Fast & Easy Dinner: Tomatoes Stuffed With Spinach & Ham


Updated 02/08/12 10:47 AM · Posted by partysugar · 13 comments

Fast & Easy Dinner: Tomatoes Stuffed With Spinach & Ham

Tomatoes make a great edible vessel for a variety of fillings. For tonight's dinner, I propose a rich and indulgent stuffing in the form of creamy spinach, cheese, and ham. When baked in the oven, the tomatoes explode with juiciness, and the inside oozes into a wonderful taste sensation. Salute the weekend with crusty French bread for dipping and a glass of sparkling wine. To make this Read more

Provencal Side: Stuffed Tomatoes


Updated 09/29/07 7:40 AM · Posted by partysugar · 21 comments

Provencal Side: Stuffed Tomatoes

When tomatoes are in season (now!), I like to take advantage of their juicy goodness and use them as often as possible. They taste wonderful sliced and sprinkled with salt, but for something a little more sophisticated serve them stuffed and roasted. Bread crumbs, lots of fresh parsley, and a dusting of Parmesan cheese fill these gorgeous red vessels. A rustic and classic French side, these Read more

Staying Vegan on the Big Day: Wedding Menu Options


Updated 05/18/12 1:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vegan Wedding Menu Ideas

Even though wedding meals typically include bacon-wrapped scallops, filet mignon, and wedding cake smothered in buttercream frosting, you can still enjoy a delicious vegan menu if you, your partner, or your guests follow this animal-free diet. A little creative planning is all it takes, and since many venues, caterers, and bakers are being asked more about vegan options, chances are your venders Read more

Taste the Rainbow: Orange


Updated 04/11/12 6:36 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Orange Fruits and Vegetables

Strangely enough, orange produce was harder to come by than red for this colorful produce tour. The options are pretty straightforward, but that doesn't make them any less full of flavor. I stuck to three different ingredients: oranges, carrots, and orange bell peppers. Find out what to do with them when you keep reading. Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Tomato Salad


Updated 02/08/12 10:48 AM · Posted by partysugar · 1 comment

Easy Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

Artichoke hearts, whether they're canned, jarred, or frozen, are a great pantry staple. There're countless ways to employ them — you can marinate them, make a quick dip, or as is the case with this recipe, use them to stuff chicken breasts. When mixed with fresh herbs and salty cheese, the artichoke hearts become a filling and flavorful stuffing that also seasons the chicken breast. A simple Read more

Pasta Amatriciana From Muir Glen Vine Dining Tour Dinner at Corner Table


Updated 03/15/11 8:57 AM · Posted by · 13 comments

Pasta Amatriciana Recipe

The best way to enjoy tomatoes in the middle of Winter is to use a canned product like those by Muir Glen. Recently, OnSugar blog FreshTart attended a Muir Glen tomato demo; here she shares the experience. It's no secret that Corner Table Restaurant is one of my favorite spots in town — I wouldn't have chosen to spend my birthday dinner there several weeks ago if it weren't.  So when I Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Pork Chops Stuffed With Sundried Tomatoes and Spinach


Updated 02/08/12 10:47 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 13 comments

Fast & Easy Dinner: Pork Chops Stuffed With Sundried Tomatoes and Spinach

Stuffed pork chops. When I see those three little words, I get weak in the knees. And when the stuffing involves sundried tomatoes and goat cheese, I am pretty much powerless to resist the stuffed pork chop's charms. So when I happened to catch Giada de Laurentiis making this recipe on TV a few Sundays ago, I had my dinner idea for the night. Despite a fancy-sounding name and a surfeit of Read more

Join Us at the Table For a Virtual Thanksgiving Feast!


Updated 01/31/12 4:02 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Virtual Thanksgiving Feast

Can't wait for Turkey Day to be here, already? Well, then you've lucked out, because this year, Thanksgiving's come early — online, at least. Food Network's brought together some of the country's top food outlets for a virtual holiday feast. From cocktails and appetizers to main dishes and desserts, this meal's got it all — and each recipe is one that you can re-create yourself at home. Given Read more

Havana Nights: A Cuban Food Primer


Updated 11/09/11 4:59 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Cuban Dishes and Ingredients

When you taste Cuban food for the first time, you'd swear that Spanish and Caribbean cuisines had a little love child — which isn't too far from the truth. The diversity of Cuban culture is indicative in the rich and varied flavors of the country's cuisine. One of the most thriving Cuban communities in the US is located in Miami, FL (and let me tell you, they've got the food to prove it!). Read more