Texarkana Gazette

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For Julie's Deli, simple recipe for success adds up to 25 years TEXARKANA, Texas — For Julie's Deli and Market, a simple recipe adds up to its made-from-scratch, 25-year success story: keep the customers and staff happy. by Aaron Brand Published Jun. 11 2021 @ 3:59pm

Different steak preference could be a deal breaker TEXARKANA, Ark. -- If you're looking for romance at a backyard barbecue this summer, be careful how you order your steak. Published Jun. 9 2021 @ 2:23pm

How do you like your steak? Take our poll! It's summer grilling season! What's your steak preference? Published Jun. 9 2021 @ 2:20pm

Canned black beans speed a hearty stew Dried beans and their overnight soaks taste great but often aren't worth the advance planning for many weeknight meals. Enter canned beans, which are terrific when paired with the right seasonings. And since beans and grains are a staple of cuisines everywhere, we have plenty of flavor options. by Christopher Kimball/Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Published Jun. 9 2021 @ 2:23am

Zesty pudding pairs lemon, blueberry whipped cream A bright, zesty lemon pudding makes a lovely coda to any meal, but topped with a quick blueberry whipped cream, it becomes a truly festive dessert. Make the pudding and the blueberry compote and stash them in the fridge to chill. Because the pudding must be made a few hours in advance of serving, it is an ideal last course to prepare for a dinner party, so you can focus on your guests and enjoying their company. A few minutes before it's time for dessert, make the whipped cream, stir some blueberry compote into it, dollop and serve. by Adam Roberts/The Washington Post Published Jun. 9 2021 @ 2:22am

Prep School: How to grill fish Like all things you've never done before, grilling fish can be challenging. Don't expect perfection your first time out; do expect to learn and improve with every go-round. by James P. DeWan/The Daily Meal Published Jun. 9 2021 @ 2:21am

A dollop of lemony pesto brightens this creamy bean dip Reminiscent of hummus, here creamy white beans stand in for the traditional chickpeas, and the result is a smooth, luxurious-tasting and flavorful dip that works with a myriad flavors or on its own. by Adam Roberts/The Washington Post Published Jun. 9 2021 @ 2:19am

Cypriot potato salad adds Mediterranean sizzle Now that it's almost officially summer, chances are you're dusting off the grill for a cookout. If you're looking to spruce up your side dishes with a more global focus, consider Yasmin Khan's lush new book, "Ripe Figs." It takes readers on a culinary journey through the Mediterranean, with seasonal vegetable-forward dishes from Turkey, Greece and Cyprus that would add flavor to any cookout, picnic or barbecue. by Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Published Jun. 9 2021 @ 2:18am

This pasta packs buttery olives, lemony tuna and garlicky breadcrumbs into every bite There are between 300 and 400 unique shapes of Italian pasta, mimicking everyday objects such as belly buttons and sea shells and clouds, but until this spring, there was not one called cascatelli. by G. Daniela Galarza /The Washington Post Published Jun. 9 2021 @ 2:17am

Picnic potluck: 6 simple, classic recipes Deirdre was invited to a picnic. Deirdre went to the grocery store and bought a plastic tub of potato salad. Everyone else brought homemade food and regarded Deirdre with barely concealed contempt. by St. Louis Post-Dispatch Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 6:19pm

Asian noodle varieties and how to use them: Rice, udon, ramen, soba, glass and more Talk about Asian noodles and you're going to need to be more specific. In fact, there's so much variety under this umbrella category it's unfair to even lump them all together. Flat, round, thick, thin, wheat, rice, buckwheat, starch - there are so many types and so many ways to use them. by The Washington Post Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 6:18pm

Gretchen's table: Chicken lo mein with spicy peanut sauce I live in a noodle household. Thick, thin, fresh or dried, I probably could eat them every night and never be bored because there are so many sauces and preparations to make them shine. Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 6:16pm

A crispy cauliflower recipe with lemon-mustard dressing proves a cutlet is what you make of it I love thinking about language. It is riddled with rules and structure, but it's changing all the time. Words get used so often, recklessly or in disparate circumstances, that they lose their original meanings. "Literally" comes to mind. "Woke" and "canceled" are on this list. "Bad apple" and "witch hunt," too. by The Washington Post Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 6:14pm

Treat couscous like risotto for a creamy, fresh meal Sometimes the key to easy, flavorful weeknight cooking is looking at dishes in a different way. Risotto, for instance. In typical recipes, chicken broth is added to rice in stages, requiring constant stirring that knocks loose starches that combine with butter and broth to create a creamy sauce. by Christopher Kimball | Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 6:13pm

Texas-side Farmers' Market awarded $2,000 grant TEXARKANA, Texas -- The Texarkana, Texas, Farmers' Market was awarded a grant of $2,000 by the Texas Department of Agriculture for marketing assistance. Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 1:44pm