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Recipes: A Year of Baking
Satisfy the crowd with a single pot of soup
Make Ormsby's chef's recipe for cacio e pepe using in-season...
Recipe: Brooklyn Cafe?셲 squash risotto
Victory Sandwich Bar?셲 spicy Smoked Potato Salad is a crowd pleaser
Learn how to make TAP?셲 Coucous Salad
Q: I loved the Bulgur Salad at TAP this past spring — so hearty and filling without being heavy.
Are the foods we like ??and dislike ??in our DNA
I love fried chicken and potato salad. So did my grandmother. I know that because we were close.But, what if I never met my grandmother?
Expose scallops to the dark side
We?셶e been taught never to expose a sea scallop in the skillet to very high heat, lest its tender meat turn rubbery and dry-looking cracks creep up from the bottom edges.
If a meat alternative lacks protein, just add beans
From the first time I heard of it, something nagged at me about jackfruit. I?셫 not talking about the ripe version, those huge specimens that offer up sweet fruit, once you know how to cut them down to size.
Batch cooking makes healthy eating easier
I am going to fill you in on a major secret of good nutrition: Healthier eating often has nothing to do with superfoods, metabolism or the perfect balance of nutrients, but rather with being prepared.
Iced coffee takes back seat to cold brew
Every day that a Starbucks runs out of cold brew is a day that is ruined somewhere in America. We know, because every day a plaintive soul cries out into the wilderness on Twitter:?쏷he Starbucks is out of cold brew excuse me while the basic white girl in me dies.
So many ways to make a great gazpacho
In Spain, there are as many gazpachos as there are Spaniards. Every family here has its own recipe with its own little changes.
In season: canola oil
Canola oil. It’s that tasteless, colorless, odorless oil you find next to the corn oil, vegetable oil and olive oil at the grocery store.
Learn how to make Atlanta Fish Market?셲 Caesar salad
Q: Can you please get the recipe for Atlanta Fish Market’s Caesar salad and dressing? Thank you.
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9/ 11Family SundayPrepare a large (5- to 6-pound) Baked Chicken for the family and serve with garlic pepper mashed potatoes.
5 game-changing grilled cheese sandwiches
The grilled cheese sandwich is an ooey-gooey favorite for all ages. Here is a guide to some of the spots in town that are keeping their grilled cheese game on point.
What goes into pairing wine and food?
A couple of weeks ago in this column, I offered up a behind-the-scenes peek of what goes into a wine dinner for a sommelier and explained the madness in my method of pairing food and wine.
Make the perfect side dish with in-season sweet peppers
Josh Plymale and Jessica Legendre are the farmers of Elm Street Gardens in Sparta. They came to the farm with experience at other farms in metro Atlanta, Texas and North Carolina, and that shapes what they grow and how they grow it.
Use in-season shrimp to make shrimp perlow
Georgia’s shrimp season opened on June 1. It’s regulated by the state’s Department of Natural Resources.
What goes into pairing wine and food?
A couple of weeks ago in this column, I offered up a behind-the-scenes peek of what goes into a wine dinner for a sommelier and explained the madness in my method of pairing food and wine.
Make the perfect side dish with in-season sweet peppers
Josh Plymale and Jessica Legendre are the farmers of Elm Street Gardens in Sparta. They came to the farm with experience at other farms in metro Atlanta, Texas and North Carolina, and that shapes what they grow and how they grow it.
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9/ 4Family SundayEasy Layered Salad (see recipe) is pretty and simple for a family meal. Serve it with your own cool gazpacho and whole-grain rolls.
Use in-season shrimp to make shrimp perlow
Georgia’s shrimp season opened on June 1. It’s regulated by the state’s Department of Natural Resources.
Learn how to make Cantaberry?셲 Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Q: I’ve enjoyed this column for many years and now have a request that I believe is worthy of inclusion.
Terrapin?셲 Brian ?쁓pike??Buckowski talks about MillerCoors deal
Last month, in big news, beer behemoth MillerCoors struck a deal to take a majority stake in Terrapin Beer Co.
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8/ 28Family SundayCelebrate family day with your own recipe for Leg of Lamb. Serve it with a Southern favorite, cheese and garlic grits.
Budwine legend lives on among Georgia soft drink lovers
What is it about the South and our soft drinks? As anyone who’s ever witnessed a Coke vs. Pepsi discussion can attest, Southerners are known to exhibit the ultimate brand loyalty for those carbonated drinks that first emerged from this region back around the turn of the 20th century as the temperance movement was sweeping the nation.
Blueberries add big flavor to Baby Dutch Babies
When we?셶e barely had our coffee, we can?셳 take too much drama.But we still want a great breakfast.We love those puffed pancakes, whether you call them Dutch Babies or German Puffs or Pannekoeken or Those Really Good Things That Collapse.
In season: cantaloupe
Ricky Brown of Back River Farm in Loganville has a field full of Athena cantaloupe. It?셲 a variety he?셲 been growing for several years after hearing it highly recommended by his county extension agent, as well as other farmers.
Petite Auberge?셲 Lentil Soup is family recipe
Q: Could you get the recipe for the Lentil Soup from Petite Auberge restaurant at Toco Hills? I had lunch there and the soup was outstanding.
Scofflaw is Atlanta?셲 newest craft brewery
Matt Shirah, owner of Atlanta?셲 new Scofflaw Brewing Co., graduated from Emory University?셲 Goizueta Business School and spent most of his career as a corporate turnaround executive before deciding to get into the beer business.
Chutneys, relishes honor Indian roots
One of the best things about coming home after school in southern India was the array of amazing snacks my mother made for me on different days: green chutney and tomato chutney tea sandwiches; crudit챕s of seasonal vegetables with a tangy yogurt dip; a crunchy salad with fried goodies, potatoes and onions, dressed with a lovely cilantro chutney; chapati flatbreads rolled in cheese and a sweet and tangy relish.
In season: okra
A lot of folks say they don?셳 like okra, but the deer at New Moon Farms just south of Loganville love it.
Union Hill Grill?셲 Miso Vinaigrette elevates house salad
Q: Many times, I have eaten at Union Hill Grill in Canton. This restaurant was previously owned and operated by the owners of Silos Grill in Alpharetta, and fortunately, the new owners of Union Hill Grill continue to serve the same delicious food.
4 places for beer lovers to go for summer vacation
Beer travel has been a big thing among beer geeks for a long time. Summer sojourns in Belgium, Germany, Great Britain and the Czech Republic are the stuff of beery legend and lore.
Linton's in the Garden chef shares edible flower recipes
In April, when I first visited Linton’s, the new restaurant nestled among the lush landscapes of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, I was quickly taken by the beauty of the dishes executive chef Jason Paolini was creating there.
Recipes made with in-season corn
Eating locally grown produce isn’t something to practice just while you’re at home. With a little research, you can eat local just about anywhere – even while you’re on vacation.
Learn how to make General Muir?셲 cinnamon buns
Q: It is my boss’s birthday soon and she keeps telling me the best ever cinnamon buns she’s had were the ones from General Muir!
Make tomato jam with in-season tomatoes
There?셲 a lot of growing going on in Sparta these days. Robert Currey has started Sparta Mushrooms and Elm Street Gardens, but he?셲 a relative newcomer to the world of market crops in that area.
Recipes made with in-season corn
Eating locally grown produce isn’t something to practice just while you’re at home. With a little research, you can eat local just about anywhere – even while you’re on vacation.
Learn how to make General Muir?셲 cinnamon buns
Q: It is my boss’s birthday soon and she keeps telling me the best ever cinnamon buns she’s had were the ones from General Muir!
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7/ 31Family SundayGrilling days are here, so put your own grilled chicken on the menu. For the perfect accompaniment, try Horseradish Potato Salad (see recipe) and pickled beets (from a jar).
Make tomato jam with in-season tomatoes
There?셲 a lot of growing going on in Sparta these days. Robert Currey has started Sparta Mushrooms and Elm Street Gardens, but he?셲 a relative newcomer to the world of market crops in that area.
Why so many men are cooking
Today?셲 at-home chefs are more likely to cook with an iPhone instead of a recipe book. They?셱e more likely to draw their inspirations from a Facebook video.
Mac and Cheese Day July 14? Who?셪l break it to the French?
Oh, you thought July 14 was a big deal historically on account of being Bastille Day. Quelle mistake!
In praise of pale ale
Sierra Nevada describes its famous pale ale as a beer that ?쐀egan as a home brewer?셲 dream, grew into an icon, and inspired countless brewers to follow a passion of their own.
Use in-season beans to make this 'blended burger' from PeachDish
She found it on Craigslist – a 50-acre property that had been sitting vacant for many years but had at one time housed a motel, a convenience store, maybe a barbecue joint and a liquor store.
Get the recipe for Watershed's pimento cheese
Q: During dinner at Watershed, I loved all the food, especially the pimento cheese, cornbread and deviled eggs.
Turn summer berries into purees, syrups, dressings for myriad recipes
Hooray! It?셲 berry season. Pick your own, go to the farmers markets, go to the local store. Stock up now.
혻Former Atlanta chef G체nter Seeger opens New York eatery
Tell an Atlanta restaurant enthusiast over the age of, say, 40 that you just ate at G체nter Seeger?셲 new restaurant in New York, and you will soon be fielding question after question.
Atlanta?셲 urban farmers show creativity growing food in the city
Any patch of land can become a farm. That’s the lesson I’ve learned talking with farmers on my visits to the Atlanta area’s more than 40 farmers markets.
Flies repeatedly found in Atlanta Waffle House, report says
A Waffle House in Atlanta nearly failed a health inspection Tuesday after health officials found live flies in the kitchen a second time.
Pizza bar in Gwinnett fails health inspection, report says
A pizza joint in Gwinnett County failed a recent health inspection after pizza was still on display after it should have been discarded, according to a report.
Use in-season shishito peppers for this Sweet Auburn BBQ recipe
Shishito peppers are 2- to 4-inch long green peppers showing up more and more at local farmers markets.
Pass the Atlanta-made, gourmet salt
At Christmas, I got a little tin full of pinkish-orange gourmet salt as a gift. It was aromatic with celery seed, rosemary, garlic and smoked paprika.
Are local brewpubs the future of beer festivals?
Longtime readers will know, I’m not a big fan of growlers. But another thing I’m less than enthusiastic about may be a bit more of a surprise.
From the menu of: JCT Kitchen & Bar
Q: I was fortunate to dine at JCT Kitchen. I ordered the vegetable plate and they were the best veggies I have ever put in my mouth.
Heat dinner up fast with Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice
This is a one-dish quick and easy dinner. Chicken and rice made with Puerto Rican sofrito is the secret to this dish.
Use in-season blueberries to make this eye-popping dessert from Wrecking Bar
Thirty miles east of the Wrecking Bar Brewpub in Inman Park is Wrecking Barn Farm, the creation of Stevenson Rosslow and Bob Sandage.
From the menu of: JCT Kitchen & Bar
Q: I was fortunate to dine at JCT Kitchen. I ordered the vegetable plate and they were the best veggies I have ever put in my mouth.
Heat dinner up fast with Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice
This is a one-dish quick and easy dinner. Chicken and rice made with Puerto Rican sofrito is the secret to this dish.
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7/ 3Family SundayFire up the grill for your Grilled Chicken. Add this light and summery Bacon and Basil Pasta Salad (see recipe), a Boston lettuce salad and crusty rolls.
Use in-season blueberries to make this eye-popping dessert from Wrecking Bar
Thirty miles east of the Wrecking Bar Brewpub in Inman Park is Wrecking Barn Farm, the creation of Stevenson Rosslow and Bob Sandage.
Canoe?셲 sticky buns are flaky and buttery
Q: We sure would appreciate the recipe for the ?쐏ecan sticky buns??from our favorite restaurant, Canoe.
Travel site names Atlanta one of top barbecue destinations
You don’t have to leave Atlanta to eat some of the nation’s best barbecue, according to a recently released list.
Restaurant next to Turner Field fails health inspection, report says
A barbecue restaurant near Turner Field failed its health inspection on Monday after officials found mold, fruit flies and dirt debris.
Report: Mediterranean restaurant in Gwinnett fails health inspection
A Mediterranean restaurant in Gwinnett County failed a health inspection this week after the inspector noted multiple violations, including dishes on the floor blocking the handwashing sink.
Cosmopolitan Live?셲 lemony chicken soup is ?쁯ure yum??
Q: I tasted the most amazing soup at Cosmopolitan restaurant on Delk Road in Marietta. The owner said it was his mother?셲 recipe, so I don?셳 know if they?셪l share.
In season: onions
Mark Capps and Lynn Teddlie of Straight from the Backyard Farm in Loganville have 6 acres in production.
The best beers for grilled and smoked meats
First we must stipulate that barbecue is a noun that refers to a specific kind of Southern food, and the proper way to prepare that food is with fire and wood smoke in some variation of a pit.
Ready, set, grill!
Every year around this time, publishers release new barbecue and grilling books in anticipation of the summer season and holidays such as Father’s Day and the Fourth of July.
Shrimp and mushroom pizza is fast, fresh take on a classic
A hint of lemon makes all the difference in this quick pizza. At several restaurants lately, my pizza was served with a topping of lettuce added after the pizza was cooked.
In season: cucumbers
Joe Reynolds of Love is Love Farm at Gaia Gardens near Decatur offers a market-style community-supported agriculture program.
No chopping required
Have you ever pulled out a cutting board and sighed? Ever wished you could skip the chopping and go straight to the cooking?
KR Steakbar wows guests with simple sauteed spinach
Q: I recently dined at KR Steakbar and was just wowed by an amazing meal from start to finish. I would love the recipe for their spinach with roasted garlic and chili.
Chick-fil-A launches new mobile app
Chick-fil-A on Wednesday launched a new mobile app that allows customers to make custom orders and pay on the go.
Common Quarter?셲 pasta dish can be made with lobster or crab
Q: Had a fabulous dish at the Common Quarter in Marietta. It was lobster spaghetti which sounded a bit boring, but was so good.
In season: mushrooms
Peter Burry of Snellville?셲 My Quality Mushrooms and Forest Products is all about doing things with all the parts of a tree ??firewood, milled lumber, mulch for the parts that can?셳 be used for anything else ??and turning white oak logs into a medium for growing shiitake mushrooms.
Seven-day menu planner: June 5-11
6/5FAMILY SUNDAYPrepare your own large roast chicken for the family today. Serve it with Almond, Farro and Black Bean Salad with Cilantro (see recipe) for a colorful and delicious side dish.
Common Quarter?셲 pasta dish can be made with lobster or crab
Q: Had a fabulous dish at the Common Quarter in Marietta. It was lobster spaghetti which sounded a bit boring, but was so good.
In season: mushrooms
Peter Burry of Snellville?셲 My Quality Mushrooms and Forest Products is all about doing things with all the parts of a tree ??firewood, milled lumber, mulch for the parts that can?셳 be used for anything else ??and turning white oak logs into a medium for growing shiitake mushrooms.
Seven-day menu planner: June 5-11
6/5FAMILY SUNDAYPrepare your own large roast chicken for the family today. Serve it with Almond, Farro and Black Bean Salad with Cilantro (see recipe) for a colorful and delicious side dish.
In season: zucchini
Summer squash is just that, a mainstay of hot summer weather. The distinctive yellow crookneck squash, dark green cylinders of zucchini — you probably feel you’ve got summer squash figured out.
Farm Burger?셲 simple slaw combines kale, carrots, onions
Q: Hi there! We dined at Farm Burger and loved the #4 Chicken Burger, especially loved the kale slaw.
Raw tuna, bright fruit, combine for quick main-course salad
Although this is technically a tuna salad, it would be a disservice to call it that. Fresh, rosy raw tuna is briefly marinated with lime while you prep the crunchy salad ingredients and a quick coconut milk dressing.
From bland to bliss
I?셶e always held that reasonable men and women may disagree over matters of substance, such as boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
Seven-day menu planner
5/29MEATLESS SUNDAYBurgers are always welcome around here, and we especially liked these no-meat Black Bean Burgers with Cilantro Lime Aioli (see recipe).
The 1940s: Food in wartime and peace
At the dawn of the 1940s, much of the world was already at war. Less than two years later, the United States would be drawn into the conflict.
In season: Cornish hens
Shaun Terry and his wife Sabrina are the owners of Grateful Pastures, where they raise pastured poultry in Mansfield, south of I-20 in Newton County.
Steinbeck?셲 roasted cauliflower topped with ?쁢xceptional??sauce
Q: If you haven’t been to Steinbeck’s in Oakhurst Village, you are missing some really good food.
4 local lagers to try right now
Some craft beer aficionados are declaring 2016 the year of the lager. That?셲 because, despite the current obsession with India Pale Ale, many more small and independent breweries are returning to this most popular beer style in the world.
Seven-day menu planner: May 22-28
5/22FAMILY SUNDAYImpress the family with Moroccan Lamb Stew with Carrots and Almonds (see recipe). Top couscous with the flavorful mixture.
Red Pepper Taqueria fails inspection for old rice, inadequate cleaning supplies
The Red Pepper Taqueria at 2149 Briarcliff Road failed a recent health inspection, according to a report.
No cooking required for easy nicoise salad
Make this quick Nicoise Salad for a special family meal at home. Typical ingredients are tuna, green beans, olives and tomatoes.
Perfection a moving target for wines
What is a 100-point wine?There are two schools of thought.The simple answer is that, in one person?셲 opinion, a wine has met a set of criteria in full ??no deductions, a perfect score.
Find out the best way to prepare broccolini
“They’re little trees.” As a young mother trying to talk her children into eating their vegetables, that’s how Lynn Pugh of Cane Creek Farm tried to sell her children on trying broccoli.
Common kitchen mistakes and how to avoid them
Cooking at home can be a rewarding endeavor and a lifelong pursuit. The more time and effort you invest, the more likely you are to reduce your flubs and minimize your disappointments.
Krispy Kreme goes German: ist ein Berliner?
A European breakfast food conglomerate found just the right pastry to go with their coffee holdings: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.
Seven-day menu planner: May 15-21
5/15FAMILY SUNDAYYour roast chicken is always a favorite for family day, as are mashed potatoes and gravy.
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