Food

Local chef Aaron Fish appeared on an episode of the Food Network's “Chopped” last month, coming in second in the competition that focuses on mystery baskets of ingredients that chefs must turn into a tasty meal.

When Thuy Pham was growing up in Vietnam, holidays and special occasions were marked by a celebratory meal called hot pot. 

The small-town Bar Bacetto in southeast Washington was listed April 3 as a James Beard Award finalist for best new restaurant.

I’m not much of a coffee drinker, so when I suggest to someone that we “go out for coffee,” what that usually translates to in my head is grabbing a pastry, ordering something sugary that bears little resemblance to actual coffee or, ideally, getting a nice cup of tea.

I first encountered angel food dream cake in an old Swans Down cake flour recipe booklet. At its core, it is nothing more than a traditional angel food cake with the “dreamy” addition of a whipped cream frosting that elevates it into something celebration-worthy.

With the arrival of spring comes many reasons to celebrate: more hours of sunlight, the first signs of warmer weather, all of the holidays, my birthday (okay, that one might just be me) and a new crop of produce to enjoy. Let’s honor the season with a meal of pan-seared lamb chops, a luscious pea and mint puree, and tart-sweet pomegranate.

Lost Boys Garage Bar and Grill was a beloved location for North Siders. When Lost Boys closed, whatever took its place, at 6325 N. Wall St., had delicious shoes to fill.

By Dick Sellers

MUG Root Beer and its mascot, Dog, are rallying fans across the country to “root” for all the dogs during this year’s games for a sweet treat. 

Here’s a flavorful vegetable one-pot dinner that takes only minutes to make. One secret to the flavor is escarole. It is part of the chicory family. When escarole is raw it has a slightly bitter flavor and when cooked it adds a mellow touch to the dish. Toasted pecans add a crunchy texture. I use dried thyme and oregano for the dish.

No-Li Brewhouse was awarded the No. 3 Best Beer Garden in America by a USA Today Readers Choice poll.

Trader Joe’s has recalled its brand of whole cashews after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found salmonella contamination in at least one of the bags.

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, and I believe keeping that heart healthy is essential. But when you live with roommates – whether your best friends or total strangers – navigating a kitchen can be a challenge. It’s one of the most high-traffic rooms in the house, and finding the space and time to accommodate everyone and their cooking needs is no easy feat.

Recipes generated by artificial intelligence are increasingly popping up – and following, or trying to follow, them might lead to unexpected results, and not necessarily in a good way.

For a chef who owns dozens of restaurants in multiple cities, José Andrés venerates nothing more than home cooking.

Two high-capacity events are sure to fill restaurants surrounding the Spokane Arena and ONE Stadium, and those nearby eateries are ready to fill crowds’ bellies.

In 1974, Iris Hill and her husband, Rod, bought season passes to Expo ’74.

When St. Patrick’s Day comes around, I start to think about an Irish-inspired dinner. Here’s a quick festive one that includes sausage, potatoes, eggs and the secret ingredient that brings out the flavors – beer.

There is nothing unusual about grabbing a couple of cans of tomatoes off the shelf to make a pasta sauce, particularly in the winter when tomatoes are offseason. That’s where this recipe starts. But it quickly veers into uncommonly good territory as these canned tomatoes are roasted. Canned tomatoes are already cooked, so their flavor is somewhat concentrated, but roasting them doubles down on that, further intensifying their umami and imparting a fire-cooked essence. That deep, complex, savoriness anchors this mouthwatering pesto.