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Quick Fix: Pork Parmesan with Spaghetti with Peppery Arugula
Pork tenderloin is the star of this quick dinner. True to its name, it’s naturally tender and juicy, and because it’s so lean it cooks in just a few minutes. The pork is served over a bed of spaghetti tossed with fresh arugula, whose peppery bite adds a bright, fresh contrast. Thin slices of Parmesan melt gently over the pork, adding a rich,...Read more
Gretchen's table: Strawberry, rhubarb and radish salad with strawberry vinaigrette
I’ve never lived in California, but I was chosen for a wine-making fellowship by Les Dames d'Escoffier a few years ago and I’ve also made the trek to Napa Valley and Santa Barbara a few times. So I’m pretty sure when I say: There’s a fresh, relaxed way of cooking in California wine country.
Maybe it’s because with beautiful, fresh, ...Read more
The tale of two cookbooks: One embraces vegetables, the other hides them
MINNEAPOLIS — As a kid in small-town Minnesota, I didn’t appreciate the bounty of my dad’s sprawling garden. I turned my nose up at parsnips, rutabagas and eggplant, and tolerated green peppers and green beans. I did welcome squash, tomatoes, carrots and zucchini though, so all was not lost on me.
Now, there’s not a vegetable I don’t ...Read more
Sustainable sushi: Farm grows rare wasabi plants
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Becoming a wasabi farmer wasn’t initially part of the career plan for former electrical contractor Jeff Roller.
But for those who know him, his pivot wasn’t all that surprising, he says.
He and co-founder Tim Hall got the idea to start a wasabi farm about 15 years ago when Hall learned that most of the wasabi Americans ...Read more
Pan-seared Pesto Salmon
Like a Mediterranean vacation at sunset, this dish features rich salmon swimming in a sea of vibrant pesto.
Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets 1/4 cup pesto Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
Pan-sear the salmon until cooked to your liking.
Serve with a generous ...Read more
Blood moonshot: Pitt researchers' artificial, shelf-stable platelets are a major step forward for trauma care
Researchers are getting closer to ensuring a vial of powder the size of a quarter — and with the potential to prevent tens of thousands of unintentional deaths per year from bleeding — is a staple in ambulances, first aid kits, airlift helicopters and military packs.
That small vial of powder, when combined with 10 milliliters of sterile ...Read more
Express Endive and Blue Cheese Bites
These delightful bites are a fun and fancy way to enjoy fresh endive and tangy blue cheese.
Ingredients: 2 heads of endive 200g crumbled blue cheese HoneyInstructions: Separate endive leaves and fill each one with crumbled blue cheese.
Drizzle with honey and serve.
Express Endive and Blue Cheese Bites are a ...Read more
Blissful Berry Smoothie Bowl
Give your lunch a vibrant twist with this healthy and delicious meal. Blissful Berry Smoothie Bowl is a feast for the eyes and a delight for the taste buds.
Ingredients Mixed berries Greek yogurt HoneyInstructions Blend the berries, Greek yogurt, and honey until smooth.
Pour it into a bowl and garnish with your ...Read more
Midnight Whisper Whipped Cream and Berries
Listen to the whisper of midnight with this simple and elegant dessert of whipped cream and berries. As tranquil and refined as a midnight rendezvous, this dessert is a harmonious balance of creaminess and freshness.
Ingredients 1 cup whipped cream 1 cup mixed berries Mint leaves for garnishInstructions Spoon the whipped ...Read more
Sunset Prawns Delight
In the quiet fishing villages along the Italian coast, the day's catch is transformed into the evening's feast, simple yet full of flavor. Our Sunset Prawns Delight is just such a dish, born from the union of sea, fire, and the setting sun.
Ingredients Large prawns Olive oil SaltInstructions Heat the olive oil in a pan over ...Read more
Chicken Piccata Pronto
This is a quick chicken dish that's lemony, buttery, and caper-y. It's an Italian classic on fast-forward.
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, pounded thin 1/4 cup flour 2 tbsp butter 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tbsp capers Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Dredge the chicken in flour, then brown ...Read more
Speedy Shrimp Scampi
Whisk your taste buds away to the Italian coastline with this zippy shrimp scampi. It's a delightful pasta dish that brings sunshine to your lunch.
Ingredients: 8 oz linguine 1 lb large shrimp 3 cloves garlic 1/2 cup white wine Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup chopped parsley Olive oil Salt and pepper to tasteInstruction...Read more
EatingWell: This easy coleslaw is the crunchy side you’ll make all summer long
This fresh, crunchy coleslaw uses a combination of yogurt and mayonnaise to create the creamy dressing. Green cabbage is used here, but red cabbage would be equally delicious. This simple side has only five ingredients (not counting salt and pepper). Bring this side dish to your next get-together and everyone will love it.
Super-Simple 5-...Read more
The Kitchn: ‘Chicken Gloria’ is the easy, one-pan dinner I’m making weekly
There are so many ways to serve chicken for dinner, and one of the easiest ways to add variety is with a pan sauce. This recipe for ...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: Spotlight on supplements: lemon balm
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) is an herb that has a lemon scent and has been used for more than 2,000 years for its medical properties in cultures around the world. It is native to the Mediterranean, but is now cultivated in several countries including North Africa and Western Asia.
Lemon balm contains a variety of compounds, including ...Read more
Seriously Simple: Split pea soup with crispy bacon perfect for a chilly day
Spring can have surprising weather swings from sunny, warm days to rainy, cold ones. This soup is always appreciated at those unexpected chilly times.
A wonderful weekday main course soup for lunch or dinner, this soup is full of flavor, color and very hearty; a meal in one. Split peas don’t need soaking, so you can make this in about an hour...Read more
JeanMarie Brownson: Celebrate the official start of grilling season with a good steak
We enjoyed great grilled steaks, cooked over hardwood and seasoned with plenty of Greek olive oil at Manari Taverna on a recent trip to Athens. The accompanying thick slices of super-ripe tomatoes are topped with green olives. Likewise, it featured plenty of delicious, fruity Greek olive oil.
Inspired, tins of olive oil returned home with us. ...Read more
The Kitchn: My lemon ricotta cookies taste like sunshine on a cloudy day
The two star flavors of these lemon ricotta cookies hail directly from southern Italy, where both are in abundance. As they say, “If they grow together, they go together,” so it’s no surprise that the pair work perfectly in this one-bowl take on a classic ...Read more
Quick Fix: Spring chicken salad
Crunchy, fresh vegetables paired with tender cubes of chicken create a dinner salad that’s easy to prepare and full of flavor. The chicken is tossed in a tangy dressing that lightly coats every ingredient, bringing a bright and savory taste to each bite.
The crisp lettuce, colorful vegetables and juicy pieces of chicken provide a variety of ...Read more
Hasty Hot Chocolate Fondue
This quick hot chocolate fondue is a fun and indulgent treat. Perfect for a speedy dessert or a party centerpiece.
Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup cream Assorted fruits for dippingInstructions: Melt the chocolate chips with the cream in a pot.
Serve the warm chocolate sauce with assorted fruits for ...Read more



























