Q: My daughter has a dairy intolerance, so cheese, milk, yogurt, and ice cream are out. I'm looking for cookbooks and resources for dairy-free recipes, but everything is "vegan" or "dairy free AND gluten free" — which goes beyond what I'm looking for. We still eat meat and gluten. Any suggestions?

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For those with a permanent or temporary physical disability involving mobility impairment, cooking can present challenges as well as opportunities for creative problem solving. Not all disabilities or people are the same, but some of the common issues include limitations in standing, reaching, or using one side of the body. More

Q: My sister just suffered some major health issues that have affected her digestive system, and as a result her diet is now restricted. She can't eat any raw vegetables, complex fats, anything over spiced or too acidic. Any simple, easily digested but still yummy recipes that you can recommend?

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Q: Since I've been trying to get more serious about cooking, I have stayed away from recipes calling for any citrus zest. I find it to be very wasteful to buy a whole fruit just for a bit of zest. Do you have any suggestions on what to do with the rest of the fruit, or alternatives/substitutions for zest?

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My adventure with this big fish peaked as I tried shoving it — lovingly stuffed and carefully sewn up with pink thread — into my twenty-inch apartment-sized oven. There was swearing and a little dance of frustration. Maybe even a lump in the throat. Then I hacked it in half and moved on. More

You can have the absolute best menu and everything could come out just right but if the timing is off on party day it can leave you unnecessarily stressed and unable to actually enjoy the evening. What to do? Here are some tips for managing your time and getting everything to the table without too much stress. More

Sure you can simply pop your leftovers in the microwave, heat, eat, and enjoy. But what if you're looking to transform yesterday's dinner into something a little more special? Check out these five ways to turn almost any leftover into something entirely new! More

Q: I recently returned from New Orleans with a bottle of Steen's Pure Cane Syrup. Other than gingerbread and pecan pie, what are some ways to use this truly Southern ingredient? I am not that familiar with it, having lived in the Pacific NW all my life!

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For bakers craving consistency between batches of scones or accuracy when making a tricky cake, weighing ingredients is the key to success. Since not all recipes provide both the volume measurements (cups) and the weight measurements (ounces), here's a handy list of the most common conversions. More

If there was a favorite breakfast food at our house it would be a lightly toasted bagel smeared with cream cheese, topped with smoked salmon, red onion and capers. You know what I'm talking about — lox. It makes our world go round, but sadly it can be a little harsh on the pocketbook... unless you salt cure it at home like we do! More