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The ‘other’ pasta Bolognese better suits weeknight cooking

By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Slow-simmered ragù Bolognese is the classic. But for weeknights you can instead make its tomato-free cousin. The rustic white Bolognese is made from ground meat, white wine, aromatics and olive oil. It gets on the table in under 45 minutes. In their version, the cooks at Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street use Italian sausage for ease since it already is well seasoned. Spiced turkey or chicken sausage is a lighter alternative to pork that makes sense just after the holidays. Dried porcini mushrooms provide an umami-packed ...

Satisfy guests with savory snack, wine pairing

Family Features Pairing an easy, delicious appetizer with the perfect wine doesn’t have to be as difficult as it sounds. When you’re ready to elevate your home entertaining, turn to a simplistic recipe featuring fresh, bold flavors. Developed by sommelier and founder of “The Lush Life,” Sarah Tracey, this Whipped Goat Cheese Salsa Dip is part of her “Dips and Sips” partnership with Fresh Cravings, makers of authentic-tasting chilled salsas offering a vibrant alternative to soft, dull blends of jarred salsa, flavor-filled hummus, plant-based vegan dips and veggie-packed ...

Give quick and easy meals a fun spin

Family Features Work, school, extracurricular activities, social events and more can make the winter months feel frantic and it can often seem like you’re running out of time. This seasonal time crunch makes it even more difficult to answer the age-old, mealtime question kids are always asking: “What are we having?” To help solve that daily meal dilemma and discover family-pleasing recipes that take 35 minutes or less, the RAG⁄ Meal Wheel lets the entire family take an active role in choosing what’s on the menu. Simply ask one of your kids to click the “spin” button to ...

A flatbread for the family

Family Features When dining outside with your loved ones, there are few things better than a tasty dish the whole family can enjoy. This Chipotle Chicken Flatbread makes for a perfect al fresco meal. Prepared along with a fresh salad or simply enjoyed by itself, this flatbread is simple to make and even kids will love adding the toppings and sauce. It’s colorful and fresh, making it a perfect addition to get-togethers on the patio. Plus, the cooking time is only 16 minutes, which makes this a quick and delicious solution to defeat. Chipotle Chicken Flatbread Adapted from ...

Loneliness driving man to infidelity

Dear Annie: Where do I start? I’ve been happily married for 15 years. I’m 52, and my wife is 55, and we have no kids. I have always been the one to schedule sex night. Well, now my wife is going through menopause, and WOW, this is a whole new beast. The night sweats, the hot flashes, no energy and no sex drive –– that is what is happening to her. It has been so long since we have had sex. She has no energy to do anything. She works three days a week, 12-hour shifts as a nurse. Every time I ask her if we can have sex, it’s almost like she ignores me. And if she says yes, it ...

Warn teenagers about underage drinking

Dear Heloise: My husband and I spoke to our three children about drinking, and we thought we had a clear understanding with them. They all promised to refrain from drinking before the age of 21. For a time, I felt comfortable with them going to parties with their friends, until the police came to our door to let us know that our 16-year-old son was arrested for drunk driving. There were consequences, of course –– both with the law and at home. Your column reaches thousands of people. Please tell parents of teens to discuss the dangers of drinking and driving. Drinking and driving ...