Food

Here's how to prep your produce so it lasts as long as possible.

Freeze your food to keep your cooking fresh for weeks to come

April 8, 2020, 6:05am Food

Did you overbuy a bunch of produce in a panic fit with healthy eating intentions, only to realize there’s no way you and your bunkered down partner and pets can get through it? You’re not alone. But don’t force feed yourself all that kale: Here’s how to prep it and… Read story

Having a pantry full of condensed cream of mushroom soup is like having a superpower in the kitchen. It's the "yum" factor in myriad dishes -- especially Mama's Mushroom Chicken, which cooks up golden and tender, with a ready-made gravy for mashed potatoes.

Cream of mushroom soup to the rescue

April 8, 2020, 6:01am Clark County Life

You may already be aware of the many uses of condensed cream of mushroom soup — it’s the Windex of the pantry, ready to be pressed into service at any time, and in ways that were perhaps never intended by its makers. These ideas might inspire you to try something… Read story

A homemade, vegetarian carrot cake made with cinnamon, pecans, all-purpose flour, buttermilk, coarsely shredded carrots and topped with a cream cheese frosting, Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in Ben Avon.

A carrot cake everyone, even the Easter Bunny, will love

April 8, 2020, 6:00am Food

This iced spice cake made with shredded carrot has been a beloved dessert since at least the 1800s. But it enjoyed particular popularity during the health craze of the 1970s, when carrot cake was deemed more virtuous than pie or cheesecake. Read story

Brownies made with green banana flour are studded with cacao nibs for more chocolate flavor and for texture.

Passover sweets: Brownies and cookies from alternative flours provide comfort during these tough times

April 8, 2020, 6:00am Food

At sundown Wednesday, Jewish families will celebrate the first night of Passover by retelling the story of the exodus from serfdom, the promise of redemption and the decades of the Israelites’ desert wandering. Read story

Pan Roasted Salmon with Curry Sauce and Basmati Rice and Broccoli.

Spice up your salmon with this roasted recipe

April 8, 2020, 6:00am Food

Add a touch of Indian flavor to your salmon with this simple curry sauce. Pan roasting is faster than oven roasting and gives similar results. The salmon is served with basmati rice. Basmati rice has a distinct flavor and smells like popcorn while cooking. It now comes in a microwaveable… Read story

Farms in Clark County embrace web to reach customers

Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home order recognized farmers markets and farm stands as essential services. While grocery stores are having trouble keeping staples on the shelves and controlling crowds, local farmers are exploring various methods — some new and innovative, some old-fashioned — to get locally grown food into the kitchens… Read story

Trader Joe’s frozen food ranked

Looking to stock the freezer? Trader Joe's can help.

April 3, 2020, 6:05am Food

2020, if you haven’t noticed, isn’t going particularly well. Social distancing and self-quarantining are two gerunds we’ve all become familiar with over the last weeks, and as far as food goes, it means one thing: You’re eating at home more. Whether you’re getting takeout from your favorite restaurants or scouring… Read story