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Simi cook wins first place at Food Network contestTuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:50AMAlready a veteran of high-profile shootouts and SWAT team negotiations, retired Los Angeles Police Department Officer Rick Massa of Simi Valley on Sunday emerged victorious from yet another tense situation: competing on the Food Network show “Ultimate Recipe Showdown.”

Taking Sides: Niko’s continues tradition of the Southside GrillMonday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:01PMANNE BRALY: Southside Grill opened in 1993 to rave reviews and built up quite a reputation.

The Crepe Place spices up midtownMonday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:25PM The venerable institution provides late-night crepe escapes

Couscous a healthful fast food- ready to eat in 5 to 10 minutes!Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 9:04AMCouscous is a fast food, but not the kind that gets nutritionists up in arms.

On Deadline: Barley gets boost from baconMonday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:47AMDespite breaking all the "rules" of risotto, this bacon and barley version is intensely delicious. It starts by ditching the rice in favor of quick barley, a commmon soup ingredient that takes just 10 minutes to cook.

Culinary students get experience catering committee meetingMonday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:15AMPrime rib, chicken parmesan and orange roughy served hot and with a smile by highly skilled students.

Osher sets winter lecture seriesMonday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:06AMElder Connection is published in larger type for the benefit of our senior readers. ...

Parmigiano-Reggiano with Aged Balsamic, Granny Smith ApplesMonday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:06AMRather than relegate great cheese to a before-the-meal appetizer, let it shine the Italian way — as the course just before dessert. This simple fruit and Parmesan offering is a great introduction to the idea of cheese as a course, not just an ingredient.

Tiny capers pack a big punch of flavorSunday, January 4, 2009 @ 9:54PMThe capers that make their way into many Mediterranean dishes rarely have a starring role, but they bring a big punch of flavor.