Elizabeth Dougherty (originally written for publication in 2006) A Growing Trend Among Chefs: Hunting Down Tonight’s Menu Chefs are packing heat. Something to think about the next time you send a dish back to the kitchen.

One of the first synthetic foods to be lab-created was meat and the hamburger was the first in line to be tested. The scientist who created it had to have a taste of the burger, and he said it was not bad but needed seasoning. Since it is artificial beef …

St. Patrick’s Day is coming and the Leprechauns are feeling frisky! A cozy Irish meal, a pint of Guinness (or a nice cabernet for the less brave), and a heavenly dessert will lead you over the rainbow to a romantic Irish evening.

This is probably one of the most challenging recipes I’ve formulated and tested. It took me three tries to get the texture and taste I wanted. It’s got the batter and crunch of fried chicken without all the fat and the mashed potatoes have no butter or milk. The red-eye …

While I’m testing all these Christmas cookies, I’m trying to eat a little lighter for my meals! Believe it or not, this still tastes great without the coconut milk. Here’s a great, one-pot recipe that takes minutes to cook and is full of flavor. Serves 1 as a main course …