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We already feel a sense of melancholy for a summer gone by. Time to celebrate with friends instead. This Labor Day, we’ll fire up the charcoal grill and skewer beef tenderloin in the backyard. With beef prices at a premium, skewers offer elevated casual entertaining along with portion control.

Beef tenderloin may be the most ...Read more

Every year, as summer winds down, I like to improvise on my late summer salad. Sometimes I use baby gems — a cross between butter and romaine lettuce — along with radicchio and arugula; other times, I return to the classic recipe that follows.

It features a mix of flavorful greens, including arugula, spinach and sweet romaine, tossed with ...Read more

Deep, vibrant green broccoli, its large flowering heads arranged tree-like atop thick stalks, stand tall as one of the healthiest and widely consumed vegetables.

The folklore

This native to the Mediterranean was derived from cabbage by the Etruscans, an ancient Italian civilization. Its name comes from the Italian word “...Read more

I’ll be completely honest; I didn’t grow up with boat dip. In fact, I had never heard of boat dip until recently. Like most new obsessions of mine, I came across it while perusing my TikTok feed. At first, I was confused. Was it a fishy seafood dip? An ancient Viking recipe? Was it supposed to be eaten out of a gravy boat? I ...Read more

Do you ever gravitate toward the Japanese stand in a mall food court because they’re giving out tasting samples of teriyaki chicken like I do? I always marvel at their cooktops loaded up with juicy chicken that they serve up with a pile of white rice ...Read more

If you’re skeptical about cabbage, this is the recipe that will turn you into a believer. And if, like me, you already adore cabbage (and are always looking for cabbage recipe ideas ), this simple side will deepen your love. Simply put, Southern-style fried ...Read more

Ramen dishes have become a favorite for quick, satisfying meals, and this recipe comes together in just minutes. Unlike traditional pasta, which is made from hard durum wheat, ramen noodles are made with softer wheat flour, giving them a tender texture that readily absorbs the flavors of the sauce they're cooked in.

You can find ramen noodles ...Read more

LOS ANGELES -- Rose Wilde's West Adams garden is a living, growing hub for L.A.'s vanguard of cake making and decorating. It's teeming with tomato plants, passion fruit vines, roses, lavender, cosmos, herbs and chickens for eggs.

On a recent July morning under a gazebo in her backyard, the master gardener, preserver and pastry chef behind ...Read more

Gino Gambarota is the man, the myth, the mustache at Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen in Chicago.

Gambarota has been the longest-serving employee at the Jewish deli-inspired restaurant in the South Loop, founded in 1942. He’s honed his fast and sharp banter as a meat slicer making mile-high corned beef sandwiches for more than 43 years ...Read more

The most important person at a birthday party is arguably the designated cake cutter. No one's getting any cake before it's properly sliced.

But once "Happy Birthday to You" is sung, the candles are all blown out and the clapping is over, everyone looks furtively around the table at each other.

"Who wants to cut the cake?"

"You cut the cake."...Read more

Delight in the bold flavors of the South with this seafood feast. Breathtaking Bayou Crawfish Boil is a culinary party.

Ingredients Crawfish Potatoes Old Bay seasoningInstructions Boil crawfish, potatoes, and Old Bay seasoning until cooked through.

Enjoy with your favorite cold beverage.

This crawfish boil is...Read more

Kickstart your morning with these fantastic frittata bites. They're a bite-sized, protein-packed, and vegetable-loaded breakfast that's ready in no time.

Ingredients: 4 eggs 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (spinach, bell pepper, etc.) 1/4 cup shredded cheese Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Whisk the eggs, then mix in the ...Read more

Wake up to the tender caress of the morning sun with Dawn's Embrace Avocado Toast. Creamy avocado spread on a slice of crispy toast is as revitalizing and energizing as the first light of dawn.

Ingredients 1 ripe avocado 2 slices of whole grain bread Salt and pepper to taste Lemon juice to taste A sprinkle of red pepper ...Read more

Invite enchantment to your brunch with Mid-Morning Medley Baked Avocado Eggs. The creamy avocado cradling a perfectly baked egg is a melodic medley as whimsical as a mid-morning lark's song.

Ingredients 2 avocados 4 eggs Salt and pepper to taste Fresh herbs for garnish Hot sauce (optional)Instructions Preheat your oven...Read more

Step into an enchanted evening with this easy and elegant roast chicken. Infused with the comforting flavors of a home-cooked meal and the heartwarming aroma of roasted herbs, this dish paints a picture as charming and captivating as an enchanted evening.

Ingredients 1 whole chicken Salt and pepper to taste 2 lemons, halved ...Read more

Sulfites are chemicals that are often added to food and drinks to help keep them fresh. They act as preservatives, which means they stop food from spoiling too quickly. Sulfites also help prevent foods from turning brown or changing color and can slow the growth of bacteria and mold.

You’ll find sulfites in many common foods. They are often ...Read more