That Other NY Paper Food Section

For those of you foodies out there who ar e not so snobbish, there's another Manhattan based newspaper with a pretty good food section. It belongs to the Daily News and it's seen on Fridays and Sundays. It may not have the gourmet cred that the New York Times Food section has but the Daily News does have more popular and more affordable recipes and meal ideas.

I've always loved the News for their basic and easy to follow recipes. My favorite pizza recipe came from there over twenty years ago and it's still relevant . It was a thin, easy to make crust topped with fresh tomatoes , basil and mozzarella. I never tired of making it and it became my signature dish. Other recipes that were great were the cookie and pie ones. as well as a marble scratch cake one. The News believes in giving its' readers simple but tasty dishes. There are no fancy ingredients, no culinary names attached to them and no sending away to some fancy mail order supply house. Onc in a while they will feature a celebrity chef but the recipes are always accessible and easy to replicate.

Another part of the News' food section are the local cook contests. People from all over the New York metro area can contribute recipes , from spaghetti and meat balls to blintzes. Some contestants are even junior chefs who barely reach the table top. These recipes are always fun and tasty with simple instructions. Check out the News' Christmas cookie section where readers contribute their favorite snaps and bars recipes. It's a great place for garnering some new ideas for holiday baking.

Don't be swayed by the Times and their Food section. Yes, it's informative and good. However if you want just basic , down to earth dishes and articles , then check out The Daily News. You'll definitely find something that suits your taste.