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In this image taken on May 13, 2013, a summer roll with spicy peanut dipping sauce is shown in Concord, NH. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Just roll with it: Healthful sides for a summer picnic

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

When it comes to packing a picnic basket, sandwiches are almost always the stars of the menu. And why not? They are easy to eat with your hands, pack well and are versatile enough to keep everyone happy. And for the rest of the meal, we tend to lean toward yet more finger food – chips, cookies, hopefully some fruit. … 0

Gluten-free cooking: Chocolate mug cake ; Friday, May 3, 2003. (ALEXANDER COHN / Monitor staff)

Gluten-Free living: Gooey goodness in a matter of minutes

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

If you’re trying to drop a few pounds before swimsuit season, stop reading now. Seriously. There’s probably a feature elsewhere in this food section that involves things like vegetables and whole grains. If, however, you want to know how to make warm, gooey, gluten-free chocolate cake in less than 10 minutes, follow me. … 0

In this image taken on April 22, 2013, modernist mac and cheese is shown served in a bowl in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Science helps perfect cheese sauce

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Imagine your favorite cheese: perhaps an aged, sharp cheddar, or maybe a blue Gorgonzola or a gentle Monterey Jack. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to use those really good cheeses you love on nachos or as a sauce on macaroni or steamed vegetables? But if you have ever tried melting high-quality cheeses, you’ve experienced … 0

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Birch syrup explored as add-on to maple industry

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Unlike maple syrup-drenched Vermont and lobster-rich Maine, New Hampshire doesn’t have much to call its own in the food world. But it could find a future claim to fame in birch syrup, a nontraditional but increasingly popular product … 0

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The Insiders: Brews and bites are at boozy benefit

Friday, March 29, 2013

It’s a jam-packed Friday night in Concord, so let’s get right to it. The annual In Good Spirits YMCA fundraiser takes place tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Capitol Center for the Arts. We always enjoy this … 0

Gifts for cooks: Produce Stand ChicoBags Hillary Nelson for the Monitor

Home Plate: Gifts for foodies

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Hanukkah is halfway over and Christmas Eve is only 12 days away, but if you are like most of us, you haven’t checked all the names off your gift list yet. Let me make things easier: for the … 0

Maple almond praline roulade HILLARY NELSON for the Monitor

Home Plate: The sweet taste of maple

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Every season has its trio of delights. In mid-March the troika is: 1) almost 12 hours of light a day; 2) cross-country skiing on corn snow; 3) steamy sugar houses, where maple sap boils over wood fires. My … 0

A new, mayonnaise-free take on carrot and raisin salad

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

I never was a fan of carrot-raisin salads. Why mix those ingredients with a mayonnaise-based dressing? This recipe rethinks that approach. Out with the creamy dressing and in with a fresh, citrusy version. A generous portion of golden raisins boosts the sweetness naturally. If possible, use a box … 0

New book serves up authentic Mexican food that any home cook can make

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

With the publication of Pati’s Mexican Table: The Secrets of Real Mexican Home Cooking, the circle is complete. Former bookworm policy analyst turned cooking instructor, food blogger, chef and public television culinary host Pati Jinich directs her research, experience, love of country and personal journey onto the printed … 0

n this image taken on March 11, 2013, pan-seared pound cake with minty fruit salad is shown served on a plate in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Pan-seared pound cake is an easy, decadent dessert

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

How do you make pound cake even more buttery and delicious? Easy! Pan-sear slices of it with butter and sugar. If you know how to make a grilled cheese, you can make this dessert, which is a perfect … 0

In this image taken on March 11, 2013, orange and mint-stuffed lamb with sweet-and-sour cabbage is shown served on a plate in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

A minty Easter lamb deliciously turned inside out

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

The classic Easter or spring lamb often is served with mint jelly. And that’s fine, assuming you want to play it safe. I decided to flip things around. Actually, I didn’t so much flip the dish as turn … 0

The perfect weeknight pizza

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Iam a self-identified pizza obsessive; it’s one of my favorite ways to get my fill of vegetables. I love making my own dough when I have time – and freezing it for times when I don’t – but on any given weeknight, if my freezer is bare, I’m … 0

Slow-Cooker Garlicky Shrimp

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

The gentle heat of the slow cooker is terrific for producing shrimp that are not overcooked. The poaching oil gets a 30-minute head start to develop flavor and soften the raw garlic. For easy, hands-on eating, leave the tails on the shrimp. You’ll need a 5- or 6-quart … 0

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