Meat News

BBQ. It's a North Carolina staple. But before ou take another bite, how about a healthy twist to the grub we've come to define ourselves by? Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center's Dr.

Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party.

It's been 11 days of no beef, no pork, no poultry. I've had fish up the wazoo; sushi for lunch, seared salmon for dinner.

Cook for 2 or 3 minutes, add the coriander, cumin, paprika and salt. Cook for 2 minutes.

A sign is posted on the window of the Indian restaurant at 270 Soquel Ave. explaining the shutdown is due to "renovations." But the phone number locals have been calling since 1991 to reach the downtown eatery is, as of Monday, disconnected.

When the weather turns warm, I find myself craving the smell and taste of a great homemade burger off the grill.

I know that because I made it for my husband's pirate-themed 40th birthday party and well, this coming June, he's hitting another milestone.

Cody Carlson had no way of preparing for this moment. He was a Manhattan kid, days removed from working as an analyst for a business-intelligence firm, where he scrutinized corporations and their executives.

Darryus Lowe, a freshman in the Land O' Lakes High School culinary arts program, is the winner of the statewide 2013 Let's Do Gourmet High School Recipe Challenge.

SUNDAY: Treat the family to Oven-Fried Barbecue Chicken. Heat oven to 400 degrees.

You'll regularly find chicken Caesar salads, but that doesn't mean you'll find them all done well.

Federal agriculture officials say chicken producer Foster Farms is recalling about 6,165 pounds of its ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast strips because the strips contain wheat and soy _ known allergens _ which are not listed on the labels of its packages.

Creamy homemade pimento cheese on toasted multigrain bread with a side of cucumber and tomato salad is perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

The deluxe pork tender from Little John's Burgers, a locally owned fast food restaurant on Des Moines' north side.

Farm tours, a pot-luck lunch, local wines, and Argentine-style barbecue highlight Newman Farm's annual Memorial Day celebration.

I like to think I am an adventurous cook. Then someone gave me a huge, restaurant-sized container of Chinese five-spice powder.

I heart picnics. Even Webster's definition makes a picnic sound healthy: an excursion or outing in which the participants carry food with them and share a meal in the open air.

Firing up the grill is an American tradition. The farm families who produce the food so many people enjoy at backyard cookouts want to share some of their favorite grilling recipes, as well as an appreciation for how food gets from the farm to the table.

Wholesale beef prices are at historically high levels. This may affect summer cookouts as consumers can expect to see higher prices at the grocery store.

Those of you who have followed my column for a while now know of my love of Italian food.