Cooks who want a new pie to add to their recipe collections need look no further than this recipe for “Deep-Dish Peanut Butter Pie” from “Butter, Flour, Sugar, Joy” (Sourcebooks) by Danielle Kartes. TAG GOES HERE Deep-Dish Peanut Butter Pie INGREDIENTS 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup milk 1 cup crunchy peanut butter (use smooth, if preferred) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pinch salt 10 to 12 Biscoff¨ cookies, graham crackers, or crunch peanut butter cookies 4 tablespoons butter, melted 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar DIRECTIO ..read more

I love tacos when I’m cooking for a crowd because they’re usually so much easier to pull together than a sit-down dinner with multiple courses, and they can be easily individualized depending on the toppings. Any protein made with tinga, a spicy-ish sauce crafted from fire-roasted tomatoes, chili peppers and spices, is always at the top of my go-to list because it’s so flavorful and can be prepared fairly quickly — a blessing when you’re pinched for time in a crowded kitchen full of hungry people. I was just that during a recent weekend, when four of my five kids (plus two daughters-in-law and ..read more

Lighten up mealtime with this tasty spring ham and vegetable quiche made with prepared puff pastry. Vary the veggies with spinach, artichoke hearts or peas. TAG GOES HERE Spring Ham and Vegetable Quiche INGREDIENTS 1 sheet puff pastry 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 scallions, thinly sliced 1 cup cauliflower florets in small pieces 1 small red bell pepper, diced 1 cup diced asparagus plus a few whole for garnish 2 cups grated cheese of your choice 3 large eggs ½ teaspoon salt Grinding black pepper ½ cup cream cheese at room temperature 2/3 cup light cream 1 cup diced ham ¼ cup minced fresh thyme, pa ..read more

Beth Dooley | (TNS) Star Tribune Tofu is a wonderfully versatile ingredient. It’s great pan-fried, grilled, scrambled and whizzed into spreads and sauces. But I like it best pan roasted until it becomes meltingly golden and crisp. For this, you need a really good tofu, and the fresher the better. Minnesota-made tofu is tastier than the tofu from California. MinnTofu, found in local co-ops, uses non-GMO soybeans grown on a family farm in St. Peter, is processed in Spring Lake Park, and delivered right away. Our local soybeans are lighter in color, have a milder flavor and are plumper than commo ..read more

Meredith Deeds | Star Tribune (TNS) Chicken Scarpariello is a beloved classic Italian-American dish, and I’d never heard of it. Related Articles Restaurants Food & Drink | The recipe that will get you hooked on tofu Restaurants Food & Drink | Mother’s Day inspiration: 3 elevated brunch cocktails for spring Restaurants Food & Drink | Recipe: Chicken shawarma in a bowl is a tasty, healthy meal Restaurants Food & Drink | Recipe: Asian grilling unleashes dazzling flavors in meat and vegetables Restaurants Food & Drink | Recipe: Artichokes are in season. Here’s a great way ..read more

Ernest Hemingway once wrote that “Paris is a moveable feast.” I think he might have meant “transportable,” because a moveable feast changes dates but not location, whereas a transportable feast goes wherever you do. But what do I know? Holidays, like Easter or Passover, that move around the calendar are known as “moveable feasts.” But I would argue that any occasion that kicks off brunch season — whether it’s Mother’s Day or the first sunny Sunday after months of rain — is the ultimate moveable feast. Adding a whole egg adds richness to a Ramos Fizz. (Ross Taylor/The Virginian-Pilot) And brunc ..read more

Last year, the United States Surgeon General published a report on the epidemic of loneliness and social isolation. Related Articles Health | Ozempic ‘oops’ babies spark debate about weight-loss shot use as fertility drugs Health | Solving the puzzle: Autism diagnosis often takes longer for girls, whose symptoms can differ from boys’ Health | My child’s ADHC meds are out of stock – what do I do? Health | Introducing new cat to other pets Health | MSP arrests 20 climate activists for disrupting traffic at Hanscom Field Social isolation and loneliness are often forgotten social determinan ..read more

By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Protein bowls are appealing for many reasons, the biggest of which is they’re incredibly versatile. Whether you top them with a lean meat like roasted chicken or a fatty, good-for-you fish like salmon — or opt for a vegetarian source of protein such as tofu or canned chickpeas — bowls can fill you up with countless combinations, while also making you feel great about how well you’re eating. Related Articles Restaurants Food & Drink | Mother’s Day inspiration: 3 elevated brunch cocktails for spring Restaurants Food & Drink | Why taking steps ..read more

Stephanie Breijo | (TNS) Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — José Andrés spends much of his time contemplating the unifying nature of food, both in and out of the world’s most dangerous conflict and disaster zones. Days before an Israeli airstrike killed seven members of his aid organization working to feed Palestinians in Gaza, Andrés spoke to The Times about his recently published cookbook “Zaytinya.” Andrés is scheduled to speak at the 2024 Los Angeles Festival of Books, on April 21. The April 1 Gaza bombing that killed his fellow aid workers thrust Andrés further into the global lime ..read more

Oh, the allure of food grilled Asian style, the primordial perfume of smoke melding with the scent of caramelized basting sauces and marinades. Sweet and sour, salty, and spicy tastes form an irresistible, crisp jacket of flavor over grilled vegetables and meat. Fish and fowl, too. Su-Mei Yu, author of “Asian Grilling” (William Morrow), writes that it’s the balance of flavors used to marinate and/or baste that makes Asian-grilled dishes so appealing. She explains that it is the distinct flavors of Asian seasonings that make it so delicious, adding that they are designed to match perfectly with ..read more