http://nwherald.comThe latest news from the nwherald.com websiteen-usRoot Vegetable Hashhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/10/30/lifestyle/recipes/doc49021b4559610190048160.txthttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/10/30/lifestyle/recipes/doc49021b4559610190048160.txtThu, 30 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMTCooler weather – and an even cooler economy – mean the time is right for  movie night on the couch. But popcorn doesn’t have to be your only culinary option. Television programs have been suggesting food and movie pairings for years, and it’s an easy idea to bring into your own kitchen. To help you stage a homebound Hollywood bash, we’ve asked top chefs and food personalities to team several Oscar-winning “Best Picture” from the past 20 years with meals designed to take you behind the scenes. “No Country for Old Men” (2007) Watch: Josh Brolin and Javier Bardem chase each other through the West Texas desert in a battle over drug money as sheriff Tommy Lee Jones stands by helplessly. Eat: Bloody Mary Gazpacho, a chilled roasted tomato and veghttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/10/27/lifestyle/recipes/doc48fe44a3d4e2a061114111.txthttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/10/27/lifestyle/recipes/doc48fe44a3d4e2a061114111.txtMon, 27 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMTThis dense, satisfying Indian pudding developed by Kathleen Curtin, a food historian at Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, Mass., can be baked for 90 minutes for a classic New England dessert.http://nwherald.com/articles/2008/10/27/lifestyle/recipes/doc48fe45664b890897091754.txthttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/10/27/lifestyle/recipes/doc48fe45664b890897091754.txtMon, 27 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMTWhen this impatient baker decides to churn out something festive-looking, I naturally pursue the fastest and easiest route. Halloween makes this a fun and simple task with its bounty of treats. http://nwherald.com/articles/2008/10/27/lifestyle/recipes/doc48fe45dd296ae379681553.txthttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/10/27/lifestyle/recipes/doc48fe45dd296ae379681553.txtMon, 27 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMTBy JIM ROMANOFFhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/10/27/lifestyle/recipes/doc48fe4623dc066809429312.txthttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/10/27/lifestyle/recipes/doc48fe4623dc066809429312.txtMon, 27 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMTPam Kelleman of Phoenix was looking for a recipe for a layer cake that was served at the now-closed Pimlico Hotel restaurant in Baltimore. She was hoping a reader would have the “original” recipe for the cake. Unfortunately, I did not receive any responses, but I happened to notice that Atwater’s bakery at Belvedere Square in Baltimore makes a version of this hometown favorite. This recipe is courtesy of Atwater’s.http://nwherald.com/articles/2008/10/27/lifestyle/recipes/doc48fe467d12f0a093986515.txthttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/10/27/lifestyle/recipes/doc48fe467d12f0a093986515.txtMon, 27 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMTThis quick bread is packed with chocolate flavor. Avoid overbaking, which could dry it out.http://nwherald.com/articles/2008/10/04/lifestyle/recipes/doc48df63e57680c229294544.txthttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/10/04/lifestyle/recipes/doc48df63e57680c229294544.txtSat, 04 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMTLet’s get one thing clear. I am not one of those salad girls. You know that girl. The one who picks at lettuce leaves while the guys dig into their steaks. The one who skips dessert or will “have one little bite.” I am not her. I say that because I feel a little defensive about salads. When people ask me – as they often ask food writers – what I cook for myself at home, I can see the wave of disappointment cross their faces. A salad? Not a dainty plate of leaves, I hastily add. A big, satisfying salad full of cheese, nuts, seasonal vegetables and, um, whatever’s languishing in the fridge. So what makes a good dinner salad? Like any great dish, it calls for balance: Color, sweetness, saltiness, crunch and a little bit of fat. (A really goodhttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/09/27/lifestyle/recipes/doc4846ba16d6a34399442704.txthttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/09/27/lifestyle/recipes/doc4846ba16d6a34399442704.txtSat, 27 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMTMesquite flour can be found online at www.casadefruta.com, www.desertusa.com and www.amazon.com, as well as at select health-food stores. 1-1/2 pounds cleaned, tail-on large shrimp (15-20 per pound) 1/4 cup tangerine juice plus 1 tablespoon grated zest, divided 2 tablespoons Barbados rum, such as Mount Gay 2 dashes bitters Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1-1/2 cups chopped sliced almonds 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon mesquite flour 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or habanero powder 2 eggs Canola or vegetable oil for frying In a large, nonreactive bowl, toss the shrimp with the tangerine juice, rum, bitters, a pinch of salt, a couple grinds of pepper and sugar. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. In a medium bowl, toss the almonds wihttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/09/27/lifestyle/recipes/doc4846bc16c6dee100495087.txthttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/09/27/lifestyle/recipes/doc4846bc16c6dee100495087.txtSat, 27 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMTShirley Johnston from Lucerne, Calif., was looking for a recipe for a Rhubarb Chocolate Cake. http://nwherald.com/articles/2008/09/27/lifestyle/recipes/doc4846bc3dc8055924372556.txthttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/09/27/lifestyle/recipes/doc4846bc3dc8055924372556.txtSat, 27 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMTFour (5-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, preferably of similar sizehttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/09/27/lifestyle/recipes/doc4863ee7d7a25a450563238.txthttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/09/27/lifestyle/recipes/doc4863ee7d7a25a450563238.txtSat, 27 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMTFour (5-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, preferably of similar sizehttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/06/15/lifestyle/recipes/doc484d9bfa5e1ed854826876.txthttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/06/15/lifestyle/recipes/doc484d9bfa5e1ed854826876.txtSun, 15 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMTEnjoy the bold Greek flavors in these easy and healthful turkey burgers. The yogurt topping is delicious with grilled fish, too. http://nwherald.com/articles/2008/06/12/lifestyle/recipes/doc4849aebdc8539927660052.txthttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/06/12/lifestyle/recipes/doc4849aebdc8539927660052.txtThu, 12 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMTLet’s get one thing clear. I am not one of those salad girls.http://nwherald.com/articles/2008/06/09/lifestyle/recipes/doc48460682db3fe876980806.txthttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/06/09/lifestyle/recipes/doc48460682db3fe876980806.txtMon, 09 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMTBeverly Lynn Bennett’s new cookbook, “Vegan Bites,” caters to the just-one, just-veggies crowd with small-batch vegan recipes.http://nwherald.com/articles/2008/06/09/lifestyle/recipes/doc48460751ecd65008054144.txthttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/06/09/lifestyle/recipes/doc48460751ecd65008054144.txtMon, 09 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMTMesquite flour can be found online at www.casadefruta.com, www.desertusa.com and www.amazon.com, as well as at select health-food stores.http://nwherald.com/articles/2008/06/09/lifestyle/recipes/doc48460777f3a0a655870094.txthttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/06/09/lifestyle/recipes/doc48460777f3a0a655870094.txtMon, 09 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMTThese turkey “sliders” have a citrus twist. The National Beer Wholesalers Association offer this recipe for burgers.http://nwherald.com/articles/2008/06/09/lifestyle/recipes/doc484607967b60d982057637.txthttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/06/09/lifestyle/recipes/doc484607967b60d982057637.txtMon, 09 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMTShirley Johnston from Lucerne, Calif., was looking for a recipe for a Rhubarb Chocolate Cake. http://nwherald.com/articles/2008/06/09/lifestyle/recipes/doc484607c071e45147464196.txthttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/06/09/lifestyle/recipes/doc484607c071e45147464196.txtMon, 09 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMTCrustless Curried Spinach Tart http://nwherald.com/articles/2008/06/05/lifestyle/recipes/doc4842947cb47a6749790206.txthttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/06/05/lifestyle/recipes/doc4842947cb47a6749790206.txtThu, 05 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMTThis stunning chocolate meringue piled high with whipped cream and fresh berries looks over the top, but this airy dessert won’t weigh you down. http://nwherald.com/articles/2008/06/02/lifestyle/recipes/doc483ccca0f19d9705874307.txthttp://nwherald.com/articles/2008/06/02/lifestyle/recipes/doc483ccca0f19d9705874307.txtMon, 02 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT