That means finding at least one substantial vegetable offering, a dish that will do double duty, serving as an entree for those who skip the meat course and who may pass on dishes containing cheese or dairy as well. But lately, the task has been compounded: there's hardly a family or holiday gathering out there these days that doesn't include at least one vegetarian at the dining table. Another favorite is Landau's seitan pot roast, a mix of a protein-rich soy food and vibrant vegetables...

President Doe demonstrated this when Liberians witnessed him actively engaged in agricultural projects and even mandated all ministers in his government to establish agricultural projects in their home counties or elsewhere in the country. It is also often quoted that he who controls the stomach control the mind and it is undoubtedly clear that the mind of a nation is the powerhouse that propels it to achieve its development goals. It is often stated that a nation that can not feed its...

The vegetables cook in eight to 10 minutes, less time than its takes to chop them, she said. She suggested a using a pump-spritzer to apply the vinaigrette to a salad that included craisins, pecans and apples as well as lettuce. She recommended tossing rather than stirring the vegetables to keep them crisp. In addition to the seven presenters, 10 other homemaker members served samples of the items demonstrated. Instead of rigidly following the recipe, Harris added buttermilk to her mixture...

Composting the preferred fertilization method of organic farmers and gardeners for centuries has taken off in ordinary households, recycling advocates say, and officials are racing to keep up with the demand. The latest trend in kitchen gadgets among North Jersey homeowners is a stainless-steel compost pail, filled to the brim with fruit scraps, vegetable peels and coffee grounds. With solid waste on the rise in Bergen and Passaic counties, an increasing number of residents are doing their...

The Mexican cowboys of west Texas who first turned a cut of a steer tough as boot leather into a meal would be hard-pressed to recognize today's tonier versions. Leftovers? Slice last night's beef, chicken, pork or roasted vegetables and reheat on the grill for fajitas. This once no-frills vaquero (cowboy) meal is now seasoned with chilies and citrus, and paired with slivers of onion, chilies and peppers. Despite its radical remake, this Tex-Mex staple's appeal has grown in gigantic leaps...

All the cooking and eating that's so central to how we celebrate Thanksgiving is meant to get the family together around the table to spend time sharing and talking. Fortunately, local restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores and delis offer a selection of almost-homemade dishes you can pick up early in the week and serve on Thursday. They include port wine-poached pear salad, braised red cabbage, roasted autumn vegetables, root vegetable gratin, Brussels sprouts with pancetta, braised Swiss...

Changes identified in recipes of leading brands Even so-called healthy options are not immune Fran Abrams Saturday November 10, 2007 The Guardian Fast food, fizzy drinks and larger portion sizes have all been blamed for rising levels of obesity. Of a dozen leading brands for which we were able to compare nutritional information from a decade or more ago with today, nine showed an increase in calories, sugar or saturated fat. But figures obtained by the Guardian suggest changes to the...

Then you come through the doorway and it opens before you into this wonderful space with enormously tall ceilings and an open kitchen to your right with all the clatter and gorgeous smells you could want. Andrea and I entered from the parking lot and promptly came to a halt as we headed past the outdoor oasis that is the patio. Despite the cool temperature, sunlight angled in, basking the stonework and rustic, wrought-iron furniture, emulating the feel of a Tuscan terrace. But usually,...

Responding to the blockage, Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Friday signed a memo ordering the Army to begin planning for a series of expected cuts, including the layoffs of up to 100,000 civilian employees and another 100,000 civilian contractors, starting as early as January, Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell said. Responding to the blockage, Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Friday signed a memo ordering the Army to begin planning for a series of expected cuts, including the...