A Growing Trend Among Chefs: Hunting Down Tonight’s Menu Chefs are packing heat. Something to think about the next time you send a dish back to the kitchen. A few years ago, English chef Jamie Oliver was on television traveling to Italy. He had journeyed there to become “inspired” about …

We’ve all been there. You’ve got an important project due at work and your mind drifts away to that dreamy place filled with cookies fresh from the oven. Cookie Monster has the same problem, so his friends at Sesame Street posted his new music video, “Share It Maybe.” Here’s the …

Elizabeth Dougherty (originally written for publication in 2006) A Growing Trend Among Chefs: Hunting Down Tonight’s Menu Chefs are packing heat. Something to think about the next time you send a dish back to the kitchen.

One of the first synthetic foods to be lab-created was meat and the hamburger was the first in line to be tested. The scientist who created it had to have a taste of the burger, and he said it was not bad but needed seasoning. Since it is artificial beef …

St. Patrick’s Day is coming and the Leprechauns are feeling frisky! A cozy Irish meal, a pint of Guinness (or a nice cabernet for the less brave), and a heavenly dessert will lead you over the rainbow to a romantic Irish evening.

This is probably one of the most challenging recipes I’ve formulated and tested. It took me three tries to get the texture and taste I wanted. It’s got the batter and crunch of fried chicken without all the fat and the mashed potatoes have no butter or milk. The red-eye …

While I’m testing all these Christmas cookies, I’m trying to eat a little lighter for my meals! Believe it or not, this still tastes great without the coconut milk. Here’s a great, one-pot recipe that takes minutes to cook and is full of flavor. Serves 1 as a main course …