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Jun 1, 2004

Hot off the grill

Expand your grilling expertise with recipes for shrimp, steak, chicken and stew all made over the open fire.

May 1, 2004

Appalachian trail mix

Remember GORP -- Good Old Raisins and Peanuts? These days, GORP, or trail mix, can mean a lot of different taste combinations.

Apr 1, 2004

Beyond the egg: Easter recipes

Ham is in the spotlight for Easter. Here's a recipe for glaze. Also something a little different: Ham Loaf. For dessert, a change of pace from cheesecake: Cranberry Ribbon Pie.

Mar 1, 2004

Birthday meal: fish and macaroni

Not only does the month of March bring to mind springtime images, it's my birthday! I celebrate by sharing my favorite meal: fried flounder fillets, macaroni and cheese and rich, decadent chocolate cake.

Feb 1, 2004

Keep-warm dishes

Keep warm this winter with some hearty soups, stews, chilis and drinks. Here's a recipe for one of each.

Jan 1, 2004

Hearty Romanian Dishes

Eastern European countries have made a contribution to the population of Appalachia by providing miners who immigrated to the United States looking for work and a better way of life. Romanians were among those people, and here we share recipes of noodles, sausages, and soup.

Dec 1, 2003

Easy holiday treats

Red velvet cake, date-drop cookies, truffles. If it sounds like too much work, especially near the holidays, think again. These treats are delicious, easy and festive.

Nov 1, 2003

Wild things: Ideas for cooking game

The tradition of hunting goes back to the time of the American Indians in Appalachia, when some of the area was thought to have been used strictly as hunting grounds. This article includes recipes for squirrel, venison, wild turkey and trout.

Oct 1, 2003

Not-so-scary Halloween treats

There's more than one way to create two classic Halloween treats: popcorn balls and candy apples. And some of these recipes aren't that complicated.

Sep 1, 2003

Dried, Fried Apple Pies

To anyone who has eaten a fried pie, apples are best served dried. Here are instructions for drying apples and making my Grandma's specialty.

Aug 1, 2003

Back to School Eats

Help the kids beat the back-to-school blues with some delicious breakfasts, lunches and snacks, including scrambled egg muffins, soups, cheese spread, fruit dip and brownies.

Jul 1, 2003

All-Appalachian Cookout: Extras

You need a little something on the side when you're grilling out. Here are tips on deviled eggs, potato salad, macaroni salad and strawberry dessert.

Jun 8, 2003

All-Appalachian Cookout: Hot dogs

Hot dogs are an Appalachian favorite, especially during cookout season. Here are recipes for two types of hot dog sauces, slaw, pepper relish and baked beans to go with.

May 25, 2003

Round steak: the kindest cut

Round steak has become scarce in these parts, mainly because it's not as cheap as it used to be. But in Appalachian, we still like this lean, delicious cut, especially in the recipes that follow.

Apr 11, 2003

"Almost" counts in sauce: Jim's spaghetti

Jim's Steak and Spaghetti House in Huntington, W.Va., is an institution, and the spaghetti sauce is no small part of building its reputation. Here's the recipe, meal suggestion and a bonus dessert recipe.