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You will always find a box (or two or three) of pasta in Grandma’s pantry. The reason is simple: It’s the easiest, tastiest way to get a home-cooked, from-scratch dinner on the table on hectic...
06/19/2012
Whether you’re heading to the park or beach, getting out the grill for backyard grilling, or simply looking for fresh, seasonal recipes and menus to enjoy through August, Grandma has just what you’re...
06/22/2012
Stir-frying isn’t just a flash in the pan. In Grandma’s kitchen, a tasty stir-fry is a terrific family meal on three fronts: It’s healthy, it’s thrifty, and most important, it’s fast. And stir-...
06/25/2012
It seems like everyone is getting on the spicy bandwagon and eating more hot-and-spicy foods than ever before—even in Grandma’s kitchen. She often turns to fresh chile peppers, ranging from very...
07/3/2012
Intrigued by all those vibrant chiles at the market? Here's how to use 'em! (And learn more about fiery chiles at All About Fresh Chile Peppers.)Confetti Fruit Salad (above): Dice a variety of...
07/3/2012
To slice a tomato, for sandwiches and composed salads: Use a stainless-steel knife with a sharp serrated edge. Use a gentle sawing motion when slicing, for minimal loss of juice. Most people cut a...
07/6/2012
Grandma cooks with and enjoys succulent pears of one kind or another all year-round, but she finds that the greatest selection is in the markets from August through October.Honey-fragrant Bartlett (...
07/10/2012
When it comes to chicken breasts, Grandma doesn’t need a recipe. As long as she has some broth, perhaps a little cream, along with shallots, salsa, citrus or herbs, she can put together a quick pan...
07/10/2012
There’s nothing that says “autumn” like the sweet, familiar crunch of biting into a just-picked, juicy apple. Although apples can be enjoyed in the winter, spring and summer, Grandma knows that the...
07/12/2012
When it comes to seasoning meat for the grill, some cooks swear by the minimalist approach, and rub their steaks or chops simply—with only salt and freshly ground pepper before grilling. Grandma...
07/13/2012
