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Though he grew up on a dairy farm, Matt Welsch never thought much about food beyond what was on the table for lunch or dinner.

"I wanted to be a bus driver," the 48-year-old chef admits with a grin as he sits inside Vagabond Kitchen, the slow-food restaurant he opened in the McLure Hotel in downtown Wheeling, West Virginia, in 2014.

Born three...Read more

CHICAGO — In Lidia Bastianich’s PBS special “Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors,” one of the people featured is Kiki Rough, who has gained a following on TikTok and other social media platforms for her “Recession Recipes” series of videos. A self-taught cook, she is helping people learn — or more accurately re-learn �...Read more

Borscht is often served cold, but this version is warm and comforting. It’s perfect for a chilly winter day.

I was delighted to discover pre-cooked, vacuum-sealed beets in the produce section of my market. They’re a great shortcut since roasting beets from scratch can take quite a while. Using these ready-to-eat beets cuts the cooking time...Read more

Like a recovering alcoholic who knows exactly when he took his last drink, I can tell you when I had my last cup of hot chocolate.

It was Nov. 17, 2020. A Tuesday.

It's not that I quit cold turkey. It's not that I said I would never have hot chocolate again. It's not that I had the best hot chocolate of my life on that day (though it happens ...Read more

December seems to fly by at a record pace. In addition to the hustle and bustle of daily life, there are seasonal concerts, parties, and friends who want to connect before year’s end. It’s easy to give up on the dinner routine.

But then a cookbook comes along like the newest Milk Street title, “Shorts: Recipes that Pack a Punch,” with ...Read more

It’s become a well-documented fact that people dining out want a memorable experience, whether it’s eating in a fashion boutique or having an AI-chef prepare your meal. But the full-on obsession with spectacle had not been so apparent to me until a recent dinner at the world-renowned Eleven Madison Park in New York City.

It started with a ...Read more

Experience the bright warmth of a spring day with these Springtime Sunshine Lemon Bars. The tartness of the lemon curd and the sweet buttery crust create a harmonious balance that's as refreshing and invigorating as the first bloom of spring flowers.

Ingredients 1 cup of flour 1/2 cup of butter 1/4 cup of sugar 1 can of ...Read more

This colorful gratin dish livens up any holiday plate. Creamy melted Gruyere is comforting, while a blend of cumin, nutmeg and cayenne pepper lends a warm, spicy note.

Kale-Butternut Squash Gratin

Serves 8

Active Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 35 minutes

2 teaspoons canola oil

1 cup chopped onion

6 cloves garlic, minced

2 (5-ounce)...Read more

The holidays are coming up and they almost always involve family gatherings, office parties, neighborhood get-togethers, and special holidays meals, all with lots and lots of food. For most of us, it’s a chance to enjoy food and drink that maybe aren’t a part of our usual fare. But if you have food allergies, these celebrations can literally...Read more

During Hanukkah there are eight nights of celebrating to do, so it only feels right to have a signature cocktail on hand for any planned or unplanned gatherings that come your way. Make that signature cocktail this festive sparkling wine sangria. Gently spiked with pear liqueur and filled with fresh pear slices, it’s a holiday ...Read more

If you are planning on staying home this year and having a small group for dinner, I recommend making this crowd-pleasing stew for your main course. Seafood has become so expensive that I usually save it for special occasions. And New Year’s Eve is certainly a time for celebration.

The soup base and aioli can be made ahead and finished at the...Read more

Deviled eggs are the perfect party food. Set a platter of them on a buffet, and you can safely assume they’ll be gone in minutes — such is the appeal of a good deviled egg. But...Read more

Christmas morning begins sweetly with eggnog and cookies. Tins and tins of cookies lovingly baked by my sisters, children, nieces, and nephews. I can barely try them all. I do my best.

For the holiday dinner, I prefer other dessert options. The main requirements: The dessert should be make-ahead, easy to assemble, and visually appealing.

This ...Read more

Here’s a quick and easy sheet pan dinner that’s ready in just 10 minutes. Snapper fillets broil alongside potatoes and broccoli for a complete meal.

To cut down on cooking time, I give the potatoes a quick head start in the microwave before transferring them to the pan to finish cooking and crisp up. The snapper is topped with a colorful ...Read more