Texarkana Gazette

Home cooking may be just what we need When we cook meals at home, we can provide healthier meals. During this time of anxiety and uncertainty, cooking at home may be just what your family needs to calm their nerves, relax and reconnect as a family. by Carla Due Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 1:51am

Lean on pantry items for a family-favorite dinner Food brings comfort, which is much needed in these unsettling days. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 1:50am

Rocco DiSpirito finds comfort in going keto The keto diet was everything Rocco DiSpirito ever dreamed of. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 1:50am

Try these free online cooking lessons from the masters Always wanted to learn how to make bechamel? Or understand the difference between champagne and cremant? Now you can. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 1:49am

Versatile Chorizo Paella is easy to make, and requires just one pan Paella is one of Spain's most famous rice dishes, taking its name from the wide, shallow traditional pan used to cook the dish on an open fire. An equal-opportunity meal, it typically includes meat along with some type of seafood. A sprinkling of paprika adds some mild heat. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 1:48am

Home cooking may be what we need right now When we cook meals at home, we can provide healthier meals. During this time of anxiety and uncertainty, cooking at home may be just what your family needs to calm their nerves, relax and reconnect as a family. by Carla Due Published Mar. 30 2020 @ 11:03pm

Freeze your food to keep your cooking fresh for weeks to come Did you overbuy a bunch of produce in a panic fit with healthy eating intentions, only to realize there's no way you and your bunkered down partner and pets can get through it? You're not alone. But don't force feed yourself all that kale: Here's how to prep it and other fast-spoiling goods so they last just as long as that box of high-protein quinoa spaghetti you reluctantly had to buy because it was the only thing left on the shelf. Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 10:24pm

Stock the pantry with simple ingredients for these budget friendly and fast soups With just a few staples on hand, you can choose any of these three budget-friendly soups, customize with other additions, and still have supper on the table in 40 minutes or less. Choose from a hearty lentil stew, cream of tomato or potato soup. They're not high-end cooking, but they are fast and nourishing and soothing. Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 10:22pm

Baking therapy | It won't cure anything, but you'll probably feel better The moment I started making banana bread, a sense of calm began to wash over my jittery, anxious self. Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 10:20pm

No knead to be intimidated about baking bread There is something about a loaf of fresh bread coming from the oven to awaken your senses. It can bring back memories, joy and pleasure, not to mention a tasty product. Baking is suitable for people with all levels of skills; it can be simple or complex and everyone can contribute. by Carla Due Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 10:13pm

Forced to cook? | A clean kitchen makes everything go easier One of the most daunting things about cooking at home isn't cooking at all: It's cleaning. Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 10:12pm

No knead to be intimidated about baking bread There is something about a loaf of fresh bread coming from the oven to awaken your senses. It can bring back memories, joy and pleasure, not to mention a tasty product. Baking is suitable for people with all levels of skills; it can be simple or complex and everyone can contribute. by Carla Due Published Mar. 23 2020 @ 10:56pm

What's new: self-heating coffee Problem: You're miles from a coffee maker or a convenience store, without a vacuum bottle, and you need a hot cup of coffee. by The Philadelphia Inquirer Published Mar. 17 2020 @ 9:57pm

Pan roasts: single-pan wonders The kitchen I use at work is also the office break room. In addition, it is the main thoroughfare between the newsroom and the restrooms. As a result, there is a constant stream of people trudging past — waves upon waves of people — and they all ask me the same thing: by St. Louis Post-Dispatch Published Mar. 17 2020 @ 9:56pm

Saddle up for Texas Twinkies My family loves a little spice on everything from chicken to eggs to pasta. So I always have a couple of fresh chili peppers on hand to add some oomph. by The Philadelphia Inquirer Published Mar. 17 2020 @ 9:55pm

Amaranth, barley, corn and more: the ABC's of whole grains We all know by now that whole grains are good for us and that we should be eating more of them. Anyone who has dipped a toe (or spoon) into the world of farro, brown rice and quinoa also knows how satisfying and versatile the arena of whole grains can be. by Associated Press Published Mar. 17 2020 @ 9:54pm

A creative spin on beans and greens Joe Yonan is the first person to admit that he's a bean guy. by Austin American-Statesman Published Mar. 17 2020 @ 9:53pm