Feb 05, 2012
STEPHEN KOPFINGER
The Revere Tavern in Paradise had already been established by the time the American Revolution rolled around.But there's nothing revolutionary about Brian Crego's Chicken Cacciatore. In the hands of Revere's executive chef, the dish remains a solid comfort food enhanced by a family legacy."This was ...
Feb 05, 2012
JEFF THAL, Talking Fresh
Let's think for a moment about guilty pleasures.You know what I'm talking about: extra-dark chocolate, Swedish fish, peanut-butter-filled pretzel nuggets, super-premium ice cream. Those are some of mine; I know you have yours.Oddly enough, one of my very favorite guilty pleasures is Pa...
Jan 29, 2012
STEPHEN KOPFINGER
This Thai Mango Salad takes just a few minutes to put together but the results are "easy, fresh and healthy," said Somchanh Koulavong, of Lancaster's Sukhothai Restaurant.It features the flavors of green mango, red bell pepper, cilantro and cashews, among other ingredients, and it's al...
Jan 29, 2012
BILL CLARK, Clarkie on the Grill
A few weeks ago I made Steak Au Poivre, a French-style steak coated with ground black pepper that is beloved by the French people. Well, the Italians have a steak that is equally adored by their people, Bistecca Fiorentina, which originated in Tuscany.The Italians are known for their s...
Jan 22, 2012
STEPHEN KOPFINGER
Jacquelyn Makris got her college degree in logistics.As it turned out, the kitchen became her calling. Which is a logical choice, when you think about it.Makris, 37, runs Spyro Gyros, a downtown Lancaster restaurant that's been serving Mediterranean fare since Makris opened it in 2007.She grew up in...
Jan 22, 2012
JEFF THAL, Talking Fresh
One of the day-to-day dilemmas I face is choosing between making meals that are tasty, healthy, easy to prepare and interesting, or simply dashing off some run-of-the-mill baked chicken breasts and green beans.That's where the slow cooker comes in. This is a lifesaver for families on the go. With us...
Jan 22, 2012
STEPHEN KOPFINGER
With a cookbook title like "Treasured Amish & Mennonite Recipes," you would expect to find recipes for dishes such as Emma's Bean Salad and Stewed Chicken Dinner with Biscuits — and, of course, all things pickled.But Vietnamese Spring Rolls? Russian Pancakes? Hungarian Walnut Strud...
Jan 15, 2012
JON RUTTER
One morning in the spring of 2010, two black SUVs rolled down the long dirt lane to Dan Allgyer's dairy farm in Kinzers.Federal Food and Drug Administration agents emerged.Samples of raw milk were confiscated from a cooler.One year later, the FDA asked a court to bar Allgyer from selling unpasteuriz...
Jan 15, 2012
CATHY MOLITORIS
Patti LaBelle may be known for the disco anthem "Lady Marmalade."But now, thanks to her culinary prowess, the singer also can be called "the lady of the marmalade" or at least "of the barbecue sauce."LaBelle, who has enjoyed a 50-year career as an R&B singer, has branched out into the kitchen, b...
Jan 15, 2012
STEPHEN KOPFINGER
To say chef Scott Martino is a busy guy would be an understatement.He helps to run a Lancaster-based specialty foods business, Cortazzo Foods, which markets such goodies as Italian sauces. (Does arrabbiata make your mouth water?) He keeps busy giving culinary demonstrations, making guest appearances...
Jan 15, 2012
BILL CLARK, Clarkie on the Grill
When I was a kid, my friends and I spent a lot of time in "the woods." Growing up in the north end of Columbia was great, as we could reach the river or Chickies Rock and the surrounding wooded areas in five or 10 minutes. One of the things we often tried to do was cook a meal as part of our adventu...
Jan 08, 2012
JEFF THAL, Talking Fresh
I've written quite a bit lately about holiday traditions and the menus and foods we share with our family. I have one more, the one my wife and I have shared on past New Year's Eves.This is a simple supper, and it's one of my favorites. We make classic Maryland-style crab cake sandwich...
Dec 31, 2011
BILL CLARK, Clarkie on the Grill
You might ask, "How can you grill sauerkraut?" Well ... I actually baked it on the grill, with very good results. The real star, though, was the pork.Now I'll tell you, I have tried preparing pork and sauerkraut many ways over the years, and I always come back to the way a former co-worker suggested...
Dec 31, 2011
STEPHEN KOPFINGER
Dennis Ayala takes great pride in the heritage of this generous dish, which reflects his ancestral ties to Puerto Rico."I was born and raised here," the Lancaster resident said, but his father's family came to the area in 1952, making them one of the first Puerto Rican families in the Garden Spot. T...
Dec 24, 2011
STEPHEN KOPFINGER
To say that Sweden in December is cold would be redundant.But the fragrant Nordic mulled holiday punch called glögg is sure to warm the chilliest winter nights, whether you're in Scandinavia or right here in Lancaster County. It's perfect for those parties that count down to the New Year.Though...
Dec 24, 2011
JEFF THAL, Talking Fresh
Monday, the day after Christmas, is Boxing Day.I had never heard of this. Growing up in an Orthodox Jewish home, I thought boxing was a sport, and that it happened on Friday nights. So when my wife tried to explain Boxing Day, I was more than a little perplexed.A holiday the day after Christmas? It ...
Dec 18, 2011
ALEX WENGER
Eden's Bowl has three simple goals:
• Get farmers the prices they want.
• Get commercial and institutional customers the fresh produce they want.
• Get that fresh produce directly from those farmers to customers as fast as possible.
"The freshest — de...
Dec 18, 2011
STEPHEN KOPFINGER
We're going to keep the introduction to this dish short, because this recipe is long. But it is so worth it. And it's really not complicated to make; it just takes time, as do all good things.Taylor Mason, the chef/proprietor who runs Ma(i)son restaurant on North Prince Street in Lancaster with his ...
Dec 18, 2011
BILL CLARK, Clarkie on the Grill
Ah, Christmas morning. You just want to open presents and take it easy.But wait a minute. Your stomach's starting to rumble. You need to eat but probably don't want to get into a big kitchen mess. After all, this is a day to relax.OK, here's the solution: Dig out your George Foreman or panini grill ...
Dec 11, 2011
MARY ELLEN WRIGHT
With the gift-giving season upon us, avid home cooks may have visions of culinary gadgetry dancing in their heads.And they can look to local chefs and kitchen-tool purveyors for practical advice on which gadgets to put on their Christmas lists.A good knife is, of course, a cook's best friend. But lo...
