I share readers' tips and recipes for cooking on a hot summer day.
I talk to chef Ashley Christensen about what it was like behind the scenes at Iron Chef America.
Suzanne Havala Hobbs' On the Table column is about coconut milk.
Linda Gassenheimer's Quick Fix column is about jerk seasoning adding spice to dinner.
Kathleen Purvis answers your cooking questions: this time about raspberry cordial that gelled. Go HERE to read her answer. If you want a cooking question answered, send those queries to kpurvis@charlotteobserver.com.
We also share a Newsday story about how to make compound butter for your grilled steaks.
