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Dining With The Stars: Celeb-owned restaurants

Aykroyd's House of Blues, celebrities are making their mark on the California culinary world.

• 11:49 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011

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How to fry an egg on a piece of paper

Stefan Gates, author of The Extraordinary Cookbook, shows you how to fry an egg on a piece of paper--without burning the house down!

• 6:37 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers

When my mind goes blank and I need to come up with something quick for dinner, my go-to meal is skewers. Whether it’s just my family, or I’m entertaining others, skewers offer the versatility to mix and match whatever I’m in the mood for. As a plus, they are an ...

• 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Summer Vegetable Casserole

The tomatoes, artichoke hearts and spices give this beautiful side dish a Mediterranean touch. Hands on time: 3 minutes  Total time: 1 hour and 26 minutes  Serves: 8 servings Ingredients: 2 Chinese eggplant or 1 medium fancy eggplant, sliced 1/3- to 1/2-inch thick 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 2 medium potatoes, sliced ...

• 9:57 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Trio of Herbed Summer Finger Sandwiches

> Perfect for: Luncheons, casual get-togethers. > Make and take: Assemble sandwiches up to a day before. Slice, stack on a platter and cover with plastic wrap.   Hands on time: 20 minutes  Total time: 20 minutes  Serves: 16 Ingredients: Tomato and Basil Sandwiches: 8 slices white bread 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 ...

• Updated: 9:32 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Tomato-Field Pea Salad With Garlic Mayonnaise

Hands on time: 15 minutes  Total time: 20 minutes  Serves: 6 Ingredients: FOR SALAD: 1 1/2 cups shelled field peas (a mixture of 2 or 3 kinds is nice, but a single variety is good, too) Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper 6 cups ripe summer tomatoes (again, variety is ...

• 9:49 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Sauteed Summer Squash

 Mix it up with zucchini, freshly chopped tomato, or shredded carrots for color and added nutrition. -- Virginia Willis, for Evening Edge   Hands on time: 5 minutes  Total time: 10 minutes  Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 medium onion, preferably Vidalia, diced 4 medium summer squash, sliced 8 small ...

• 9:47 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Summer Squash Gratin

Hands on time: 20 minutes  Total time: 50 minutes  Serves: 8 Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, divided 2 cups whole milk 3 sprigs flat-leaf parsley 2 sprigs thyme 10 whole black peppercorns 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 bunch green onions, white and green parts, sliced 4 medium yellow squash, quartered ...

• 9:43 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Suzan's Summer Pilaf

> Perfect for: Summer parties, family dinners. > Make and take: Assemble in a large plastic container and serve warm or at room temperature, as a main dish or a side salad. > Made famous by: Suzan Sherburn of Atlanta, who makes it with herbs, tomatoes and peppers from her ...

• 9:41 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Summer Vegetable Casserole

> Perfect for: Potlucks, cookouts, weeknight suppers. > Bake at home: Serve room temperature or reheat at destination. > Made famous by: Elaine Groves of Stone Mountain, who created it for her family. "It's even better the next day, " she said. The tomatoes, artichoke hearts and spices give this ...

• Updated: 7:53 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2012