The secret is presoaking the noodles in warm salted water before adding the other ingredients.
Food & Dining
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Posted inAppel on Wine
In the age of relentless and fractured virtual wine commentary, what is the place of a wine store?
And can a humble, midweek wine compete with an “awesome” rarity?
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Posted inFood, Recipes
Seeking warmth in winter? It’s at the bottom of a bowl of stew
A meaty concoction may not be as cheap as it once was, but can be richly satisfying.
Posted inFood, Recipes
A vegan squash dish that’s bold enough to please meat eaters
The acorn variety stuffed with mushrooms and farro, with a lemon spike, makes a tasty entree.
Posted inVegan Kitchen
Music promoter, entrepreneur Russell Simmons explains why a plant-based diet makes for a happy life
Meditation and yoga help but the mogul says he wrote the book to spark change.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes
Cookbook review: ‘Cookies & Beer: Bake, Pair, Enjoy.’
Take the kid habit of milk and cookies to a whole new level.
Posted inFood, Green plate special, Recipes, Source
Personal-sized wedding sweets have a treat-sized carbon footprint
Try these Vegan Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes from Love Kupcakes Inc. in Portland.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes
Cookbook review: ‘Theo Chocolate: Recipes & Sweet Treats from Seattle’s Favorite Chocolate Maker’
From the exotic (roasted carrots with chocolate sauce) – to the sumptuous (salted caramel tart), if it’s made with chocolate, you’ll find it.
Posted inFood, Recipes
The Maine Ingredient: For a gutsy Valentine’s dinner, try easy, garlicky citrus-glazed mussels
We offer the recipe. All you need is the guy or gal.
Posted inAppel on Wine, Food
Remembering a devastating pause in winemaking history
An American louse wrought havoc on most – but not all – vineyards in Europe and beyond in the late 1800s. Try two wines from vineyards that escaped the scourge.