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Farm-fresh to chef
When Laurie Haskett decided to support local farmers last fall through a program that provides her with a weekly box of fresh produce, she had…
At cooking camp, children get a Yummy experience
When Toni Zlaket was in her early 20s, her father told her she'd never find a husband because she couldn't cook.
With grape focaccia, you can satisfy your baked-goods craving
I've been craving baked goods that are sweet and savory at the same time: sea salt and chocolate chip cookies, bacon brownies, apple tart with…
Ultimate treat: milk chocolate, maple sugar and, yes, bacon
These cookies aren't exactly a healthy treat for Dad, what with 1/2 cup of maple sugar and 1/2 cup of bacon fat, not to mention the bacon itse…
Bored with salad? Bling it up a bit
Turn an "oh" at salad into "Oh, wow" with a little imagination and not much effort.
June 12, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Spice up mealtime with stuffed jalapeños
Spicy, cheesy and porky. You really can't go wrong with stuffed jalapeño peppers.
Looking Far East for fried chicken
Southern fried chicken has long preened in the cultural spotlight, thanks in part to such notables as chef Edna Lewis, TV's Paula Deen and one…
Edible Baja Arizona, a magazine, focuses on regional foods
You might say Doug Biggers is returning to his roots.
Kids' ideas go way beyond vanilla
Sometimes it takes the mind of an 8-year-old boy to come up with a brilliant idea. At least when it comes to ice cream.
Zesty Caribbean shrimp salad has zing
Caribbean flavors jazz up this simple supper salad. We glaze the shrimp with a zesty rum-spiked marmalade, then toss them on a hot grill with …
PRETZEL BREAD TURNS HEADS
People say beauty is skin-deep like it's a bad thing. Consider the burnished dermis of pretzel bread, a hot dining trend in the burger world, …
Shock your veggies, fruit to a longer life
Nothing is more frustrating than finding the perfect cucumber or head of lettuce at the farmers market, paying top dollar for it, and then tos…
Salt addiction unlikely to fade anytime soon
The Institute of Medicine concluded recently that there is no reason for people to keep their sodium consumption below 1,500 milligrams per da…
Rotisserie chicken makes easy salad
Make this quick Roasted Chicken Pasta Salad and enjoy a family meal at home. It uses only one pot, won't heat up your kitchen and takes only 2…
Try grilling up pork chops for change of pace
It's May and that means grilling season is officially here. So fill up the propane tank or buy a new bag of charcoal and get your flame on.
Dishing with the chef: Grill with an eye toward healthy
Alfred Beltran is a Tucson native, so he knows what's in store for him over the next few months - hot days, then some hotter ones.
May 22, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Eggplant wraps provide an unusual, meatless meal
What's ideal about the eggplant is that it has so many uses other than being fried and drenched in a red sauce topped with cheese.
Planning, patience essential ingredients for airy meringue pie
A lemon meringue pie's sweet froth and tart citrus is a heavenly combo. The techniques aren't difficult, but they do ask for some organization…
May 22, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Kitchen must-haves
Do you really need that "Star Wars" R2-D2 Talking Pizza Cutter, all the rage on the Internet? Or a machine that whips out breakfast sandwiches…
May 15, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Nopalitos offer a tasty intro to our desert foods
They're definitely an acquired taste.
May 15, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Lemon, Dijon mustard, olive oil - perfect trio to accent chicken dish
Fresh lemons, olive oil and Dijon mustard. Together they are the perfect trio to brighten up any dish.
Shrimp Francese just sounds fancy; it's simple and nutritious
When I saw this recipe for Shrimp Francese in the April issue of Food Network magazine, it was the spinach and tomatoes that caught my eye.
Tiffany's Table: Mom's cooking lessons
"Dinner is ready when the smoke alarm goes off."
May 08, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Add what's on hand to versatile fried rice for a last-minute meal
Starchy, crunchy and flavorful, fried rice is a deeply satisfying dish no matter what you add to it. And you can add just about any vegetable …
Fast, colorful relish doesn't require cooking or adding sugar
This tangy, uncooked relish and roast beef make a tasty, colorful sandwich. Most relishes need slow cooking and lots of sugar. This is a fresh…
Tapas-style meal perfect for Mother's Day brunch
A tapas-style meal made up of a variety of small, appetizer-like bites is something we tend to associate with evenings and cocktails. But the …
May 08, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Healthy eating ideas with the avocado, the season's star
EDITOR'S NOTE: Tucson's Haile Thomas, 12, offers a healthy, kid-friendly recipe this week.
May 01, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Boil too many eggs? Turn them into easy meal, hors d'oeuvre
Hard-boiled eggs always seem to go to waste in my house.
Fruit Punch Cupcakes a lively mix of cake, lime-lemon, sprinkles
Bright citrus-y flavors. Splashes of colorful sugary confetti. Rich creamy frosting flecked with berries.
2-step method to moist roasted chicken
The curse of roasted chicken - especially when you are working with parts rather than a whole bird - is how easily it dries out. A few too man…
Quick meat loaf gets some added zip with touch of pesto
Pesto Meat Loaf is an updated version of one of America's best-loved foods. This meat loaf takes only 15 minutes to bake. The secret is to bak…
Overcoming fear of making pastry dough
Pies always made me nervous. Didn't matter if they were deep-dish or mile-high. And you could call them whatever: quiche, tart or galette. It'…
April 24, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Hearty potato gnocchi complements spring veggies, light proteins
The unpredictable nature of spring - balmy one moment, cooler the next - makes us hanker for dishes that reflect the season's maybe-maybe not feel.
Panko-crusted chicken thighs make for quick-turnaround meal
Horseradish mixed with mayonnaise gives zip to these boneless, skinless chicken thighs, while panko bread crumbs form a golden crust. Chicken …
Vegetables are Tucson chef's medium
Editor's note: Tucson chefs hunger for what's local, in season, new, comforting, interesting.
April 17, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Omni Tucson National Resort chefs stir up sauce that appeals to fifth taste
Umami, the alluring and almost impossible to describe vixen of the spice world, is now available in a sauce offered for sale at a Tucson golf resort.
Umami ingredients add meaty flavors to vegan dishes
This recipe, from the December issue of "Vegetarian Times," caught my eye. It's a vegan version of the classic linguine with clam sauce, minus…
Tucson Village Farm teaches kids, families advantage of natural, healthy eating
Aeron Illige, 7, and his sister, Annaka Illige, 4, are old hats when it comes to helping out in the kitchen.
April 10, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Rhubarb works well in sweet, savory recipes
When I informed The Husband that I was going to make pork with a rhubarb sauce, he dismissed the idea out of hand. He does not like sweet in h…
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