Although the tasty traditions may always ring true, ballparks across the country are incorporating hometown hits, BBQ in our case naturally, for new flavors and sophistication. To get the most out of the game, prepare to arrive with an empty stomach and leave with even emptier pockets.
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Although the tasty traditions may always ring true, ballparks across the country are incorporating hometown hits, BBQ in our case naturally, for new flavors and sophistication. To get the most out of the game, prepare to arrive with an empty stomach and leave with even emptier pockets.
The Pie Five Pizza Co. — which sells individual pizzas made to order and cooked in five minutes — has picked a place for its first area location. Pie Five plans to open later this summer at 13366 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.
Some 60 farms and gardens within the city limits are on show in this week’s Urban Grown Farms & Gardens Tour sponsored by Cultivate Kansas City.
The new business -- named Mio, An Italian Pizzeria -- opened at 4800 W. 135th Street, a few doors down from its sister restaurant Mio, An Italian Trattoria. Both Mios share appetizers, soups and salads. But the new pizzeria has a build-your-own bruschetta bar ($6) and a wide selection of customizable pies with thin, chewy crusts.
Sweet inspiration struck when Maureen Dudgeon entered a contest to create a cookie that best pairs with Fonseca Bin 27 Porto, a port wine. Dudgeon’s Portofignos recipe won the grand prize in the contest judged by New York chocolatier Jacques Torres and cookbook author Dorie Greenspan. Dudgeon’s baking skills reflect her nurturing nature.
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.
The Star’s Santa Fe Chicken is another way to get the delectable crispy crunch of fried chicken while skipping the fat (and mess) of frying. Multigrain tortilla chips provide a crumb crust while low-fat buttermilk helps the pieces adhere to lean, skinless, boneless chicken breasts.
Choose sustainable swordfish for your health and the health of the environment. The Star’s Grilled Swordfish Rolls are an excellent source of selenium, niacin and vitamin B12, as well as a good source of zinc.
Though it’s great as the smooth centerpiece for a light summer lunch, Andrew Mills’ recipe for Chilled Avocado Soup is equally great as the prelude to tacos, burritos or enchiladas, and makes the humble fare worthy of a party.
Julie Groshong loves asparagus. But the student chef at Johnson County Community College knows the delicate spring vegetable doesn’t make everyone’s favorites list. So sometimes she disguises it, as in this salad that uses thinly shaved asparagus ribbons.
The Pie Five Pizza Co. — which sells individual pizzas made to order and cooked in five minutes — has picked a place for its first area location. Pie Five plans to open later this summer at 13366 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.
Ivan Marquez has built a strong following with two Overland Park restaurants, one full-service, the other fast-casual. Now he’s expanding with a third restaurant. But this one is on the other side of the metro area, in Gladstone.
