Apple Cider

Quinoa and black beans are pillars of my pantry. In summer, I toss them into a satisfying, protein-packed salad with ripe tomatoes. At this time of year, however, I replace the tomatoes with something just as refreshing yet more seasonally appropriate:...

For a dinner at home last night, just the two of us, we made steamed mussels — not our usual recipe that involves lots of freshly cracked black pepper, but “mussels with bacon, apple and shallot” from the new book and iPad app “...

As we head into the depth of winter, it only seems right to offer a recipe for a soup that is chock full of vegetables and even a little bit of fruit. I've been making it for years. A long time ago, much longer than I'd like to admit, I joined a group...

The plink, plink, plink of sap hitting the bottom of a metal bucket is music to Sheryl Pedrick's ears, she says. That means there will be a symphony in the woods around Ladew Topiary Gardens in Monkton in the weeks ahead. The education coordinator at the...

Some occasions require a touch of romance. Nothing too formal or over the top — no scattered rose petals or strolling violins. Just good, interesting food served capably in a special setting. Baldwin's Station in historic Sykesville is just the...

What a grand addition to Easton’s dining options. Two Rivers Brewing Co., which opened just before Christmas in the former home of Mount Vernon Ale House, looms large in the urban landscape, its beautiful Victorian turret bringing a renewed...

At Maggie's Farm, on a late December night, the small, square Harford Road dining room was full, with couples and foursomes along the edges, and in the middle, two separate large parties, of 12 and 18, celebrating birthdays. We were concerned about...

Apple Cider and Herb Brine: 1 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 gallon Apple Cider 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 4 oz Fresh Thyme 4 oz Fresh Rosemary 6 Garlic Cloves, chopped 1 gallon iced water Combine all brine ingredients, except...

There's a secret ingredient in this easy French Onion Soup that will surprise you. Try it for yourself and see why this is one of the most popular onion soup recipes we have ever shared! Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 45 min   What You'll Need: - 3...

My theory works: Surround myself with friends, good food and wine on New Year's Eve, and the future's so bright I gotta wear shades. Some years my friends and I revel in an array of appetizers; others we cook up steaming bowls of stew or platters of...

Check out festivals and events in December across the state. View events this coming weekend, or view the whole month's offerings by region below: Coming up this week Through Dec. 30: Holidays Around the World, Lake Buena Vista. This Epcot tradition...

Slow Cookers are super when you're too busy to stand watch over your stove top. Well, our slow cooker recipe for old-world inspired Good Luck Pork and Cabbage, popular for good fortune in the new year, is sure to make your life in the kitchen easier....