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  1. The Skinny Mojito by Vince Josephson, beverage manager for the Rendezvous Bar at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage. Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    Lean libations: no extra calories in these flavor-filled concoctions

    Ever since Weight Watchers made a splash on the dieting scene in the 1960s, we've been told to treat drinking like vampires treat sunlight.

    • May. 15, 2012
  2. The arrival of spring means the arrival of fresh artichokes. ED SUBA JR./MCT

    Don't fear the artichoke: Steam or stuff and enjoy

    You have to wonder about the man who ate the first artichoke.

    • May. 15, 2012
  3. Elizabeth Karmel's “French Chicken” is chicken slathered with mustard, white wine and scallion sauce. Matthew Mead/The Associated press

    Famed chicken recipe meets grill

    When I was young, Julia Child was as much a fixture in my family's kitchen as she was on television.

    • May. 15, 2012

  4. In defense of the versatile rosé

    A couple of times a year I feel the need to rise to the defense of rosé wines. It's because they don't get the respect they deserve.

    • May. 15, 2012

  5. Rockwood Grill open for business in Palm Desert

    Rockwood Grill opened Thursday at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert.

    • May. 11, 2012
  6. Petrale Sole with capers, lemon, and butter. Crystal Chatham/The Desert sun

    Mimmo's dishes it up in Palm Desert

    I always get a good laugh when I hear people say, “Wouldn't it be fun to open a restaurant?”

    • May. 10, 2012
  7. Cooking with Class also offers adult cooking sessions and baking programs. Pamela Bieri/Special to MyDesert

    Summer camp teaches kids the art of cooking

    LA QUINTA — Temperatures aren't the only thing rising in La Quinta as summer approaches.

    • May. 9, 2012
  8. Drew Davis is executive chef and co-owner of Catalan Mediterranean Cuisine restaurant in Rancho Mirage. Pamela Bieri/Special to MyDesert

    Rancho Mirage's new Catalan Mediterranean has a ‘passion for food'

    RANCHO MIRAGE — Since its March debut, Catalan Mediterranean Cuisine restaurant has enjoyed a busy midseason with Spanish-inspired cuisine.

    • May. 9, 2012
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    Fresh pick of the week from certified farmers' market

    Pay homage to mom this Mother's Day with a bouquet of sunflowers.

    • May. 9, 2012
  10. A banner hangs out front of the Sugarloaf Cafe on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, to announce the restaurant's reopening. The restaurant is at 70-111 Highway 74, across from the Pinyon fire station. Current hours of operation are Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crystal Chatham/The Desert Sun

    Share your memories of Sugarloaf Cafe

    Sugarloaf Cafe, a landmark restaurant steeped in history, has reopened under a new owner who has spent the last year renovating the place.

    • May. 9, 2012
  11. Spring Baby Artichoke & Shaved Chanterelle Salad with Sunchoke “Linguine” Marilyn Chung/The Desert Sun

    Chemist of the kitchen

    There aren't any microscopes or beakers in sight, but the kitchen at Morgan's in the desert is where a “mad scientist” works tirelessly to infuse as much nutrition and flavor as possible into every bite.

    • May. 8, 2012
  12. A new way to try eggs is by baking them. Joan Barnett Lee/Modesto Bee

    Make-ahead breakfast makes morning brighter

    One look at the mess in the kitchen and that special-day meal the children made for you can lose its appeal.

    • May. 8, 2012
  13. “Around the World in 80 Plates” is co-hosted by Aussie celebrity chef Curtis Stone and Iron Chef Cat Cora. Michael Loccisano/Bravo

    '80 Plates' blends 'Top Chef,' 'Race'

    Television's airwaves are so filled with quickfires, cupcake battles and chef tantrums these days, viewers may be forgiven for muddling it all into some Next-Top-Kitchen-Cupcake-Nightmare.

    • May. 8, 2012

  14. Claiborne bio details foodie revolution

    Many of us can no longer remember what life was like before arugula and balsamic vinegar became part of the larder, celebrity chefs strutted their stuff on TV, and the term “foodie” made its way into common parlance.

    • May. 8, 2012

  15. It's time to end the bubbly brouhaha

    Christian Huot, for years the wine steward at The Fifth Grill in Toronto, emailed a growing concern: “It's time we stop using ‘Champagne' for every wine with bubbles in it.”

    • May. 8, 2012

  16. Warm rice is nice for breakfast

    Janet Whitman from Randallstown, Md., was looking for a recipe for Breakfast Rice that she has lost. She said the recipe came from a booklet put out by the Minute Rice Company in the 1960s.

    • May. 8, 2012
  17. Hibachi Steak House and Sushi Bar offers teppanyaki-style cooking in addition to traditional sushi preparation. Omar Ornelas/The Desert Sun

    Fire up good food, fun at Hibachi

    The next time you're in the mood for a quiet, subdued dining experience, I have a suggestion: do not go to Hibachi Steak House & Sushi Bar in Rancho Mirage.

    • May. 3, 2012
  18. Co-owner Greg Schmitz of Palm Greens Cafe in Palm Springs Pamela Bieri/Special to MyDesert

    Organic cafe in Palm Springs lives up to its ‘green' name

    PALM SPRINGS — Tucked into the midcentury modern Sun Center on South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Greens Cafe is one of those low-profile restaurants that, unless you're a devoted vegan or a knowledgeable local, you may not even notice it.

    • May. 2, 2012
  19. Desert Adventures combines tours with food. Submitted by Desert Adventures

    Jeep and art tours include tasty morsels along way

    Exploring the desert cities and environs via jeep, bus, tram or foot has long been a favorite for visitors and residents.

    • May. 2, 2012

  20. Fresh pick of the week for May 3

    All of the eggs come from chickens that are free-range, meaning they are allowed to roam freely as they would in nature. The eggs are fresher, more nutritious and better tasting. They contain about half as much cholesterol as eggs from factory-raised chickens. They are also twice as rich in Vitamin E, up to six times richer in beta carotene and four times higher in essential omega-3 fatty acids.

    • May. 2, 2012

  21. Cooking demos help kick off Restaurant Week

    Chefs from four of the 2012 Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Week eateries will offer cooking demonstrations at the Palm Springs Certified Farmers' Market to whet the appetites of valley foodies.

    • May. 1, 2012
  22. Employ a few time-saving tricks to get Chicken Enchiladas on the table quickly. Matthew Mead/The Associated Press

    Whip up from-scratch mole chicken enchiladas

    The goal was simple — a recipe for mole chicken enchiladas that tastes authentic, but doesn't take an authentic amount of time to prepare. And thanks to two easy time-saving tricks, it turned out to be easier than I expected.

    • May. 1, 2012
  23. Shrimp scampi has a long history, but definitions vary, from how it's prepared (shrimp shelled or not) and cooked (baked, broiled, sauteed) to what it's cooked with. SUSAN M. SELASKY/DETROIT FREE PRESS

    Shrimp dish elegant yet quick and easy to make

    What's not to like about shrimp sauteed in butter with garlic?

    • May. 1, 2012

  24. Derby guests will race to the table

    It's time to start thinking about your Kentucky Derby party.

    • May. 1, 2012

  25. You're always special at Mulan

    If you've ever worked nights or a swing shift and have eaten your meals at different times than everyone else, you'll appreciate this: At Mulan, the lunch specials run all day, from opening at 11 a.m. until closing at 9 p.m.

    • May. 1, 2012
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