Southern Hospitality
A Capitol Hill couple hosts a Louisiana-style supper—and gives us a lesson in Southern entertaining—in their intimate-yet-gracious backyard
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Chipping In Italian Style
Catch the perfect dish for your fall dinner party. A hearty cioppino stew can bring a sunny wharf home on a chilly night
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Holiday Splashes
Nothing warms the spirit more than a little holiday spirits. Celebrate with these seasonal cocktails
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Rites of Spring
Harvesting stinging nettles makes chef Becky Selengut feel like a culinary warrior and can be a deliciously rewarding activity
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Comfort Food Redefined
We take three classic recipes and make them better. Check out our renovations—with new textures and flavors—of these old favorites: chicken potpie, tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches
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Taste Makers
Our Seattle Design 100+ honorees bring their elegance and sense of simplicity into the kitchen as they share their most beloved, go-to meals
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Pretty Sweet
Amid all of the seasonal craziness there’s always one thing to look forward to: mouth-watering and satisfying holiday cookies. Try some of these irresistible treats to please your sweet tooth
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Tasting Thailand
Seattle cooking instructor Pranee Khruasanit Halvorsen takes Thai cuisine from “intimidating” to “Thursday-night dinner.” Online exclusive: Pranee shares recipes for the complete meal as...
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Give it a Thai
You'll be cooking Thai food in no time with this list of essential ingredients. Stop by one of these stores to pick up your groceries, then go ahead and Thai it out!
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Cookbook Confidential
New Northwest cookbooks from local publishers hit bookstore shelves this month with several recipes from Seattle Dames, details on organic farming and personal stories from local chefs
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It’s All Greek (Herbs) to Me
Herbs, herbs and more herbs make up the distinct flavors of Greek cooking. We soak in the oregano, mint and thyme with these Greek dishes
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Olympic Anticipation
The Chinese have mastered the art of ancient antiques and priceless classics—all while remaining completely contemporary. These items won’t clash with your everyday home décor, though...
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You Say Szechuan, I Say Sichuan
If you grew up thinking that “Chinese food” means Mandarin or Cantonese,
discovering the spicy richness of Sichuan cooking is a revelation. Fiery and robust, these flavors are sure to leave...
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From the Garden
Growing up in New Jersey, chef and food writer Becky Selengut learned the original meaning of “eating local”—from her grandmother’s half-acre garden where even the backyard sun is a vital...
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Uncorked in the Kitchen
A little bit of food, a little bit of wine, a little bit of laughter, and sure—a little bit more wine. For chef and cooking instructor Becky Selengut, adding wine to dishes enhances the meal
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Loving Coconut
The many uses of coconut—flaked or shredded, sweetened or not—have given this food writer and recipe tester many reasons to fall in love with it
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In A Nutshell
If you thought the best thing ever done with a coconut involved an island of castaways and a Professor-made gadget, think again
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Sweet Treats
Turn your kitchen into Candy Land and make Your own holiday gifts using recipes from Seattle-area pastry chefs Dana Cree and Erica Bleckwehl McEliece
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Savoring Vanilla
Usually associated with desserts, the sweet flavor of vanilla is also a wonderful accompaniment for savory dishes
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Feed the Fire
Summer in Seattle doesn't end before September, which makes this the perfect time to test our sumptuous cure for the common cookout
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Purple Craze
Culinary lavender adds a hint of flavor to everything from lemonade to grilled meats and fish
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Great Grilling
Local chefs Thierry Rautureau of Rover’s and Jason McClure of Sazerac share their secrets for summer barbecues
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Berry Good
Sumptuous summer desserts begin with the season's fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and more.
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A Fresh Approach
The Herbfarm's chef Jerry Traunfeld shares tips on using fresh herbs at home in his latest book, The Herbal Kitchen: Cooking with Fragrance and Flavor.
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