By BOB BATZ JR., Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Infusion method takes one-pot cooking to new levels
In her recently updated and provocative cookbook, "Glorious One-Pot Meals," Elizabeth Yarnell writes, "It has been said that there are only nine cooking methods on this planet: saute, fry, bake, broil, grill, slow-cook, braise, boil and steam."
But Yarnell makes it 10 with her process for "infusion cooking," a term she's actually patented.
Some recipes for Passover
Here are some recipes to consider making for Passover, the eight-day Jewish festival marking the ancient Hebrews' deliverance from slavery in Egypt. This year, Passover begins at sundown on April 8 and continues until sundown on April 16.
ROASTED GARLIC ASPARAGUS
(Tested by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Side-dish ideas for Thanksgiving
Rick Rodgers not only wrote the book on Thanksgiving dinner, he also updated it.He's freshened his "Thanksgiving 101," which was first published in 1998. No doubt many readers have their gravy-stained originals.
Learn about foods almost good enough to die for
If you seek inspiration in your quest for foods to eat before you die, get your hands on the book "1,001 Foods to Die For."
Honey cake reveals magic for Rosh Hashana
"Magical Honey Cake" is one of the delicious recipes in a magical new cookbook. Consider trying this version of the traditional treat for Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. The holiday starts at sundown on Sept. 29 and ends at nightfall on Oct. 1.
It's the time of year for pigskin pigging out
You gotta love it: The glowing gridiron, the sizzle of pigskin, the crunch of ribs and other bones, the chips falling where they may.And I'm not talking about just the sport of football, but also the big feasts that go hand-in-mouth with watching the games.
Express Super Bowl loyalty with the brew you choose
No matter what your NFL loyalties, New England vs. New York in the Super Bowl could be a lot of fun, if while watching the game you're tasting and comparing brews from those two areas.If you grant that the Patriots represent all of New England, you'd have a big range of good craft brews to try. But even if you stick to Massachusetts, you can do quite well.
Ham for the holiday season, country style
CADIZ, Ky. -- Some folks here are so serious about ham, they still make their own.

