Doctor devises a winner for wine pairing
Maureen Dudgeon of Kansas City won a cookie contest with this recipe for Portofignos, a chocolate sable with port-soaked figs and salted walnuts.
Dad hands down his passion for good food
When Ryan Hopkins makes meals for his family, everyone tastes the love. The family of five savors the ritual of eating together, and they all share cooking duties, with Hopkins serving as head chef. “Everyone has a part to play in the kitchen,” he says.
Entertainer shows he cares through cooking
Joe Kieszkowski woos and wows with his food. Kieszkowski started to cook when Linda, his wife of nearly 50 years, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1984. After Linda’s death nearly two years ago, Kieszkowski finds solace in his kitchen where he prepares meaningful meals for friends and family.
Compassionate cook enjoys making memories
Alyvia Elliott channels her mother both in the kitchen and life. A nurturer by nature, Elliott has been on the receiving end of compassionate cooking since her mother and baby daughter — both named Claudette — died last year.
Memorial Day grilling: How to make smoked salmon
Paul Goehausen is stoked to smoke outdoors this Memorial Day weekend. He grills year-round in his outdoor kitchen in Leawood and says the key to a satisfying savory result is smoking the meat or fish “low and slow.”
