Food & Dining

If you’re not quite ready to leave the holiday chocolates behind, why not toast the New Year with an indulgent chocolate martini? Melissa Katrincic,…

When it’s cold outside, there are few things better than a hearty meal with plenty of flavor, and beef short ribs deliver! Imagine taking the…

Biscotti are “twice-baked” cookies. Freshly baked loaves are cut, then the slices are baked a second time. The result is a dry, crunchy biscotto…

Talented cooks may churn out treats all year long, but during the holidays they pull out all the stops. Even this year, when friends…

Did someone say fresh, warm, doughnut holes? These lovely morsels feature warm, autumn spices including allspice, cinnamon, and cardamom. And, since they are made…

In case you hadn’t noticed, Skipper’s Seafood in Apex recently added “Smokehouse” to their name. And this wasn’t just an afterthought. Chief smoke maker…

We showcase the mighty chickpea with all of its nutritional power in this flavorful, hearty soup! A rich source of vitamins, minerals and fiber,…

Looking for a fast and festive appetizer? This Cranberry Salsa Crostini from Whisk is just the answer! It’s delicious and a cinch to assemble. It…

Most of us are planning smaller Thanksgiving gatherings this year, with guest lists of two to eight, rather than 20 to 30.  But fewer…

Biting into this cake signifies all of the things we love about the changing seasons. Warm notes of fall spices pleasantly mix with sweet…