Preheat oven to 350° F. Arrange sliced baguette on a cookie sheet,brush with olive oil and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake 20 minutes until lightly brown around the edges. Remove and discard shells ...

You’ve invited the gang over to watch the game, and the tension rises as the clock winds down to the half. Maybe it’s due to the excitement of the game, but the sense of anticipation is just as likely ...

Place whole mushrooms in pot with water and bring to boil. Remove from heat, cover and let sit for 30 minutes (mushrooms will become very soft). With slotted spoon, remove mushrooms, discard stems and ...

Most people know edamame as an Asian snack that is boiled, salted, and eaten at sushi restaurants, but surprisingly, there are many other ways to enjoy the good-for-you soy bean. Read on for some ...

“Jay, why don’t you do a column about edamame?” asked Times Record reporter John Lovett as he munched on something that looked suspiciously like a Snickers bar. It could have been an energy bar, but I ...

Did spring break get you hooked on fish tacos like it did us? While you may not be able to go back to that taco stand on Isla Mujeres anytime soon, you can re-create the festive flavors with local ...

Of all the many green vegetables available to us, we tend to be profoundly lacking inspiration when it comes to selecting one for Thanksgiving. Generally, it’s either green beans or Brussels sprouts.

Those who've dined at Japanese restaurants or who appreciate the island nation's unique food culture have likely run across edamame. This fresh, hearty bean dish offers a perfect complement to umami ...

Even though they come in tin cans, not much is shiny about canned beans. They’re like a handy man that lives next door: dependable and helpful, but, well, a little boring. But with meat being hard to ...