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We wanted a recipe for this diner staple that was easy to make in every home kitchen. In a large bowl we tossed together 1/2-inch cubes of cooked corned beef from the deli counter, unpeeled russet potatoes and carrots, which offered pretty pops of color. We also added shredded cabbage and sliced onion and combined the entire mixture with garlic,...Read more

Transform plain chicken thighs to an easy Persian-inspired chicken and rice dish with a beautiful golden color and a wonderful fragrance. If you have saffron, do add that optional pinch; just a little will enhance the flavor and aroma of the dish. This double-batch recipe makes one meal for tonight and one to keep in your freezer for another ...Read more

Figs (Ficus carica) are part of the mulberry family, along with jackfruit and breadfruit.

The folklore

This ancient fruit, which dates as far back as 2500 B.C. to western Asia, is an important symbol in many world histories, like the ancient Greeks and Romans, and religions, including Christianity, Buddhism and Islam, representing fertility, ...Read more

This festive morsel is truly addicting. I witnessed its power in my own kitchen with my husband nearby all day long, looking to sneak small handfuls. Then I took it to friends who finished their portions so quickly I couldn’t believe it. It was then that I realized the appeal of this delicious snack.

While this is a fun bite to have around ...Read more

Often at the end of the week I have a few leftover ingredients in the fridge that I like to turn into soup. Soup that I either freeze or keep in the fridge for the following week’s lunches.

This particular soup reminds me of the soups my grandmother used to make on the farm. Most of the ingredients in the soup were grown on her farms and kept...Read more

When I was growing up, eating out usually meant going to an Asian restaurant or an American fast food joint. Our very rare visits to sit-down, non-Asian restaurant were big deals, and we mostly went to chain restaurants. One favorite was the Macaroni Grill, and I always ordered the exact same dish: salmon with a side of sun-dried tomato orzo ...Read more

Easter is perhaps my favorite food holiday. It’s the day that the food of my people comes out: Slovenian and Czech braided bread, fried homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-2492344">Read more

People ask me all the time how we are coping with the pandemic. It has its positives and negatives for sure. Now that we are one year into this, I thought I’d give you some insight into our world.

Our New Offices are Open

For the first 7 months of the pandemic, our shipping department operated out of our garage. We had to leave our ...Read more

A fragrant crust made with five-spice powder, fresh ginger and scallion coats the top of a salmon fillet for this dinner. The salmon is placed on a foil lined baking sheet and the brown rice with broccoli side dish is made in the microwave, making this a 10-minute dinner with very little clean up.

Chinese five spice powder is used in many Asian...Read more

A fragrant crust made with five-spice powder, fresh ginger and scallion coats the top of a salmon fillet for this dinner. The salmon is placed on a foil lined baking sheet and the brown rice with broccoli side dish is made in the microwave, making this a 10-minute dinner with very little clean up.

Chinese five spice powder is used in many Asian...Read more

To produce baked potatoes with an evenly fluffy interior, we figured out their ideal doneness temperature is 205 degrees. And while a microwave might seem like a fast way to “bake” a potato, we found several reasons why it’s actually the worst approach.

First, microwaves heat foods very unevenly, so some parts of the potato might rapidly ...Read more

This salmon and quinoa bowl with green beans is a meal that keeps on giving. Pack up any leftovers for lunch the next day, or make the entire recipe ahead and pack it into individual serving containers for ready-to-go meals.

Greek Salmon Bowl

Serves 4

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

1 pound salmon fillet

1/2 teaspoon salt, ...Read more

Start the day with the delicious flavors of the Mediterranean — fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, lean proteins, healthy fats — and you’re doing it right. Eating a Mediterranean (Med) style breakfast is not only nourishing and satisfying, it’s important for health, performance, mindset and the environment. The Med-style diet...Read more

Loaded with flavor from the spices and hominy, this variation of pozole becomes a meal-in-one stew with chicken thighs standing in for pork. And I so enjoy the colorful melange of textures and flavors of this crowd-pleasing Mexican-style stew.

Hominy is always a key ingredient in any pozole. What is it? It’s field corn that has been treated ...Read more

There are so many flavors in this tofu scramble, and tons of protein. It’s a quick plant-based breakfast recipe to pull together that will taste great for breakfast, brunch or lunch. It is also a great make-ahead option and tastes just as good the next day.

Ras el hanout is a Moroccan spice blend, which can usually be found in the spice isle ...Read more

Passover is not a holiday known for its food. In fact, it’s largely known for the food you can’t eat during it (no leavened or fermented foods; ditto for foods made with wheat, oats, barley, rye and spelt). And yet, I find myself looking forward to it every year because there is one thing I can’t wait to stuff into my mouth: my ...Read more

I could probably make smashed potatoes several times a week and never get bored of them. Tiny, parboiled potatoes that are crushed into a smattering of crispy deliciousness? Sign me up. I am an artist and smashed potatoes are my preferred medium.

This hot honey variation, in a lot of ways, speaks to my personality. In fact, I would hope that if...Read more

Your support means the world to me.

As I look back over the past year I have so much to be thankful for.

A year ago this week I was battling COVID. The doctors didn’t know I had it at the time because it was so early in the pandemic. They gave me antibiotics and steroids for the horrible respiratory infection they thought I had. COVID didn�...Read more

A whiskey-based sauce over pork tenderloin cutlets is a perfect meal to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. "Water of life," better known as whiskey, is believed to have been first distilled in Ireland. It is certainly very much a part of the Irish culture.

The balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts take only 2 minutes to make in the microwave.

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A whiskey-based sauce over pork tenderloin cutlets is a perfect meal to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. "Water of life," better known as whiskey, is believed to have been first distilled in Ireland. It is certainly very much a part of the Irish culture.

The balsamic glazed Brussel sprouts take only 2 minutes to make in the microwave.

HELPFUL ...Read more