My spice racks are overflowing with must-have herbs and spices plus lots of delicious rubs and blends that make adding flavor super simple.

If salmon’s on the menu, I might sprinkle it with salt and pepper and dill, or I…

Firing up the grill this weekend? Throwing on some hot dogs? You’re not alone, as reporter Anthony Hagan reported in today’s Post-Dispatch. (Click here for his story.)

But what brand of hot dogs do you reach for? The editors at…

Just about every longtime St. Louisan remembers the golden age of cafeterias. Miss Hulling’s, Pope’s, the Forum — these places fed the masses, and fed them well.

While the memories live on, not all of the recipes survived. One that did,…

Pancakes seem made for lazy mornings, but these are so easy you could stir together a batch on a weekday. That’s because they start with pancake/biscuit mix (such as Bisquick, although other brands are available). The recipe is written for…

Next time you crank up the grill, don’t stop after the entree. Grilling fresh fruit can make it sweeter and introduce a whole new flavor dimension to dessert.

Sliced pineapple is great on the grill, as are bananas (as long…

In this Wednesday’s Let’s Eat, reporter Harry Jackson Jr. writes an ode to his immersible blender. He’s using it daily to make smoothies, soups, vegetable purees and other dishes — most of them healthful, a few of them ultra-indulgent. He…

Fresh, in-season strawberries are so good that they require little (if any) enhancement. This pie lets the fresh flavor of uncooked berries shine. I made it over the weekend, and my family loved it.

If you have the time or…

I was a devoted viewer of Bravo’s “Top Chef” this season, and last week, I was in for a real treat. I watched the finale with Stephanie Izard, the eventual winner. (Not that this was an intimate affair — we…

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Sangria is a great summer drink, for a few or for a crowd, on the deck or at a picnic. If you’re taking sangria on the road, add the sparkling water and fruit at the last minute, and don’t forget…