"Fluff" salads are a Midlands staple
A marshmallow, whipped cream and fruit dessert

'Polish Classic Recipes' to savor
In compiling the cookbook, "Polish Classic Recipes," an extension of a critically acclaimed cookbook called "The Art of Polish Cooking," by his mother, Alina Zeranska in 1968, Peter and Laura Zeranski created a book of traditional recipes handed...

Make your springtime celebrations sweet with delicate cookies
The daffodils and violets have replaced the evergreens and poinsettias, and just as the seasons change so does our appetite. Heavy dishes and desserts we enjoyed at the holiday parties and feasts are retired — at least for several months — and lighter fare is what we desire.

'We lost HALF our weight': So how did these women do it? And how are they going to avoid putting it all back on?
The story of how three women lost between 11 and 14 stone in weight, and what they plan to do to keep the weight off in the future.

Graduation grub gets A+
Moms of the Class of 2012 have probably had menus for "the" graduation celebration planned for months, if not longer than that. In towns from little to big, back yards and driveways will be filled with family and friends celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2012 and wishing the new graduates all the best as they complete one step and look forward to the next.

Breakfast on Mother's Day: Do kids today really serve it on a tray?
The idea of children serving breakfast in bed on Mother's Day is entrenched in American culture -- celebrated in sitcoms both classic and modern. Whether it's a real tradition or an outdated cliche upon which to build newspaper and magazine food features depends upon whom you ask. (Attempts to find mothers with anecdotes to share for this story were met largely with a chorus of "does that really ...

Rub on red meat: Steak OK, but plant-based sides are important
Kevin Workum and nutritionist Kristine Van Workum grill London broil before putting salmon on the grill, striking a balance between red meat and a protein source that studies say is more healthful.

Best iPhone apps for recipes
I find recipe apps really useful as it allows me to easily search for new ideas without having to flick through recipe books or trawl through the internet. Here are my picks of the best recipe apps based on criteria such as ease of use, search functionality and recipe range are as follows.

Fine arts are as worthy as other courses; Remember sacrifices on Memorial Day; Think vegan cooking this holiday
There has been much discussion about the way in which student cumulative grade-point averages are calculated. I do not really wish to comment on that aspect, with the exception of congratulating all of the students who have worked so hard to make education a priority.

Culinary classes and events: Week of May 23, 2012
Sur La Table-Farmers Market location, Los Angeles: Food of the Greek Islands, 6:30 tonight ($69); Asian Noodle Night, 6:30 p.m. Thursday ($69); Fabulous Desserts, 11 a.m. Friday ($69); French Bistro Classics, 6:30 p.m. Friday ($85); Essential Knife Skills, 2 p.m. Saturday ($59);