on our kitchen counter or hiding somewhere in the refrigerator.

A&E > Food

Savory Dutch baby with summer vegetables is a breakfast for dinner you’ll repeat

Tue., Sept. 7, 2021

I'm a big fan of breakfast for dinner, often whipping up an impromptu frittata or egg scramble to plate with a simple salad and whole grain toast for a quick, satisfying supper. Besides the pleasure of the food, I relish the spark of rebelliousness.

A&E > Food

Taco Bell chicken sandwich taco is the change of pace we needed

Tue., Sept. 7, 2021

Taco Bell, it seems, is leaning into this collective cultural confusion with its long-awaited entry into the Great Chicken Sandwich Wars that have pitted fast food chains into a nationwide arms (wings?) race, with each concocting a fried-bird-and-bun combo.

A&E > Food

In the Kitchen With Ricky: Mexican street corn salad is a late-summer delight

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 8, 2021

The word esquites literally translates to toasted corn, and I can’t think of a better way to serve up this delicious summer crop. You may have heard of esquites’ more popular cousin elote, which is also sold by street vendors in Mexico.

A&E > Food

The Dish: Halo dinner features Hogwash, Inland Pacific Kitchen at Sunset Orchard, plus Wake Up Call, beer festival and Zona Blanca patio

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 9, 2021

A farm-to-table fundraiser is back. Halo Medical Travel Services run by Leasa Bolen is one of Spokane’s most important nonprofits helping cover medical transportation of families in need. On Saturday, Halo will instead be helping transport fresh produce.

A&E > Food

‘A passion for food and a passion for service’: How Kenny Andrews of the Edgewater Lounge brings faith, food and music to Diamond Lake

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 7, 2021

When Kenny Andrews walks around his new restaurant and lounge greeting customers, his charisma has many guessing he was an entertainer, preacher or shrewd businessman. All are correct. The 59-year-old is the driving force behind a major renovation and reopening.

A&E > Food

Water Cooler: Tips for a better green salad

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 2, 2021

The central ingredient of a green salad is lettuce, but sticking to one type is one reason why your salad may be underwhelming. Mix two or three types together to introduce a variety of flavor and texture to your salad. Try mixing a crunchy lettuce like romaine or iceberg.

A&E > Food

In the Kitchen With Ricky: Summer tomato galette showcases fresh backyard ingredient

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 3, 2021

Our growing season might be a bit short here in the Inland Northwest, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate one of summer’s simplest pleasures: the backyard tomato. My vines are bursting with a variety of sweet heirlooms right now.

A&E > Food

Running Tab: Crave returns with one-night-only outdoor sellout event

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 1, 2021

After a one-year hiatus because of the pandemic, Crave Northwest returned Friday with a one-night-only outdoor event that sold out quickly, according to event organizers Adam Hegsted, Tom Stebbins and Karen Upchurch Stebbins.

A&E > Food

Canned clams and olives give humble pantry pasta a briny punch

Tue., Aug. 31, 2021

Pasta and a jar of store-bought sauce is a classic in the world of pantry cooking. It's a quick, pretty effortless and filling meal. While the adage "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" applies here, with just a few more ingredients, you can transform the dish.

A&E > Food

Pizza salad is a family-friendly plate of tomatoes, marinated beans and mozzarella

Tue., Aug. 31, 2021

If you're a fan of the convenience and versatility of canned beans but you've thought they could use a flavor boost, I've got two words for you: Marinate them. Beans can soak up the flavors in a simple mixture of vinegar, olive oil, garlic, basil and red pepper flakes.

Older ›