ArcaMax

Garlic bread is simple to make but often a disappointment to eat, with either too much or too little garlic flavor and bread that’s steamed and unevenly browned.

For an evenly toasted version with garlic flavor that was prominent but not harsh, we briefly microwaved fresh garlic (grated to a paste with a rasp-style grater) and butter and ...Read more

In this healthy dinner recipe, chicken thighs, Brussels sprouts, cherry tomatoes and packaged gnocchi are all roasted on the same sheet pan. And though it’s simple, this dish gets tons of flavor from seasonings, including garlic, oregano and red-wine vinegar. It all adds up to a dish that’s ready to go into heavy weeknight rotation in your ...Read more

Q: What is a flax egg?

A: A flax egg is a popular vegan substitute for traditional eggs in baking and cooking. It is made by mixing ground flaxseeds with water, usually in the ratio of one tablespoon of ground flaxseeds to three tablespoons of water. This mixture is then left to sit for about five to 10 minutes, during which it thickens and ...Read more

As the weather turns chilly, I look for Seriously Simple dishes that honor the season. I want to incorporate the smells and colors of the fall months, so I try to include oranges, squashes, and fresh rosemary and thyme.

I often roast a whole chicken, but sometimes I prefer to roast the parts where no carving is required — especially when I ...Read more

If Halloween ghosts and witches feel a little too dark or spooky for your kids (or you!), consider the monster instead. As we were working on our list of the top 10 classic Halloween treats of all time, paging through 50 years of women’s magazines, these monstrous pretzel fingers came up over and over again. Is ...Read more

When I’m looking for a dinner that is a step up from chicken nuggets but still appeals to eaters of all ages, chicken Milanese is just the ticket. Milanese (or milanesa) refers to breading and frying thin cutlets of meat, and you’ve probably heard of ...Read more

I went to my naturopathic doctor a couple of months back. I have been dealing with an infection in my digestive tract that I contracted after a series of antibiotic prescriptions. It’s been a nightmare. She had some new test results for me. One of the first things she told me was I am not getting enough protein. I squealed at her, “I eat ...Read more

From a recipe for Emergency Chocolate Chip cookies to an ode to Girl Scout Cookies, Edd Kimber understands what we want to bake right now.

Kimber rose to prominence in 2010 as the first winner of the “Great British Baking Show,” a program embraced for its low-key comfort viewing and the everyday people competing — pleasantly. He got his ...Read more

Chicken Korma is an exotic, South Asian dish with a creamy sauce with aromatic spices. It’s a comforting meal that can take several hours to make. I love the flavors but wanted to make it for a weeknight meal. Here’s a simple version that captures the flavors without the hours of marinating and slow cooking. Once the ingredients are ...Read more

It’s too bad this Cinnamon Churro flavor is labeled as a limited edition liqueur from the folks at Baileys, because this could easily become my new favorite fall drink. It’s a perfect balance of Irish whisky, cinnamon and warm vanilla notes for a creamy yet bold taste.

It’s 17% alcohol, so less potent than most liquors. I like it over ...Read more

Enjoy this popular French bistro dish with fresh tomatoes, onions, and a touch of cream.

The secret to the dish is to cook the onions until they are golden and sweet. To speed their cooking, the onions are microwaved first, then sautéed.

Helpful Hints:

Plain egg noodles can be used instead of spinach egg noodles.

A quick way to chop ...Read more

It only takes one whiff of anything cinnamon-scented or pumpkin pie-spiced to fool my brain into thinking fall has arrived, no matter what the meteorologists say. And once the switch has been turned on, I start thinking about bringing a little comfort back into my kitchen.

I deserve it, right? I’ve been slicing, dicing and chopping veggies ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh is famous for its french fry- and shredded cheese-topped steak salads, which are thought to have originated sometime in the early 1960s at Jerry's Curb Service in Bridgewater, Beaver County.

If you're super hungry, the dish can really hit the spot. Along with good-for-you salad greens, it's got carbs and fat galore, ...Read more

ST. LOUIS -- Anne Carpenter did not grow up in a family that ate garlic. But now she’s something of an evangelist for it.

“Clearly, people know there is a value to home-grown tomatoes. I’m trying to show that there is a value to home-grown garlic,” she says.

Home-grown garlic is so sweet and juicy and mild when it comes out of the ...Read more

Lunch is undeniably tough. I am often too busy or distracted to take that noonday pause: Trying to make and take time for a nutritious, delicious meal can feel like a battle.

But I’m old enough to know that a balanced lunch deserves to be a priority. When I skip it or indulge in a protein shake, my blood sugar dips and that zaps my energy, ...Read more