Food

RECIPE: Six different milks give this cake unique consistency, taste There are those who think that less is more. But I like to think that more is more, at least when it comes to the milky syrup of a tres leches cake. by Melissa Clark The New York Times - February 12, 2020

FRONT BURNER: Taking stock of pantry nets Pasta e Fagioli We all know we should keep a variety of nonperishable foods and plenty of water on hand in the event of an emergency. Exactly how much food and water depends on... by Kelly Brant - February 12, 2020

Cast iron skillet pizza faster than ordering carryout Crispy pizza crust is so satisfying. It's essential if I'm going to give a pie a gold star, especially if we're talking about the thick crust style, with the do... by Ann Maloney The Washington Post - February 12, 2020

7-day menu planner A week's worth of quick, healthful meals for budget-minded families by Susan Nicholson - February 12, 2020

Simple wine, cheese pairing the perfect Valentine As Valentine's Day draws near many of us are planning the "perfect" evening with the one we love. If you know me well, you know I enjoy savoring foods almost as... by Lorri Hambuchen - February 12, 2020

IDEA ALLEY: Banana cake, chocolate cake and chicken pot pie Alley Kats, fire up your ovens. Today's column is sure to warm your kitchen, fill you up and please your sweet tooth. by Kelly Brant - February 12, 2020

Homemade Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry cheaper and more nutritious than take out $42.50. That was the grand total for the last dinner I ordered using one of my favorite food apps. Granted, that fed two. And, hungry, I had impulsively added a... by Ann Maloney The Washington Post - February 12, 2020

Helpful Hints DEAR HELOISE: Could you explain how pie plates are measured? I have some 9-inch pie plates, but they are definitely different sizes. Some have deeply angled sid... by Heloise - February 12, 2020

Horoscopes by Holiday Happy birthday. In one Robert Frost poem, he asks a star to say something to us we can learn. The star replies, "I burn." If there is a lesson on this your sola... by Holiday Mathis - February 12, 2020

Super Quiz: Fictional teachers on film 1. Arthur Chipping (Peter O'Toole) is a teacher of Latin at Brookfield School. February 12, 2020

Delicious voyage through India When I was a child in India, we were the first family on our street to get a television: a huge black and white affair. Occasionally, we'd have neighbors and fr... by ROMY GILL The New York Times - February 9, 2020

The big thaw: What to do when your freezer loses power After a week away, I was boarding a bus back home when I got a terrifying text from my husband. by RACHAEL JACKSON The Washington Post - February 8, 2020

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Checking out The Library Intrepid Companion reports that there is some element of bookish decor in the women's restroom at The Library Kitchen + Lounge, which opened about a month ago i... by Eric E. Harrison - February 6, 2020

RECIPES: World of dumplings The world of dumplings is a vast, carb-rich, wonderland. by Kelly Brant - February 5, 2020

FRONT BURNER: 'Overlap season' perfect time for pie I've been keeping an eye out at the supermarket for Cara Cara oranges. Last week I finally spotted a bag and knew it was time to share this recipe. by Kelly Brant - February 5, 2020