Food & Drink

Grilled pizza with mushrooms, pear and brie

July 22, 2008 02:58 PM The smoky taste of this barbecued pizza is perfect for dinner with a tossed green salad. Or cut into wedges and serve as an appetizer.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: eight minutes

Serves: four to six

4 oz mushrooms

2 tsp olive... more

Quinoa salad with pears, feta and herbs

July 22, 2008 02:58 PM Quinoa may seem like a new grain but in fact it was a staple of the ancient Incas. It contains more protein than any other grain and all eight essential amino acids. It is also higher in unsaturated fats and lower in carbohydrates than most... more

Buttermilk pear ginger cake

July 22, 2008 02:58 PM This is perfect with a glass of milk or just-brewed tea or coffee.

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 45 to 55 minutes

Serves: 10

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 tsp baking soda

1 tbsp ground ginger

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp... more

Peanut power balls

July 14, 2008 11:02 AM Instead of taking store-bought energy bars on your next hike, try these. They taste great,... more

Double peanut cookies

July 14, 2008 11:02 AM For a quick energy boost, take these tasty cookies along for your next hike. more

Sun and sea chef salad

July 14, 2008 11:02 AM Enjoy a salad tonight. more

Greek salad pitas

July 14, 2008 11:02 AM This light sandwich is perfect for a hot summer's day. more

Shape-up blueberry smoothie

July 14, 2008 11:02 AM Is fresh or frozen blueberries to make this breakfast smoothie. more

Speedy Asian chicken stir-fry

July 7, 2008 02:03 PM This tastes just like takeout. Although the recipe looks lengthy, if you get everything chopped... more

Greek orzo pasta salad

July 7, 2008 02:03 PM Orzo is a rice-shaped pasta that is perfect for this Greek-inspired pasta salad. Serve with... more