Stories tagged with "foodtop"

Thanksgiving turkey on the grill frees up the kitchen for side dishes by Jolene.Ketzenberger

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... – Nov 17, 2009 at 5:55 PM in Food & Drink

Give thanks to other cooks by Tj Banes

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... – Nov 15, 2009 at 4:41 PM in Food & Drink

Fever's Hoffman has passion for food that rivals her love of basketball by Jolene.Ketzenberger

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... – Nov 10, 2009 at 4:32 PM in Food & Drink

New models drive the comeback for pressure cookers by Jolene.Ketzenberger

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... – Nov 03, 2009 at 6:34 PM in Food & Drink

Cupcakes are fun to make and decorate for Halloween by Jolene.Ketzenberger

It’s been almost a decade since the HBO program “Sex and the City” launched the cupcake craze by featuring New York City’s Magnolia Bakery. But consumer... – Oct 27, 2009 at 5:09 PM in Food & Drink

Saraga brings international flair to local tables by Jolene.Ketzenberger

Unusual ingredients, unfamiliar spices and labels in a different language — it’s no wonder international markets can be a bit intimidating. But for local chef Karl... – Oct 20, 2009 at 7:19 PM in Food & Drink

Make your next dinner a meal in one with soup by Jolene.Ketzenberger

Is there anything better than a hearty bowl of soup on a chilly fall day? Whether simmered in the slow cooker or warmed up on the stove, seasonal soups let home cooks cozy up to... – Oct 13, 2009 at 8:09 PM in Food & Drink

Columbia Club elevates dining by Cathy Kightlinger

Thanks to a little persistence, members of the 120-year-old Columbia Club are dining once again in its Crystal Terrace Restaurant. The club’s dining was moved from the... – Oct 07, 2009 at 6:16 PM in Food & Drink

Shrimp, mussels and more are easy to cook at home by Jolene.Ketzenberger

Is shellfish a bargain or a splurge — or both? From shrimp to mussels to scallops, shellfish is experiencing a jump in popularity these days as cost-conscious diners look for... – Oct 06, 2009 at 4:26 PM in Food & Drink

Sweet potatoes take the spotlight for color, flavor and versatility by Jolene.Ketzenberger

It’s all about technique. Local chef Carl Conway can turn just about any ingredient into a star — even the humble sweet potato. » Sweet potato recipes from... – Sep 29, 2009 at 4:25 PM in Food & Drink

Menu can be just the starting point for diners at Jiallo's by Tj Banes

A visit to Jiallo’s is like walking into the house of a friend who asks if you’re hungry, and then scampers off into the kitchen to fix something wonderful. On our... – Sep 23, 2009 at 7:36 PM in Food & Drink

Chili gets attention from area wineries by Jolene.Ketzenberger

Whether it’s made with beans or without, whether it features beef, chicken or no meat at all, chili remains one of the quintessential dishes of fall. People may not agree on... – Sep 22, 2009 at 4:35 PM in Food & Drink

Diners are developing a taste for Korean cuisine by Jolene.Ketzenberger

Korean food, with its emphasis on balance and bold flavors, has been pegged by some as the next big food trend, ready to take on Thai for the title of hippest Asian cuisine. Pushed... – Sep 15, 2009 at 5:08 PM in Food & Drink

New Eastside restaurant fills up diners for breakfast, brunch or lunch by amanda.kingsbury

The solitary cook at Spuds Family Restaurant on a Saturday morning is wondering where his lone server went. “I hope she didn’t quit,” he says jokingly, scanning... – Sep 10, 2009 at 5:52 PM in Food & Drink

A vodka made in our state from corn? Dah! by Jolene.Ketzenberger

Local food fans certainly appreciate the late-summer bounty of the Hoosier state. They wax poetic about heirloom tomatoes, they shop farmers markets for Indiana fruits and... – Sep 08, 2009 at 5:50 PM in Food & Drink

Gourmet Franks arrives in Broad Ripple by Amy Bartner

When a friend and I walked into the new Gourmet Franks in Broad Ripple, I couldn’t help but compare it to that other hot-dog place in Indianapolis. Grilled all-beef hot dogs... – Sep 03, 2009 at 4:37 PM in Food & Drink

The good egg: versatile, nutritious and pretty cheap by Jolene.Ketzenberger

Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, baked in a frittata, chopped into a salad or whipped into a souffle, eggs remain one of the most versatile of ingredients. And at about a $1... – Sep 01, 2009 at 5:04 PM in Food & Drink

FARMbloomington blends big-city chef with decent prices by Jolene.Ketzenberger

Don’t let its folksy facade deceive you. Although Daniel Orr’s FARMbloomington restaurant has a casual, farmhouse feel, underneath is the culinary creativity... – Aug 27, 2009 at 4:43 PM in Food & Drink

Indy pizza biz never better by Jenny Elig

Pizza’s perfect: recession-proof, inventive, fast and pretty cheap. Created from stone-ground wheat, fresh tomatoes ripened under the Mediterranean sun and softly layered... – Aug 27, 2009 at 4:39 PM in Food & Drink

Celebrate Labor Day with a cookout that's easy and fun by Jolene.Ketzenberger

It may feel like summer — and late August in Indiana usually does — but Labor Day still marks the unofficial end of the summertime season. It also presents the perfect... – Aug 25, 2009 at 6:19 PM in Food & Drink