Pasta Primavera literally means “Spring Pasta.” It is a fabulous way to get your vegetables, and is a great and affordable meal for a dinner party. Best of all–this fun, easy dish can be served hot or cold, day or night. I suggest making a whole bunch and serving it hot for dinner, and then eating [...]
The story of eggs Benedict is a hard one to tell. The beginning is shady at best, the main character has a hangover and there are decades when nothing much happens. But the genre is certain, and the setting is clear: Eggs Benedict is a mystery rooted in a long-vanished version of New York. Despite [...]
Corn may seem like a boring, insignificant vegetable on your dinner plate, but did you know that a large portion of what you eat every day is made with corn? Corn is a cereal crop and is a member of the grass family. It is grown around the world and is one of the world’s [...]
Meatloaf has long been a standard main dish in America, and according to John Mariani in “Encyclopedia of American Food And Drink,” was first seen in print as early as 1899. For many, meat loaf is the ultimate comfort food, bringing back pleasant childhood memories of meals with their family. There are many ways to [...]
Citrus fruit is both healthy and convenient for the college student juggling a job, a social life, and those proverbial “all nighters” in order to complete schoolwork. Instead of opting for a meal based on convenience, as opposed to nutrition, simply carrying an orange in your bag until hunger strikes can keep you healthy and [...]
Valentine’s Day is meant to be romantic. Everyone wants to make sure that the day is extremely special and that it stays etched in his or her memories for years to come. There are plenty of romantic Valentine’s Day ideas that people can think of, but nothing comes even remotely close to matching up to [...]