When you need a meal in a hurry, turn to shellfish: most kinds (mussels, clams, scallops, shrimp) only need 10 minutes to cook. In this recipe, mussels are steamed in a fragrant sauce seasoned with shallots, tomatoes, saffron, and paprika. Serve with crusty bread for mopping the broth, a crisp green salad, and a glass of chilled white wine. It's a luxurious meal that won't break the bank — Read more

Celebrate Halloween by making ghoul-aid. — Hostess With the Mostess If you are staying in on election night, cook a red- or blue-themed dinner. — GlamDish European wines may contain high amounts of metal. — Vinography Looking for a candy that's good for you? Try kiwiberries! — The Epi-Log Everything you need to know about cheese. — Chow Learn the difference between regular, smoky, Read more

Arroz con Pollo — chicken with rice — is a pretty basic meal that is made all over the world. Ingredients differ from culture to culture, but the staples — rice and chicken — remain constant. Tonight make a tasty variation with a hint of sweet tartness. The secret ingredient? Crisp apples. The apples will have your family wondering, hmmm what is that? To keep them guessing with this Read more

I am all about multi-tasking these days. So why should I expect less from my food? Here's a spicy rub to use on salmon steaks to reap the benefits from both the hot spices and the omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon. Now that is multi-tasking food! Plus, this makes a tasty main dish and is a nice break from the standard lemon dill routine most often used for salmon. To see the recipe, Read more

Occasionally, I am prone to salad dressing ennui. I just can't take another balsamic vinaigrette. However, I recently found this antioxidant rich, tasty new tomato dressing that certainly cures my boredom. It reminds me a bit of gazpacho, one of my favorite summer treats. I would use the dressing with a mild green, like butter lettuce, and it works well with avocado and goat cheese too. You Read more