About Culinary Delights
Culinary Delights is The Telegraph's reader-submitted recipe feature that began in 1983. A recipe and home cook are chosen to be profiled each week. Each fall, the weekly winners are invited to compete in a cook-off.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011Hudson cook’s Wild Rice Salad wins Culinary Delights contestThe results are in for the Culinary Delights Best Recipe of the Year contest, and Rich Grant, of Hudson, is the winner for Best Overall Dish with his Wild Rice Salad. Thank you to everyone who took the time to … Wednesday, September 28, 2011Vegetable Chili incites a flavor festivalEDITOR’S NOTE: This is the last Culinary Delights article that will run in Feast. We thank all of the home cooks that have contributed their recipes over the years. In October, we’ll ask readers to vote for their favorite Culinary … Wednesday, September 21, 2011Simple oil shows up in many recipesA must in any kitchen – garlic and oil. Katherine Burke’s simple mixture of two kitchen staples dresses a Caesar salad, adds a spritz of flavor to garden-fresh vegetables and a zest to breads and pizza. The Merrimack resident frequently … Wednesday, September 14, 2011Can’t get enough of this garlic soupGwen Whitbeck doesn’t recall exactly when she discovered today’s winning recipe, but it’s one that has been used over and over again through the years. “We have the recipe attached to the side of the refrigerator because we kept misplacing … Wednesday, September 7, 2011Mussels dish inspired from Bahamas tripAdele Langguth wants to make one thing clear. Today’s recipe belongs to her husband, Al, who carries his share of the cooking load around the house. “He’s the better cook of the two of us,” said the Hudson resident, an … Wednesday, August 31, 2011Cranberry, orange give tang to muffinsFor longtime Culinary Delights contestant Ann Doane, Cranberry Orange Muffins is one of her favorite recipes. While it’s easily adaptable to blueberries, Doane favors the tangier red berry. Doane’s sister, who runs a berry farm in Maine, gave her the … Wednesday, August 24, 2011Bavarian satisfies that chocolate cravingEileen Naber admits she’s a chocoholic. So, when she finds a recipe that satisfies her chocolate craving, she holds onto it. Chocolate Bavarian has remained a staple in her file since 1996, when Naber found the recipe in a “Better … Wednesday, August 17, 2011Soup variation stirs up memoriesRecipes have a way of evolving over the years. Passed down by generations, each successive cook puts his or her special touch to a recipe. Today’s soup originated not from a grandmother or aunt, but from a Girl Scout recipe. … Wednesday, August 10, 2011Guests can’t get enough mandarin saladSome recipes hold special meaning, and this week’s entry fits that category for Cynthia Acker. Her mother gave her the recipe a number of years ago. “Whenever I bring the salad” to a gathering, the Litchfield resident said, “I have … Wednesday, August 3, 2011Texas Caviar: A dip with a flavorful kickA few weeks ago, Sue and Ray Newman were camping in Rhode Island and attending a family reunion on the beach. The food was piled high on the tables, but the weather was so hot, Sue Newman didn’t feel much … Wednesday, July 27, 2011Cool off with your own ice cream cakeReaders’ choice Do you have a great recipe that hasn’t fallen into the monthly Culinary Delights categories? Now’s your chance! We’re seeking your absolute favorite recipes, whether they’re desserts, entrees, side dishes or what have you. There are no limits … Wednesday, July 20, 2011Slaw becomes a favorite at barbecuesTwenty-five years ago, a friend gave Valerie Burgess a recipe for a slaw dish. She filed it away and promptly forgot about it. Some years later, she went to a mutual friend’s home, where the slaw was served. Burgess was … Wednesday, July 13, 2011Colorful red cabbage slaw a sight to beholdAs a food and nutrition major in college, Christina Burnham was required to take “Family Food Management,” a lab course where students were given recipes, which they then prepared in teams. Burnham’s team received “Warm Red Cabbage Slaw,” and as … Wednesday, July 6, 2011Salad keeps spirit of taco, removes messTacos are a favorite Mexican food found in just about any region of the country, but trying to eat a taco without it breaking apart can be a challenge. Karen Hannan discovered a way to eat a taco without the … Wednesday, June 29, 2011Local fruit adds fresh touch to dessertIntrigued by the recipe, Jackie Kahle had actually been looking for a slightly lighter version of the dessert. “The original recipe was done with a cream-based sauce,” said Kahle, “and I was looking for a lighter, low calorie version.” So … Wednesday, June 22, 2011Blueberry streusel great for breakfast, dessertBig, Beautiful Burgers! It’s grilling season, and we want your special burger recipes! What’s your secret to a no-fail, juicy, delicious burger? Share your recipe with other Culinary Delights readers for their backyard barbecues! Deadline: July 6. Recipes must include … Wednesday, June 15, 2011Berry good idea: Soup for dessertSome years ago, the Los Angeles Times food page ran famous recipes requested by readers who had sampled a certain dish at a restaurant and decided they wanted the recipe. Lord & Taylor Strawberry Soup was one of these requests, … Wednesday, June 8, 2011Mixed berries make fun summer dessertKaren Grybko doesn’t recall where she discovered Summer Mixed Berry Dessert a few years ago, but she knew instantly that it would make a refreshing alternative to heavier desserts at summer gatherings. The Lyndeborough resident customized it, as she often … Wednesday, June 1, 2011Strawberry Pizza will be hit at family gatheringsStrawberry Pizza is a surefire way to get fruit into the pickiest of eaters. But you don’t have to stop at strawberries. Ann Doane often uses raspberries because they’re her family’s favorite berry. Not enticed yet? Then try blueberries or … Wednesday, May 25, 2011Berry salad appeals to summer palateSummer berries are just around the corner, so it seems fitting to end our Culinary Delights salad contest with a summery mixture of berries and spinach. Nancy Parsons’ Summer Berry Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette has its origins in a restaurant … |
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