A healthy muffin with a sweet (potato) side

When I told my mother -- a fiend for candied ginger -- that I was testing a batch of these muffins, she said she wished she could fly right over and dig in. She's not the only one.

Putting the coffee back in the coffeecake

Adding coffee to coffeecake is a simple way to take something great and make it even better.

Chef Sarah Labensky shares favorite recipes in new cookbook

Patrons of the Front Door-Back Door restaurant have reasons to celebrate. First, far from closing Sept. 8 as had been originally announced, the doors of "the Door" -- one of downtown Columbus' most popular eateries since 1996 -- remain open. And second, even as departing owner and chef Sarah Labensky turns over the keys to new proprietors Jim Lewis and Steve McLemore, she has released a much-anticipated cookbook.

A burger for Dad so good it seems bad for him

Dads love grilling. Dads love burgers. Trouble is, good burgers don't always love Dad back.

Dinner in 35 minutes: Chicken with ginger and orange stuffing

For those of you who haven't kept up with Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer-actor has had a whole lifestyle thing going on.

O, omelets! September is National Breakfast Month: Have you loved an omelet lately?

Greek chicken, tomato and green bean sauté

The flavors are Greek; the cooking method is Chinese. The fusion results in a dish that is full of flavor. It's a good way to use up late-season green beans, which can be a little tough.

An elegant luncheon takes on New Orleans style

When a special Tennessee Williams Tribute luncheon called for Southern elegance with a New Orleans twist, Chef Marty Wages of Columbus was ready with ideas.

Open for 'business': The Patriot Café begins a new chapter in food service at Heritage Academy

Visitors who haven't been to Heritage Academy's Student Activities Building for a while are in for quite a surprise. What used to be a gray, utilitarian corner of the auditorium and gym space at the Columbus school has been transformed into a contemporary café.

Give apples healthy, delicious brulee treatment

'Food Network Star' finalist and MUW alumna returns for visit to alma mater

As a 16-year-old moving from South Africa to Tupelo 12 years ago, Linkie Marais admits she was in for a huge culture shock.

Melon mania: Jazz up Labor Day with watermelon, outside the box

What summer superstar is green and oval, weighs an average of 15 to 30 pounds and is harvested in quantity on more than 2,400 acres in Mississippi? Watermelon, of course.

Blending best of s'mores and puffed rice treats

School often starts when kids still have summer on the brain. So these easy-to-make bars have summer in mind, too.

A blueberry muffin that thinks it's a pancake

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