Food

Bountiful beans: Five unexpected ways to use canned green beans People can be fools whether it's April or not, so I bought a big can of green beans. This was months ago, before extra food came into style. by Celia Storey - April 1, 2020

FRONT BURNER: Pancakes make up for postponed vacation If all had gone according to plan, I'd be sitting a on beach sipping a rum drink right about now. by Kelly Brant - April 1, 2020

READING NOOK Sofia Hellsten is Swedish, but, having lived in Japan, she's devoted to Japanese food and dining. Her new book, The Japanese Table: Small Plates for Simple Meal... by Florence Fabricant (New York Times) - April 1, 2020

Lemon juice enlivens chickpea stew For many, the words "pasta e fagioli" conjure the image of a particular dish with a tomato-laden broth, but pasta and beans don't stop at that. The duo is the f... by Ellie Krieger The Washington Post - April 1, 2020

Salt-baked salmon seasoned with oranges and turmeric This recipe is adapted from A Year of Everyday Cooking & Baking 365 by Meike Peters, Prestel Publishing ($40). by Miami Herald (TNS) - April 1, 2020

Revisiting Washington's hallmark white wines When Washington state began growing grapes for wine production, it was considered too cool for most red wines. And thus, it became an acclaimed region for showc... by Lorri Hambuchen - April 1, 2020

7-day menu planner A week's worth of quick, healthful meals for budget-minded families by Susan Nicholson - April 1, 2020

IDEA ALLEY: Sourdough starter basis for flapjacks and pizza crust Here are two recipes that use sourdough starter that aren't loaves of bread and are relatively fast — compared to other sourdough recipes — to prepare. by Kelly Brant - April 1, 2020

Helpful Hints DEAR HELOISE: I battle with my weight, so my doctor gave me a few ideas that have helped me gain better control of my eating habits. by Heloise - April 1, 2020

Horoscopes by Holiday Happy birthday: You're a rebel, a dreamer, a creator and a fighter. You fight for yourself, your family and the health of the world. You fight in small daily ac... by Holiday Mathis - April 1, 2020

RECIPES: Beer adds taste and leavening action for delicious baked goods Stress baking. That's what I call it. by Kelly Brant - March 25, 2020

FRONT BURNER: Turn to baking while social distancing When I organized my pantry back in February and wrote two columns about the dinners I made from the process, I had no idea how relevant those actions would be j... by Kelly Brant - March 25, 2020

Gadgets & Gizmos I'm sure some people have such exemplary knife skills making curls of citrus or cucumber or zucchini by hand is no big deal. For the rest of us, there's Chef'n ... by Kelly Brant - March 25, 2020

Deceptively easy, trout amandine in 30 minutes Trout amandine is a thing I crave. If I see it on a restaurant menu, I order it. When I'm tired and feel like I need a deliciously comforting meal (and who does... by Ann Maloney The Washington Post - March 25, 2020

Horoscopes by Holiday Happy birthday: You'll fill your various roles like a superstar following but a few rules. One of them is to listen more than you talk, a habit that will open t... by Holiday Mathis - March 25, 2020