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Green Plate Special: Pare down a packed spice rack to these essentials

by Christine Burns Rudalevige January 3, 2021May 15, 2026

Chefs weigh in on the dozen spices to bring to a desert island.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige December 27, 2020May 15, 2026

Happy Birthday, Ms. Green Plate Special!

by Christine Burns Rudalevige December 20, 2020May 15, 2026

… then 4 people and a porterhouse is just right. It’s holiday time, so don’t stint on the porcini butter.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige December 13, 2020May 15, 2026

For more than one reason, it’s worth shelling out for Maine dayboat scallops.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige December 6, 2020May 15, 2026

Or maybe crazy? Here’s how to make your own salt-dough decorations.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige November 29, 2020May 15, 2026

Food manufacturers across the United States are taking food waste and turning it into tasty food – and making re-use a selling point.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige November 22, 2020May 15, 2026

These techniques save time and oven energy.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige November 15, 2020May 15, 2026

Take a page from the French approach to potage.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige November 8, 2020May 15, 2026

With it, you can make your own brown, caster, confectioners’ and other sugars, and eliminate unnecessary packaging.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige November 1, 2020May 15, 2026

They can take on the flavors of the world and make for a meal, side or sandwich filling.