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Simple BLT Sandwich

Bring a classic to your lunch table with this simple BLT sandwich. It's a tried and true combination that always hits the spot.

Ingredients: 4 slices of bread 4 slices of bacon 1 ripe tomato Lettuce leaves Mayonnaise Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Toast the bread to your liking.

Cook the bacon until...Read more

EatingWell: This scallop risotto is easy to make, impressive to guests

Recipes / Variety Menu /

This simple scallop risotto makes for an impressive main dish. Stirring the risotto often results in a creamy, rich end product.

Scallop Risotto with Brown Butter & Parmesan

Serves 4

Active Time: 55 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

1 large shallot, finely chopped

2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

1 ...Read more

This souffle is ideal for a weekend brunch or lunch. (Maren Caruso/TCA)

Seriously Simple: Cheese souffle is light, rich and perfectly balanced

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Souffles are Seriously Simple to prepare, but their success depends on perfect timing. Plan your meal so the souffle goes into the oven just as you sit down for your first course (salad or soup). Remember, you can wait for the souffle, but the souffle won’t wait for you — it must be served immediately to avoid deflation.

This classic cheese...Read more

Ubiquinol is the more bioavailable form of coenzyme Q10. (Dreamstime/TCA)

Environmental Nutrition: Spotlight on supplements: ubiquinol

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Ubiquinol is the active, reduced form of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a compound naturally produced in the body and found in every cell.

History

CoQ10 was first identified in the 1950s, and by the 1970s it was being studied for its role in energy production and heart health. Ubiquinol was developed later as a more bioavailable ...Read more

A plate full of sunshine. (Alex Lepe/TCA)

The Kitchn: My citrus salad is the most delicious winter boost of vitamin C

Recipes / Variety Menu /

There are days — weeks, even — during the winter where it feels like the sun never even peeks through the clouds. When I want a little sunshine, I turn to citrus salad to brighten my day (winter is peak citrus season). There are so many homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-4000410">Read more

Unsweetened cocoa powder adds its chocolate flavor and color to this bread. (JeanMarie Brownson/TCA)

JeanMarie Brownson: This Valentine bread is kneaded with love

Recipes / Variety Menu /

In our family, a loaf of homemade bread is synonymous with love. My sister makes it her personal mission to treat us all to a delicious yeasted loaf as often as possible. Her sons have taken up the mantle and diligently tend to their sourdough starters while gifting perfectly crusty loaves to lucky recipients.

I tend to shower my people with ...Read more

All you need are five simple ingredients. (Alexandra Foster /TCA). Alexandra Foster/TCA

The Kitchn: The cozy drink I sip every single night of flu season

Recipes / Variety Menu /

It’s peak cold and flu season, and it seems like everyone around me is getting sick right now. Aside from practicing good hygiene, like washing my hands often and avoiding touching my face, there’s one other thing I do to help feel my best this time of year: Make my five-ingredient tonic.

I’ve been making this drink for years, and often ...Read more

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Column: On paying for lamb fat, but not for strip steak

Recipes / Variety Menu /

It was the last night of vacation, and I wanted to make something special before returning to the relentless excitement of newspaper work.

I picked up a boneless leg of lamb at Costco — at $6.49 a pound, the price is excellent — and decided to make it with grainy mustard, rosemary and thyme, and roasted inside a shell of salt (held together...Read more

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You really should eat more beans. Here are 3 recipes to get you started

Recipes / All About Wine /

Let’s be clear: canned beans are simply not as tasty as the dried beans you cook yourself.

Yes, canned beans are convenient, speedy and nutritious. But cooking dried beans is much easier than you think. First of all, you do not need to soak dried beans overnight. Second, beans cooked from scratch create their own broth to use in soups, stews ...Read more

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One-pot recipe brings together pork chops, apples and warm cabbage slaw

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Protein-rich, savory dishes like pan-sauteed pork chops are classic cold-weather food because they don't just fill your belly with something incredibly satisfying — they also fill your kitchen with wonderful, comforting aromas.

They're especially flavorful when topped with apples and shallots simmered in butter and perfumed with fresh sage.

...Read more

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Quick Fix: Veggie Wrap with Peanut Sauce

Recipes / Quick Fix /

Soft tortillas filled with crisp, colorful vegetables and drizzled with a tangy peanut sauce make this an easy, no-cook, pick-up-and-go dinner. Everything comes together in minutes, with no stove time required, making it ideal for busy evening.

The creamy peanut sauce adds bold flavor while the vegetables provide crunch and color, creating a ...Read more

Swift Salsa and Guacamole

This speedy salsa and guacamole combo is perfect for a quick snack or party appetizer. Enjoy the fresh flavors of Mexico in just minutes.

Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados 1 lime 2 tomatoes 1 onion 1 jalapeno Cilantro Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Mash the avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the...Read more

Ethereal Eden Egg Fried Rice

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Transport your taste buds to an ethereal Eden with this delightful egg fried rice. A dance of simple, harmonious flavors coming together in a dish that is both comforting and nourishing, creating a melody as beautiful and serene as a garden in Eden.

Ingredients 2 cups cooked rice 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 ...Read more

Mediterranean Magic Pita Pockets

Transform lunch into a Mediterranean feast with these magical pita pockets. They're a light, satisfying, and fresh solution to the midday meal.

Ingredients: 4 pita bread rounds 1 cucumber 1 tomato 1 bell pepper 1/2 red onion 1 cup hummus Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Chop the cucumber, tomato, bell pepper...Read more

Marvelous Maine Lobster Rolls

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Indulge in the luxurious flavors of the Northeast with these rolls. Marvelous Maine Lobster Rolls are an ode to the sea.

Ingredients Maine lobster Mayonnaise Hot dog bunsInstructions Steam the lobster, then chop the meat.

Mix with a touch of mayonnaise, then load into toasted, buttered hot dog buns.

These ...Read more

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Cheerios, Pringles, Nutella among thousand of products recalled over rodent, bird waste

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Thousands of products, including Cheerios, Pringles, Heinz Ketchup and Nutella, have been recalled in multiple states over possible contamination from rat and bird waste.

The recall originated from an unsanitary Gold Star Distribution facility, where “rodent excreta, rodent urine and bird droppings” were found, according to the Food and ...Read more

Farmer's Feast

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Step into the shoes of a humble farmer with this wholesome, heartwarming dish. Straight from the rustic countryside, Farmer's Feast is a testament to the earth's bounty.

Ingredients Freshly dug potatoes Cream ChivesInstructions Boil the potatoes until tender.

Mash them with cream until smooth.

Garnish ...Read more

Express Eggplant Parmesan

This streamlined version of Eggplant Parmesan is just the ticket for an easy yet authentic Italian meal. Crispy, cheesy, and full of rich tomato flavor.

Ingredients: 1 large eggplant 1/2 cup flour 2 eggs 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1 cup marinara sauce 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheeseInstructions: ...Read more

Rapid Ricotta and Tomato Bruschetta

This quick and easy bruschetta will take you on a speedy trip to sunny Italy.

Ingredients: 1 baguette, sliced 200g ricotta cheese Cherry tomatoes, halved Basil leavesInstructions: Spread ricotta on each baguette slice.

Top with cherry tomatoes and basil.

Rapid Ricotta and Tomato Bruschetta are vibrant in ...Read more

EatingWell: When you’re short on time, this dish offers multiple meal options

Recipes / Variety Menu /

This light and creamy orange creamsicle nice cream uses coconut cream instead of milk or heavy cream to achieve its silky texture. The subtle coconut flavor blends well with the bright acidity from fresh orange juice.

Orange Creamsicle Nice Cream

Serves 4

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 8 hours, 15 minutes

2 cups fresh orange juice (...Read more

 

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