The author’s daughter captures the scene of her father cooking dinner in this paper and marker drawing. Credit: Lily O’Heir. On a recent parent-teacher night, the kids in my daughters’ sixth grade ...

"When I was growing up on the Jersey Shore, fish was a staple protein in our community and household. I like to use cod for my fish cakes, but using what looks freshest at your local market is ...

We are nearing the end of the Lenten season, when many area Christians are forgoing meat on Fridays. And in some personal observances, people avoid meat altogether. Fish is the popular go-to protein ...

Seafood can sometimes be a tough sell for kids, but it doesn't have to be. These easy, delicious, family-friendly fish dinners are kid-approved, whether you are expanding your dinner horizons or ...

· In a saute pan, gently cook the onions and butter until softened. Cool. In a bowl, combine the cooked, flaked fish with the onions, mashed potatoes, egg yolks, and parsley. Season to taste with salt ...

The green salad in this recipe calls for two types of greens, turnip and mustard. A mess of greens, whether they be turnip, collard or mustard, have been staples in the homes of African Americans for ...

From Maine Classics: More Than 150 Delicious Recipes from Down East by Mark Gaier and Clark Frasier. Hominy is corn preserved with lye, made from an old cooking technique used to preserve and bring ...

Some things our mothers teach us are concrete: How to drive a car, read a W-2 form or hem a pair of pants. Other life lessons sneak up on us. My mother taught me to cook almost by osmosis. It was ...