Bean Brand Foods of Austin has started a line of bean-based snack chips called Beanitos.The chips are an all-natural, low glycemic food and are corn-, gluten-, wheat- and soy-free, according to Bean Brand. They are also high in fiber and omega 3s, an ... full story
The Restaurant Monitor is a weekly listing of scores for restaurants inspected by the Brazos County Health Department.Inspection scores are on a 100-point scale. Generally, scores below 80 might cause the department to schedule a follow-up visit. A s ... full story
When in comes to matters of the heart, a luxurious roast duck dinner can be as healthy as it is impressive.Because of the thick layer of fat under its skin, duck has a reputation for being somewhat greasy. But duck fat has some benefits.Like olive oi ... full story
OAKVILLE, Calif. -- What's the grown-up version of candy hearts? Perhaps a sweet little bottle of dessert wine.Sweet wines don't get the same sort of press as the big guns -- chardonnay and cab -- but they have a place at the table, especially at thi ... full story
With Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, bacon and puff pastry, this quiche sounds like a diet killer. But with 242 calories per serving, it actually isn't all that bad. And all those ingredients are so happiness-inducing, it's worth every calorie anyway.T ... full story
If you're going to do nachos for the Super Bowl, they'd better live up to the hype of the big event. And so, we give you a platter of double-layered nachos that combine ground beef and black beans with heaps of tomato, cheese, scallions, olives and j ... full story
If you're looking to feed a Super Bowl crowd fast and cheap, giant subs are the way to go. Depending on how much other food you plan to serve, one 24-inch sub can make as many as 12 servings. And it takes just minutes to assemble.Alternatively, and f ... full story
Don't let burgers have all the fun. With sliders -- tiny hamburgers easily noshed in a bite or two -- all the rage, offer up a platter of pizza sliders at your Super Bowl party this year.Not only are pizza sliders a natural party food, they also are ... full story
There's not a whole lot of high-end culinary wizardry involved in typical Super Bowl party foods. But since it's easy to end up with a bland batch of chili, soggy nachos and brown guacamole, we wondered if there were simple tricks to avoiding these c ... full story
This restaurant classic is a favorite for special occasions (such as Valentine's Day) because it packs plenty of Wow!-factor. It's also great to make together because it involves so many little steps. If mocha isn't your thing, feel free to use whate ... full story
A quick pulse in the food processor is all it takes to make this decadent flourless chocolate cake. If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop the almonds with a knife and whisk the ingredients together in a bowl, but the texture of the ... full story
Souped-up sandwiches are a Super Bowl party tradition, but that doesn't limit you to Italian grinders and 6-foot meatball subs.These roasted pepper and spinach flatbread sandwiches blend plenty of flavorful vegetables with a hearty cheese spread made ... full story
Dear Lisa: I love to order clam chowder in restaurants, but have never had the courage to make it at home, mainly because I don't know anything about buying and preparing fresh clams. Do you have any advice for a novice clam chowder-maker? -- Pam D.D ... full story
PAN-FRIED CATFISH WITH SMOKEY POTATOESStart to finish: 25 minutesServings: 41 pound baby red potatoes, quartered1/2 cup water2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon smoked paprika2 small yellow onions, thinly sliced1 green bell pepper, ... full story
CHICAGO -- Pomegranate thyme and bing cherry balsamic may sound like salad dressings, and lemon chamomile creme custard may evoke thoughts of fancy teas, but they're actually cutting edge flavors in the latest fad to hit the baking scene -- doughnut ... full story
Though cupcakes are by definition a portion-controlled dessert, don't let their diminutive size fool you.It's not at all unusual for a cupcake recipe to include a cup or more of butter. And that's before you even start making the frosting. However, w ... full story
Not ready to brave the deep fryer for a do-it-yourself doughnut? These simple baked chocolate doughnuts take the hot oil out of the equation. And once you slather them with a chocolate glaze, you'll never know you skipped the frying.To make your own ... full story
The Restaurant Monitor is a weekly listing of scores for restaurants inspected by the Brazos County Health Department.Inspection scores are on a 100-point scale. Generally, scores below 80 might cause the department to schedule a follow-up visit. A s ... full story
Buying locally grown foods carries many benefits -- nutritional and ecological as well as economical."Local food" does not have a specific definition, but these foods typically have been grown or raised within a 100-mile radius, so buying locally sav ... full story
Dear Lisa: I have mixed success in making molded gelatin salads. Sometimes they mold and release perfectly and other times they don't set up or turn out properly. Any advice you could give would be most appreciated! -- Mrs. B.N.Dear Mrs. B.N.: There ... full story
So maybe you're not quite ready to make -- or even try -- pomegranate thyme doughnuts. Don't worry. This recipe for fried doughnuts from Food Network host Alton Brown will give you back-to-basics good flavor without too much trouble.The doughnuts are ... full story
Dear Lisa: I'm curious about the significance of the numbers on packages of imported pasta. I have a couple of packages of pasta from Italy, and one says "Spaghetti no.116," and the other is "Rigatoni no.126." I notice that the American brands of pas ... full story
The Restaurant Monitor is a weekly listing of scores for restaurants inspected by the Brazos County Health Department.Inspection scores are on a 100-point scale. Generally, scores below 80 might cause the department to schedule a follow-up visit. A s ... full story
Whenever possible, keep things simple ... and loaded with saturated fat. OK, this recipe for fettuccine Alfredo is easy enough to become a weeknight staple. With just four ingredients and about 20 minutes, you can have a breathtakingly good Alfredo o ... full story
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts can almost always benefit from a marinade, which imparts both moisture and flavor.Most marinades are made from a combination of oil and an acidic ingredient, such as citrus juice, vinegar or wine. The marinade for t ... full story
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