Month: August 2021

Everything You Need to Know About the World Food Championships Coming to Dallas this Fall

Mitchell R. Lajoie 4 weeks ago

click to enlarge More than 1,500 chefs will compete this November at Fair Park. - WORLD FOOD CHAMPIONSHIP

More than 1,500 chefs will compete this November at Fair Park.

World Food Championship

After a highly successful event in Dallas in 2019, the World Food Championships (WFC), a high-stakes food competition, is returning to Big D for its 2021 throwdown. ABC News called WFC the “Olympics of Food,” and the three-day event will bring excitement and opportunities for competitors, tasters and spectators alike.

More than 1,500 chefs are expected to battle it out for cash prizes in 20 categories Nov. 5-7 at Fair Park. Winning a category can mean $10,000 or more, not to mention the chance to appear on well-known food shows and a shot at becoming the next hot celebrity chef.


For those who prefer to remain spectators in the world of food sports, tickets to the event will offer plenty of

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Slow-cooked beef plus other seriously comforting stews

Mitchell R. Lajoie 4 weeks ago

Comfort food

Fancy some comforting, warming food? What better than a nourishing stew. Simple to make and usually in just one pot, stews make great use of more economical cuts of meat and root vegetables. There’s little hands-on time, too. All the work is done by slow cooking. This selection of recipes has a stew for everyone, whether you prefer meat, poultry, fish or vegetarian. From rich, wine-laced French classics to light and spicy dishes, get cozy with a stew.




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Lamb tagine

North African lamb tagine is spicy and aromatic, rather than chili hot. This recipe uses lamb neck fillet, which is perfect for slow-cooking. Most of the ingredients will be in your pantry, too. It contains dried apricots but this is a good recipe to

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Padma Lakshmi cooks up a children’s book with a message

Mitchell R. Lajoie 4 weeks ago

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This cover image released by Viking Books for Young Readers shows “Tomatoes for Neela,” a children’s book written by Padma Lakshmi, with illustrations by Juana Martinez-Neal. The book mixes the author’s memories of cooking with her family with practical food advice, a nod to farmworkers and even a pair of recipes. (Viking Books for Young Readers via AP)

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NEW YORK

Neela is a young girl who loves cooking with her mom. Saturday is her favorite day of the week. That’s the day they go to the green market.

So begins Padma Lakshmi’s charming entry into the world of children’s book, “Tomatoes For Neela,” which mixes the author’s memories of family cooking with practical food advice, a nod to farmworkers and even a pair of recipes.

“It is just a very small personal story that centers around a young single mother who also is a recipe writer like me,” says

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What Exactly Is Sous Vide Cooking?

Mitchell R. Lajoie 4 weeks ago
Photo credit: jon11 - Getty Images

Photo credit: jon11 – Getty Images

“Sous vide” is a French term that translates to “under vacuum.” This type of cooking works by putting food in a plastic bag or container, removing all the air and cooking, sealed, under water at a specific temperature.

Sous vide can be used to cook almost anything and offers precise results that are tender, juicy and almost impossible to overcook. It’s ideal for a variety of foods, including expensive pieces of meat, like steak, that you want to cook just right; larger, cheaper cuts of meat that you want to melt on your tongue; perfectly cooked veggies, custardy desserts and more.

You can’t beat the convenience, either: It offers a hands-off cooking experience, making it a great option for parties since your food can cook to perfection while you prep something else. It can also save you money since you can buy cheaper larger

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