FARGO — I adore finger foods, also known as small plates, tapas, or, in Italian, cicchetti. On a recent trip to the Twin Cities, I enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Broders’ Pasta Bar in south Minneapolis ...

Aside from the price and the cachet, Champagne is one of life’s simplest pleasures -- just lifting a glass is a mood-altering experience. But it brings out the Gaudi in hosts. Who doesn’t want to take ...

Knowing how to roast nuts is an easy skill that can make your midmorning snack taste 10 times better. Once you master the basics, you can make your own roasted pecans, roasted almonds, roasted peanuts ...

Za’atar is a traditional Middle Eastern spice blend that combines thyme, oregano, sumac and sesame seeds. Add it to almonds for a tangy, nutty bite. If you already have a prepared za’atar spice blend ...

What makes these nutty, crunchy biscotti oustanding is the addition of crumbled almond paste and sugar in the dough, along with chopped unsalted, dry-roasted almonds. The almond paste is whirred in a ...

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season halibut fillets on both sides with salt and pepper. In an ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Lay in fillets and scatter grapes all around. You want ...