Cook bacon in a large, heavy skillet over medium until crisp, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the drippings in skillet; transfer 2 tablespoons of ...

Place an oven rack into the middle position and begin heating to 350 degrees. While oven heats, lightly coat a jelly roll or half-sheet pan with olive oil. Set aside. Trim the Brussels sprouts' stem ...

Dear SOS: My wife and I had occasion to eat at Palazzo Giuseppe in downtown San Luis Obispo in mid-March. We had a Brussels sprout salad with goat cheese and pecans that was outstanding. The salad was ...

The eight pecan pies sampled as part of the judging. Left to right: Harris Teeter, Walmart, Marie Callender's, Food Lion, Sprouts, Edwards, Publix, The Fresh Market. Thanksgiving is right around the ...

There may be no hotter, trendier ingredient of the last year or so than the pomegranate. My first introduction to this rusty red-skinned fruit filled with ruby-like seeds was during grammar school. As ...

This salad balances crunch, richness, and brightness in equal measure. Raw Brussels sprouts are thinly shaved and paired with crisp apples, then dressed with a creamy lemon vinaigrette blended with ...

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In a hot sauté pan, toss the Brussels sprouts with the olive oil, sugar, salt and garlic. Once the garlic starts to brown, about two ounces of butter. Sauté until sprouts are burned and somewhat ...

OK, the turkey is non-negotiable at Thanksgiving, but feel free to jazz up your holiday table with side dishes either new or retooled for 2009. It’s easier than you might think. Here is sage advice ...

Don’t forget to look for main dish ingredients at your local farmers market. Our markets are full of fresh meat and seafood items to make your meal the freshest you can make. On a recent trip to our ...