With the big Thanksgiving feast right around the corner, some of you may be looking forward to delicious food, good company with family or friends and a long nap after the tryptophan starts kicking in. Some, however, may be dreading the get-together at someone’s home that isn’t known for their culinary prowess. Not only do …
Perfect in pies and fun to carve and roast the seeds, pumpkins are taking center stage right now. The versatile member of the squash family has many great applications in the culinary world, but one that may surprise you is what great soup pumpkins make. The creamy texture of cooked pumpkins provides the perfect backdrop …
Sometimes it’s the simple things in life that bring so much happiness. Sleeping in on a Sunday morning, taking a walk in the woods on a crisp fall day or setting aside time to finish a book you’ve promised yourself you’d read one day. The same can be said in the culinary world, where chefs …
Without question, fall is my favorite time of year with its cooler temperatures, beautiful colors and pigskins flying in stadiums across the country. Don’t get me wrong, I love the summer months, but sometimes the humidity is so high I feel like I’m walking around in a cup of chowder. Fall also brings with it …
One of the great things about the start of football season is… it’s football season. Downside is that summer’s almost gone and cooler temps are on the way, followed by even colder temps and arctic air after that. But that also means it’s the beginning of soup season. Nothing warms the soul like a perfectly …
I never really get sick of fresh sweet corn slathered in butter and hit with a pinch of salt and fresh cracked pepper. But every now and then I like to switch it up a bit and make Mexican street corn. Also called elote, Mexican street corn is very popular south of the border, but …
A Tuscan toasted bread and fresh tomato panzanella salad may be just the ticket for you to enjoy and show off all those garden-fresh tomatoes you don’t always know what to do with. This is one of those recipes that has very few ingredients, so each one must be of the best quality and prepared …
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By Andy MuellerCorrespondent In trying to keep with my “no-cook summer,” I’m constantly looking for ways to take advantage of fresh summer produce without turning on the oven or stove, unless absolutely necessary. The exception to the rule is firing up the grill, because we have a lot of cookouts to host or attend in …
Chef Andy’s Galley 57 to temporarily close, Black & Tan Grille will reopen By Nick WoodActing Editor For Andy Mueller, better known to Press Times readers as Chef Andy, the opportunity to partner with downtown real estate developer Steve Schneider to bring back the restaurant he helped found almost 25 years ago was serendipitous. “Black …
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By Andy Mueller Correspondent This one is fun – a vinaigrette that can wake up any salad, be used as a marinade or be a zesty dip for your fresh veggies or crusty bread. It’s definitely a “rustic” style vinaigrette as peppers, onions and olives are pulsed to a fine mince, but add amazing texture …
