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The vegetable cooking rule
I was talking to one of the Food section contributors today about cooking vegetables and she wondered if there were rules about whether the...

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Wanna grill?

Wanna grill?

Try our barbecue guide for step-by-step tips on how to prepare beef, chicken, seafood, pork, veggies, and more.
Looking for good cooks
About once a month in the Food section, we run One Cook's Best Dish, a column that features a special family recipe from a cook somewhere in this area. If you or anyone you know has a recipe that reflects your heritage, please send ideas to Globe contributor Jane Dornbusch at onebestdish@yahoo.com.
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Dining Out review
Yacht StarShip

A dining room with a view

1.5 Stars  Yacht StarShip, a dining yacht, arrived in June.
Cheap eats
Z Square at Post Office Square in Boston offers a tuna sandwich

Downtown lunch spots

The Carving Station and Z Square are both welcome additions to a humdrum downtown lunch scene.

Plonk of the month

Plonk of the month

Perfect for sipping on the back porch

These red wines are good on their own or with a light summer meal.
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Coquilles St. Jacques, served at Elephant Walk

Diary of a celiac

How one woman found satisfaction while staying gluten-free.
Recipes for newlywedsRecipes for newlyweds
New to marriage — and cooking? Check out our guide.
Corner the market

Corner the market

Starting with farm-fresh vegetables makes summertime cooking easy and flavorful.
Wait-y issues

Wait-y issues

He is known simply as The Waiter, the anonymous server/writer behind the popular blog Waiter Rant. Now The Waiter has a new book out based on the blog, "Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip -- Confessions of a Cynical Waiter."
Summer sauce hinges on color and flavor
Taste Kitchen

Summer sauce hinges on color and flavor

Italian basil pesto is the Swiss Army knife of summer sauces. This time of year, fresh-tasting field pesto and a bowl of pasta is fine summer dining. For those, who don't want to puree the herb and seasonings, store-bought is the way to go.
Taking the wrap for moist fish

Taking the wrap for moist fish

Wrapping fish before cooking is common in many cuisines. The French use parchment paper or you can wrap fish or lean meats in bacon, pancetta, and prosciutto, all of which impart a smoky-salty flavor.
Recipe Bluefish wrapped in grape leaves
A restaurant off to the races
Food & Travel

A restaurant off to the races

The London name has been synonymous with stunning French pastries and artisan breads. Now the family is hoping to parlay that good will to the savory side of the business.
Recipe Asparagus salad with shallot vinaigrette
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