In LENS today we have a story about the emerging trendy sweet speculoos. The cookie paste can be used in a variety of ways — try out a couple here. Speculoos Pancakes Note: We added speculoos spread to this recipe from “The Chicago Tribune Good Eating Cookbook.” That recipe was adapted by former Good Eating [...]
In LENS today, we have a story full of tips for throwing your own backyard oyster roast. Before you start shucking, though, check out these recipes. Pepper Vinegar Ingredients • 1 cup white vinegar • 2 Thai, Serrano or bird’s eye chiles, fresh or dried Instructions Use a funnel to pour the vinegar in a [...]
In LENS today, we have a story about making the best out of a bad (baking) day. So check out the story, and the next time you find yourself with less-than-ideal cupcakes, try out this recipe. Chocolate Cupcake Parfaits Note: We found the parfaits taste better if assembled one day ahead. Prep: Whip 1 [...]
One of the healthiest spring veggies to incorporate into your diet is greens. They’re fresh and lush this time of year, so check out our story in today’s LENS, then try these recipes. Sesame Roasted Broccoli Ingredients • 1 pound broccoli florets (or broccolini) • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 3/4 tablespoon sesame oil [...]
Passover is coming up Monday, and there can be a lot of preparation going into the seder dinner. In LENS today we have a story offering a timeline, as well as some other tips. Check it out, then get ready with these recipes. Pomegranate-Roasted Root Vegetables This recipe was developed by Newsday columnist Marge [...]
You can read in LENS today about the growing popularity and health benefits of chia seeds. If you’re intrigued, try these recipes. Chia Rice Salad Cook’s note: To make chia gel, pour 1 cup cool water into a sealable plastic or glass container. Slowly pour 1 3/4 tablespoons chia seeds into water while briskly mixing [...]
Perhaps one of the best gifts you can give your amour on Valentine’s Day is a well-thought-out culinary presentation. One that ends on a sweet note. Read our story in today’s LENS about incorporating liqueurs into recipes, then try out these below. Chocolate Chambord Souffle INGREDIENTS • 3 large egg yolks • 1/2 cup [...]
Winter is a great time to try out some hearty new recipes, such as the ones below. Read our story on dried beans in today’s LENS first to get some tips. Tuscan Beans with Olive Oil This dish could be a main dish with bread and a salad or a side dish to grilled chicken [...]
Stockton cook Cassandra Nasr recently was voted into the Just a Pinch Members’ Choice Cookbook for her recipe for Chocolate Cherry Beauties. You can read the recipe here.
If you’re looking for a holiday gift for a food lover, we have a story in today’s LENS with some fun cookbook ideas. Try the recipe below from one of the offerings. Bread Bowl Spinach and Artichoke Dip From Martha Pullen’s “Southern Family Cookbook” INGREDIENTS • 1 package Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing and [...]