Texarkana Gazette

Throw cauliflower on grill for a meaty meatless dish Whole roasted cauliflower impresses as a vegan centerpiece or fills you up as a one-dish meal. The vegetable can play the same role in outdoor cooking, but needs to be cut up first. If you haven't tried grilled cauliflower, you'll want to: It caramelizes beautifully on the outside and develops a chewy juiciness on the inside, making it the best meat alternative for live fire cooking. It's naturally a little sweet but still mild enough to serve as a canvas for any sauce or topping. Published Sep. 15 2020 @ 5:02pm

Pulled pork pierogies not traditional, but delicious Pierogies are pretty easy to make at home because dumpling dough is softer and more pliable than pasta dough and therefore easier to roll out. Published Sep. 15 2020 @ 5:01pm

Taking comfort in chocolate | Magical effect works almost every time Many years ago, before we ever started dating, the woman who became my wife told me the tragic story of a horrible weekend conference. by St. Louis Post-Dispatch Published Sep. 15 2020 @ 4:55pm

How to build a picture-perfect summer trifle salad Trifles are terrific. They don't require hard-to-find ingredients and draw lots of accolades for barely any work. They look the part whether it's a laid-back family get-together or a soiree on the patio decked with string lights. Published Sep. 15 2020 @ 4:54pm

CARLA DUE | These sprouts are part of the cabbage family Legend has it that Brussels sprouts was first grown in Europe, but whether or not that is true remains unknown. The first official description of them; however, did appear in Belgium in the late 16th century. They made their way to England in the mid-19th century and there gained great popularity. by Carla Due Published Sep. 15 2020 @ 4:48pm

CARLA DUE | These sprouts are part of the cabbage family Legend has it that Brussels sprouts was first grown in Europe, but whether or not that is true remains unknown. The first official description of them; however, did appear in Belgium in the late 16th century. They made their way to England in the mid-19th century and there gained great popularity. by Carla Due Published Sep. 14 2020 @ 4:08pm

Results are in for watermelon weigh-off WASHINGTON, Ark. — On Saturday, Sept. 5, the Old Washington Farmer's Market hosted an official watermelon weigh-off site for the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth in Washington, Arkansas. by Aaron Brand Published Sep. 10 2020 @ 5:43pm

TMS hosts recipe exchange at Flying Crow TEXARKANA, Ark. — Dining car delights from the railroad's golden age own the spotlight Sunday, Sept. 27, with a recipe exchange at The Flying Crow. The Texarkana Museums System will host this 3rd annual event, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. that afternoon, sharing recipes and samples of appetizers and cocktails that could be found while criss-crossing the country with a chic dining car on the rails. by Aaron Brand Published Sep. 9 2020 @ 5:05pm

Enliven your burgers with spicy-sweet pickled peppers Cucumber pickles are a favorite condiment for burgers and hot dogs, but they're not the only briny vegetable worth pulling out of a jar. Published Sep. 8 2020 @ 4:36pm

Make corn pop | Pan-roasting makes flavor a little sweeter, adds appeal It's getting so you can't take a step without treading on an ear or two of corn. by St. Louis Post-Dispatch Published Sep. 8 2020 @ 4:35pm

Mayo stars in breads, cakes and pasta dishes Ashley Strickland Freeman follows the Duke's Real Mayonnaise diet. Published Sep. 8 2020 @ 4:31pm

CARLA DUE | Why not make a big salad for dinner tonight? There is something about cleaning a head of lettuce for a salad. It allows your mind to wander and your daily stress and worries to melt away as you wash and tear each leaf into bite-size pieces. Or if you are in a hurry and don't need the stress relief, bagged salad greens are available. by Carla Due Published Sep. 8 2020 @ 4:21pm

A touch of country for Shorty's diner TEXARKANA, Texas — Tucked away in the Texas-side Oaklawn Village Shopping Center, Shorty's Donut Shop and Diner's daily menu hearkens back to an earlier era, and now its decor does the same. by Aaron Brand Published Sep. 3 2020 @ 3:32pm