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Tomo's menu makes it a spot worth checking into
If this weekend’s International Festival at the Indiana State Fairgrounds inspires you to check out some of the city’s ethnic restaurants, keep in mind that looks can be deceiving. Tomo Japanese Steak House&Sushi Bar opened in July in...
Sauteed pork chops made simple
As I learned in my early days as an apprentice chef, one of the first tasks performed every morning in a top restaurant kitchen is filling huge stockpots with meaty bones, aromatic vegetables, herbs, and water. Gently simmered for hours, these yield...
Reader recipe: Crab and Artichoke Dip with Parmesan Croutons
J.P. Jones, executive chef at Morton’s the Steakhouse, recently introduced new goodies for the restaurant’s Bar Bites menu, served 5 to 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 to 11 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Crab and Artichoke Dip with Parmesan Croutons (Makes...
Five things I love
Jessica Wright and her husband, Jason, owners of Indy Adventure Boot Camp, get hundreds of questions from their fitness boot camp participants about making healthy choices when life is so busy. Here are their five favorite foods for keeping fueled...
Thanksgiving turkey on the grill frees up the kitchen for side dishes
Get out the platter and the placemats — it’s almost Thanksgiving. The big day is rapidly approaching, and with it comes the annual scramble for oven space. But plenty of cooks are planning to opt out of the typical kitchen traffic jam by...
Food and culture at International Fest
Looking for some great ethnic fare? Check out this weekend’s International Festival at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The event, which includes food, music, dance and cultural exhibits, takes place in the West Pavilion 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 20;...
'Hungry Girl' entrees tame holiday binges
We’re heading into the holidays, and that can spell trouble for our waistlines. Sure, a splurge here and there won’t kill you, but eating meals low in fat and calories at home between parties is a recipe for success. The recently released...
Grilled turkey shares the table with colorful sides
Make the Thanksgiving bird on the grill and free up oven space for side dishes. Be sure to prepare the cornbread for the stuffing the day before serving. » Thanksgiving turkey on the grill frees up the kitchen for side dishes » No...
Be safe about cooking
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Meat and Poultry Hotline, (888) 674-6854, answers questions from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Thanksgiving Day hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info, join the USDA at 3 p.m. Thursday in a live...
Should you grill with charcoal or gas?
When you head out back to fire up the grill, is it gas or charcoal — or are you like the nearly 30 percent of Americans who own both? Cookbook author and barbecue expert Steven Raichlen offers the pros and cons of gas and charcoal on his Web...
Ambrosia opens eatery Downtown
New restaurant focuses on Italian classics Local restaurateur Gino Pizzi, who opened Broad Ripple’s popular Italian restaurant Ambrosia in 1979, recently launched a Downtown Indy location. Ambrosia Centro, 15 E. Maryland, will focus on classic...
Celebrity chefs to visit Indy
Celebrity chefs Anthony Bourdain, of the Travel Channel’s “No Reservations,” and Eric Ripert, of the new PBS program “Avec Eric,” will be in Indianapolis on Sept. 30 for a public event at Clowes Memorial Hall. Presented...
Give thanks to other cooks
If you have more Thanksgiving dinner guests than time and energy to serve them, maybe you need to let someone else do the cooking for you. Following are a few local grocery and carryout options: * *Boston Market A deluxe buffet package, starting at...
Fine dining spots relax a bit on dress codes
Restaurants redefine the fine-dining experience: The food’s still fancy, but you don’t have to be For Central Indiana’s top chefs, fine dining is no longer about white tablecloths and coats and ties. Good food is still a must, but...
Reader recipe: Soy cilantro strip steaks
At Traders Point Creamery in Zionsville, chef Emily Slavens prepares six themed cuisines each week for the rotating dinner menus. This soy cilantro strip steak dish is featured on the Saturday night Continental Classics menu. Soy cilantro strip...
Five things I love
Eric Stark is known for his music presence on the podium while leading the city’s 160-voice Indianapolis Symphonic Choir. But off the podium, the choir’s artistic director is proud to entertain friends and special guest soloists at some...
Wine-tasting event to talk turkey, side dishes
It’s not too soon to be thinking of Thanksgiving. For a taste of the season, head to Chateau Thomas Winery, 6291 Cambridge Way, in Plainfield (just off I-70 at Ind. 267), for its Nov. 21 Wine and Turkey Tasting. The 2 p.m. event will feature...
Get creative with your family's meals
Are you dealing with a picky eater? Mealtime battles can leave parents frustrated as well as concerned about the nutritional value of their little ones’ limited choices. With the help of recipes adapted from “Favorite Family Meals”...
Fever's Hoffman has passion for food that rivals her love of basketball
The Indiana Fever’s Ebony Hoffman, the 27-year old forward who helped lead the WNBA team to a finals run this year, shook off a mid-season slump and hit her stride during the championship round, scoring 27 points in Game 1. The Fever came close...
Moroccan Lamb Stew cooks up PDQ
Especially during the colder months, I always love a great stew. And it’s not hard to understand why. Just imagine the ultra-tender, succulent, bite-sized pieces of meat, poultry, or seafood, all swimming in flavorful liquid. Every spoonful...
3 simple dishes to try
Indiana Fever forward Ebony Hoffman is an avid food fan who cooks at home as often as possible. She shared these recipes for a quick and easy three-course meal. “They don’t take a lot of time, but they are really flavorful,” she...
Tomato Pie Bistro offerings go beyond pizza
Looks can be deceiving. From the outside, Tomato Pie Bistro looks like any other quick-bite Italian eatery. But inside, tables are covered in white linen, jazz fills the air and lots of garlic and spices tempt the taste buds. The name suggests that...
Speedy fare from pressure cookers
The following recipes were adapted from “The Pressure Cooker Gourmet” (Harvard Common Press, $24.95), by Victoria Wise, who suggests using a high-quality, heavy-gauge stainless-steel cooker. Keep in mind that most pressure-cooker recipes...
Traders Point Creamery serving dinner 6 nights a week
Looking for a new dinner option? Check out The Loft Restaurant at Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Road, near Zionsville. The farm-to-table restaurant at the award-winning organic dairy is now open for dinner six nights a week. Each night features...
Reader recipe: Calabaza en Tacha (candied pumpkin)
Othon Angel, chef from Adobo Grill in Chicago, recently demonstrated how to prepare traditional Mexican cuisine at the Indianapolis Art Center’s El Da de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration. This dessert is one of the most traditional...
Five in a Fix
Let me set the stage — tough day at work, it’s cold and rainy, and a run to the grocery store is not even an option, so why not find a recipe with ingredients you have on hand? This week’s adapted recipes for Five in a Fix were...
New models drive the comeback for pressure cookers
The pressure cooker may be the most misunderstood piece of cookware ever to sit on a stove. That is, if it even makes it to the stove. Many remain in their boxes, stashed in the basement or hidden in the upper reaches of a kitchen cabinet, unused,...
Twitter with The Star
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Twitter with The Star
Sign up at www.twitter.com to follow Jolene Ketzenberger’s tweets about food, cooking and life in Indy @JKetzenberger. Post your own tweets and let us know what’s happening on your side of town. Check out www.twitter.com for details.
Twitter with The Star
Sign up at www.twitter.com to follow Jolene Ketzenberger’s tweets about food, cooking and life in Indy @JKetzenberger. Post your own tweets and let us know what’s happening on your side of town. Check out www.twitter.com for details.
