http://www.post-gazette.com/ 2013-05-19T00:17:38-04:00 The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/roanokes-favorite-combo-speaks-to-its-southern-roots-688233/ 2013-05-19T00:17:34-04:00 Gretchen McKay GMcKay@post-gazette.com 2013-05-19T00:00:00-04:00

Gourmet classics, Peanut Soup and Spoonbread, date back to the 1700s in America.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/whats-for-dinner/whats-for-dinner-shirataki-noodles-stir-fry-687636/ 2013-05-15T00:07:49-04:00 2013-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

Carb- and calorie-free, shirataki noodles are an excellent source of fiber. They're traditionally served in soup.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/what-mom-doesnt-enjoy-simple-recipes-686823/ 2013-05-09T00:05:58-04:00 Gretchen McKay GMcKay@post-gazette.com 2013-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

We compile and test several simple recipes you can make for the mom in your life.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/whats-for-dinner/whats-for-dinner-angel-biscuits-with-cheesy-eggs-and-bacon-686696/ 2013-05-08T00:04:03-04:00 2013-05-08T00:00:00-04:00

These delectable biscuits feature everyone's favorite morning food: bacon and eggs.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/gretchen-mckay-tries-dinner-in-a-box-a-new-subscription-service-685849/ 2013-05-02T00:07:58-04:00 Gretchen McKay GMcKay@post-gazette.com 2013-05-02T00:00:00-04:00

The PG's Gretchen McKay takes a look at a new grocery delivery service that can make dinner a snap.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/whats-for-dinner/whats-for-dinner-shredded-pork-in-ancho-orange-sauce-685719/ 2013-05-01T00:08:18-04:00 2013-05-01T00:00:00-04:00

It's Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, which means it's time to find that perfect Mexican recipe to pair with a pitcher of margaritas.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/marathoners-take-these-recipes-and-run-with-them-684891/ 2013-04-25T00:14:05-04:00 Gretchen McKay GMcKay@post-gazette.com 2013-04-25T00:00:00-04:00

PG food writer Gretchen McKay provides ways to carbo load before the Pittsburgh Marathon.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/whats-for-dinner/whats-for-dinner-tomato-almond-pesto-with-spaghetti-684771/ 2013-04-24T00:12:08-04:00 Gretchen McKay GMcKay@post-gazette.com 2013-04-24T00:00:00-04:00

If you're racing in next week's Pittsburgh marathon or half-marathon, you're probably starting to think about pasta.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/one-good-recipe-a-tasty-and-elegant-french-stew-683948/ 2013-04-18T00:19:24-04:00 2013-04-18T00:00:00-04:00

Mushroom Bourguignon is an elegant meal in the middle of the week.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/whats-for-dinner/whats-for-dinner-cauliflower-fritters-with-cilantro-ginger-sauce-683766/ 2013-04-17T00:07:47-04:00 Gretchen McKay GMcKay@post-gazette.com 2013-04-17T00:00:00-04:00

Technically, this is a side dish, but served with rice and salad, it would make a terrific vegetarian entree.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/a-simple-sweet-swedish-smulpaj-to-savor-682957/ 2013-04-11T00:14:46-04:00 2013-04-11T00:00:00-04:00

Not enough rhubarb for pie? Make a smulpaj. Similar to a classic crumble, it's a shallow layer of fruit topped with a delicious oaty mix.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food-column/the-food-column-she-stops-and-gives-us-20-20-meals-682927/ 2013-04-11T00:08:17-04:00 2013-04-11T00:00:00-04:00

Caroline Wright makes cooking cheap, nourishing meals easy with her new cookbook.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/whats-for-dinner/whats-for-dinner-delta-style-chicken-salad-with-peach-mayo-and-spiced-pecans-682779/ 2013-04-10T00:06:49-04:00 Gretchen McKay GMcKay@post-gazette.com 2013-04-10T00:00:00-04:00

This recipe pays homage to the flavors of the Mississippi Delta with dried peaches and chopped spiced pecans.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/tartan-day-fest-includes-a-feast-682025/ 2013-04-04T00:16:24-04:00 Gretchen McKay GMcKay@post-gazette.com 2013-04-04T00:00:00-04:00

The St. Andrew's Society of Pittsburgh's National Tartan Day celebration is on Saturday, April 6.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/carly-terensky-is-the-spam-kid-chef-of-the-year-681985/ 2013-04-04T00:06:34-04:00 Bob Batz Jr. bbatz@post-gazette.com 2013-04-04T00:00:00-04:00

The 11-year-old put herself in the running by winning a blue ribbon at last year's Washington County Fair for her Spam contest entry.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/one-good-recipe-turbot-molisano-681981/ 2013-04-04T00:05:39-04:00 2013-04-04T00:00:00-04:00

Chef Shawn Culp, an instructor with the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, made this with Chilean sea bass, but we substituted turbot.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/whats-for-dinner/whats-for-dinner-asian-chicken-lettuce-wraps-681875/ 2013-04-03T00:08:32-04:00 2013-04-03T00:00:00-04:00

In the mood for something lighter? Cool and crunchy, with spicy-sweet chicken tucked inside, lettuce wraps hit the spot.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/crack-open-this-cookbook-how-to-boil-an-egg-681561/ 2013-03-31T00:16:19-04:00 Bob Batz Jr. bbatz@post-gazette.com 2013-03-31T00:00:00-04:00

You might think this book would be more useful before Easter. But it has some different ideas for dishes you can make using hard-boiled eggs

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/spring-these-fresh-side-dishes-on-them-681168/ 2013-03-28T00:22:04-04:00 Gretchen McKay GMcKay@post-gazette.com 2013-03-28T00:00:00-04:00

Easter is a harbinger of warmer days and fresh vegetables.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/pittsburgh-food-family-puts-its-eggs-other-holiday-fare-in-one-basket-for-church-681163/ 2013-03-28T00:20:52-04:00 Gretchen McKay GMcKay@post-gazette.com 2013-03-28T00:00:00-04:00

Parishoners at SS Peter & Paul church in Ambridge still take baskets to be blessed before Easter.