We all know the food group the kids will be eating from this weekend is the candy one. That

Eating seasonally is a great way to get the nutrition you need from foods that are at their peak of quality. Pomegranates are in season October and November. Inside their leathery skin are hundreds of seeds, each one encased in sparkling ruby red pulp. These sweet-tart little beauties are rich in potassium and add a blast of vitamin C. If you’ve never used one, you just cut the pomegranate in half and pry out the pulp-encased seeds. Discard any of the spongy white membrane that wants to hang on. You can snack on the seeds or use them as a shimmery garnish on desserts, cocktails and salads.

I have a perfect autumn salad for you that

I’ve discovered a delicious new DOLE

This is my new favorite DOLE

I love a hearty bowl of chili.

I was mentioning in class yesterday how much I loved Paul Dagenbach’s dual soups. As promised, here’s the video.

Everybody should have a few signature recipes, something they

Today I’m making a trio of Wedge Salads on the noon news on WCPO with Tonya O’Rourke.

Crisp iceberg lettuce is the basis for a wedge salad. Garnish with your favorite toppings to make the salad your own. Here are 3 for inspiration. Each one is guaranteed to make a simple burger or grilled chicken breast far more interesting!

Classic Wedge with Blue Cheese Dressing: Garnish with crumbled bacon, crumbled blue cheese, diced red onion, sliced green onions, crispy onion straws and Creamy Blue Cheese dressing.

Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing:
1 cup buttermilk [Read more →]

Here’s a really simple, really delicious main dish salad idea for you that

Listen to the interview.

Chef Jamie Purviance offered up some great grilling tips this morning. Click here to learn Jamie’s Top 1o Grilling Tips then explore his site for some terrific recipes, like Corn on the Cob with Basil Parmesan Butter

Jamie’s latest book,Weber’s Real Grilling is a great grilling resource. Loaded with tips, photos and recipes, it will keep you -and your grill -fired up all summer long!