Fast & Easy Dinner: Tomatoes Stuffed With Spinach & Ham


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

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

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

Get Him to the Greek: A Food Guide


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Greek Dishes and Ingredients

Ancient Greek culture is the cornerstone of Western civilization. Not only is it home to some of mankind's most influential philosophers and artists, but it's also given birth to some of the most delicious food on the planet. Making use of fresh ingredients, age-old tradition, and fragrant spices, Greek flavors pack a powerful punch of Mediterranean flair to restaurants all over the world. Read more

Bollywood Basics: An Indian Food Primer


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Indian Dishes and Ingredients

So many people in my life are terrified when I bring up the idea of going out to my favorite Indian spot in the city. Indian flavors are not for the faint of heart, but most people think that Indian food is just about a super-spicy curry; that couldn't be further from the truth. Indian food is bold, flavorful, and indicative of the country's rich and vibrant history. The regional flavors are as Read more

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


Updated 03/15/11 8:57 AM · Posted by OnSugar Blog · 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

Learn John Besh's New Style of New Orleans Cooking


Updated 06/24/11 11:51 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Cook Like a New Orleans Chef

This morning at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, chef John Besh took the stage and discussed the new cuisine of his beloved New Orleans. The hands-on chef, who describes his cooking style as "chaotic," cooked up an amazing-looking shrimp and heirloom tomato gumbo, black pepper blue crab, and deep-fried soft-shell shrimp. He talked about the history of the city and how its wide variety of Read more

Foodie Friday Link Time


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Low-Calorie, Gluten-Free Cookie Recipe

Beary delicious low-sugar cookies and they're gluten-free, too — Healthful Pursuits Pimp your pizza! Four ways to make your pie healthier — Blisstree Lighten up your pound cake with Greek yogurt — Health Six rules to follow at meals to drop pounds PDQ — Prevention Going veggie? Tips to ensure you're doing it right — Huffington Post You only need five ingredients to make this vegan Read more