Super Bowl snacks: baked potato skins and onion kale dip

I'm not really sure why, but when sports fans assemble in front of their TVs to watch the Super Bowl, major sustenance seems to be required.

Pair pork with cabbage for a tasty main dish

If you're tired of the same old vegetable side dishes, here's a recipe that promotes the lowly red cabbage from side dish to protein partner.

Big game eats

Without a team in the fray, my personal zeal for Super Bowl LII is idling on the sidelines.

Cooking on deadline: steak fajitas

This year I'm looking to shake up the Super Bowl gathering a bit. Normally, a pot of chili anchors our party, but this year I'm thinking fajitas.

Wine, meat and garlic combine for a stick-to-your ribs stew

During the recent bomb cyclone snowstorm, I couldn't go to the store for several days as I waited to get plowed out of my driveway.

Winter warmers: Comfort food ideas to help beat the chill

An extra log on the fire is all well and good, but Southerners know an arctic blast calls for down-home comfort food.

Cooking on deadline: Dan Dan noodles

Dan Dan Noodles are a classic Chinese dish originating in the Sichuan province.

How the cauliflower can morph into movie night snack food

Years ago, I was attempting to reverse my daughter Valentine's disdain for cauliflower.

Trending: What's hot in the food world for 2018?

House-made condiments, street food-inspired dishes, vegetable carb substitutes, food as medicine, sugar alternatives -- these are a few of the line items popping up in an online search for the hottest national food trends predicted for 2018.

Have some over-ripe bananas? Then make better pancakes

I hate to throw over-ripe bananas away. It is such a wasted opportunity for fresh fragrant banana bread.

Leftovers make tasty spinach and feta burgers

Leftovers! Some folks love them, others happily scrape them into the trash.

Cauliflower mashed potatoes are simple to make

Let's say you've resolved to eat healthier in the New Year, but find yourself tripped up over and over again by your unconquerable yen for food that's rich and delicious.

Sweet spot: Carmel cakes are this Columbus baker's specialty

Veronica Morris has "zero cooking background," but the Columbus nurse seems to be making up for it now. Caramel cakes have become her specialty, and that is largely a matter of serendipity.

Self-starter: An avid cook in Steens gets enterprising

Haylie Quatrevingt is a busy working mom who recently decided to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

Veggie-filled spring rolls offer the perfect holiday detox

If you are up to your eyeballs in eggnog, you're probably in desperate need of a detox.

Chocolate peppermint cookies are a holiday treat

If, like me, you're a fan of dark chocolate peppermint bark at Christmastime, you're going to love these cookies.

Anne's Kitchen: Holiday birds and other goodies

If I had to sum up the last two weeks in one word it would be "turkey."

Don't blanch: The secret to sauteeing vegetables is a boil

Every weeknight, 6 p.m. rolls around, and across America, we scramble to find something to feed our families.

KitchenWise: Ants in a Tree is a crowd-pleaser

Ants in a Tree is the English translation of the Chinese name for this classic recipe.

Cooking on deadline: Winter greens, apple, cranberry salad

When it comes to planning a holiday spread, a salad is often an afterthought.

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