Raul's makes a statement with authentic Mexican fare

Is a can of Spaghetti-O's Italian? Does shaved beef on a sub roll with a side of "jus" qualify as French? How about chop suey? Does it make the grade as Chinese? Nobody would claim the above as examples of authentic ethnic fare, yet enormous piles of nachos blanketed in melted Velveeta and double-decker tacos loaded with seasoned ground beef, bright orange shredded cheese, and thick sour cream ...

Short ribs long on flavor: Invest a bit of effort (and long, slow braising) for a truly succulent entree

Once considered a cheap cut consigned to bargain shoppers, these days beef short ribs are found on the trendiest restaurant menus. It takes time and some thoughtful preparation to coax them into succulent tenderness, but your effort will be richly rewarded.

Come Into My Kitchen | A kitchen full of nourishment and love

Michella Stiles fluently speaks the language of food. Growing up, Stiles and her sister would mix it up in the kitchen with their mother, a former home economics teacher for the Shawnee Mission School District. Together, they would figuratively cook their way around the world.

The new local: How to hunt and forage with flair

Between the Internet and overnight shipping, ordering treats like live lobster, fresh pasta or even ice cream from afar seems almost prosaic. But nothing compares to having more than 300 pounds of frozen elk delivered to your office.

Vegan diet may help diabetic patients

Nutritionist Susan Levin has challenged Southern cooking diva Paula Deen to change her diet to improve her health. Last week Deen confirmed rumors that she had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Levin and other nutritionists and doctors at Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine want Deen to join their 21-day Vegan Kickstart program.

Food: Beef can be bitter-sweet

Special treatment for a classic cut of meat By Tom Castrigno SUMMIT COUNTY — As someone who does not eat beef often, I often cook it on the grill — cooking it indoors only seemed to result in a major cleaning project. But I changed my rule when the thermometer read in the single digits [...]