Carl Cianci of Peppercorn's Grill shares the secrets behind perfecting airy gnocchi and offers a recipe.
The story of Margaret Sapir and Mitch Rapoport, and how they jumped from corporate America to the world of bread-making, whipping up the increasingly popular Pain de Campagne.
In pies and teamed with sweet wine, pears serve as the base of wonderful desserts.
Restaurants: White Horse Country Pub has balanced history-heavy walls with a "creative" menu of classic pub fare, while Panda Palace mixes uncommon dishes with traditional entrees for a tasty and inexpensive dinner.
Rice is the overlooked salad base for summer fare.
Even with the tomato blight, it's still the season for a nicely chilled gazpacho -- whether classic and tomato-y, or perked up with a few almonds or peaches.
Eesh! According to the National Cancer Institute, only 1 percent of kids are meeting the healthy food intake suggestions set forth by the USDA Food Guide Pyramid.
Make the most of your vegetables with Two-For-One Veggies and Salad.
Wine of the Week: 2007 Macmurray Ranch Pinot Noir -- it's "substantial," but not "heavy."
The snapping claws of a red lobster. Photo: Simon Goldenberg/Flickr
Did you know that lobster was once a low-class food? As prices for the crustacean drop, the Courant shares history, tasty recipes and a slew of delectable pictures.
What makes the perfect guacamole? Alfonso Martinez of Hartford's Monte Alban knows, and shares authentic Mexican tips and a recipe.
Yet more critical praise for Francis Ford Coppola, whose Sofia Sparkling Blanc earns Wine of the Week kudos.
Microbrew reviews for Farmington River Brown Ale, Trout River Rainbow Red, Harpoon Leviathan, Ballast Point Sea Monster Imperial Stout, Trout River Chocolate Oatmeal Stout and Iniquity Black Ale.
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