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Daniel Neman: We're surrendering our privacy for a bag of M&Ms
I am now at the age when I am convinced that the world is going to Hades in a handbasket.
And I have proof.
Obviously, this is not a new or unique idea. People of a certain age — my certain age — have been making the Hades-handbasket connection from time immemorial. Even Pollyanna, in her later years, was saying, “They just don’t make ...Read more
Best Bites: Sweet Street Salted Caramel Manifesto Cookie
My son recently brought this cookie home from college. “You have to try it,” he told me, “It’s so good.”
He was certainly right.
The salt and the caramel are not afterthoughts but rather almost what you taste before the buttery cookie part. Somehow, the edges taste like you just scraped a little caramel off a cookie sheet. One ...Read more
Radiant Rainbow Salad
Experience the radiant hues of a rainbow with this vibrant salad. A symphony of colorful, fresh vegetables tossed together in a simple dressing, creating a salad as bright and uplifting as a radiant rainbow.
Ingredients 2 cups mixed salad greens 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, ...Read more
Whimsical Whipped Cream and Berry Cups
These quick whipped cream and berry cups are a light and fruity dessert. Ready in no time, they're a perfect last-minute treat.
Ingredients: 1 cup whipped cream 1 cup mixed berries Mint leavesInstructions: Layer the whipped cream and berries in a glass.
Repeat until the glass is full, top with a mint leaf, and ...Read more
Dawn's Embrace Oatmeal
Let the warmth of the dawn embrace you with Dawn's Embrace Oatmeal. The hearty oats cooked in milk and sweetened with honey is as warming and comforting as the first light of dawn.
Ingredients 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 cup milk A pinch of salt 1 tablespoon honey Fresh fruit for garnishInstructions Combine the oats, milk, ...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
Quick Fix: Stacked Goat Cheese Quesadillas with Avocado Lettuce Salad
You can let your oven do the work for these crunchy, vegetarian quesadillas. They’re filled with goat cheese and red kidney beans flavored with cumin and fresh cilantro.
Placing your baking tray in the oven while it preheats means that when you add the tortillas the bottom layers will be crisp. I used a food processor to quickly mix the ...Read more
Chic Chorizo-Stuffed Dates
Kickstart your party with a burst of flavors. Chic Chorizo-Stuffed Dates are an exciting exploration of textures and tastes.
Ingredients Dates Chorizo AlmondsInstructions Stuff each date with a piece of chorizo and an almond.
Bake until the chorizo is cooked and the dates are caramelized.
These dates are a ...Read more
After 100 pounds of potatoes, we finally got a recipe for tots that adults can’t get enough of
We recently found that our nostalgia for frozen tots, like many kid-friendly foods, outshone the reality. Determined to right this wrong, we hit the kitchen in search of potato tots with a golden, crunchy exterior and light, fluffy interior.
Many recipes simply mix coarsely ground potato with flour and egg, but these tots fried up into raw, ...Read more
Quick Miso Soup
This Quick Miso Soup is a soul-soothing bowl of goodness, perfect for any day, any time.
Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable broth 3 tablespoons miso paste 1/2 cup diced tofu 2 green onions, slicedInstructions: In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
Dissolve miso paste in a little hot broth, then stir it back ...Read more
Crustless Quiche
I planted an asparagus patch once. While doing my research I learned you should not harvest it the first year. I followed those directions and let it mature through the year. I looked forward to the day when I’d be able to pick and eat my own asparagus. Unfortunately, the next spring weeds began encroaching from the cornfield behind my house. ...Read more
Serene Sunset Grilled Cheese
Sink into the relaxing hues of a serene sunset with this simple yet comforting Serene Sunset Grilled Cheese. The gooey, melted cheese nestled between two slices of golden-brown toast is as warm and inviting as a setting sun.
Ingredients 2 slices of bread 2 slices of your favorite cheese Butter for spreadingInstructions ...Read more
EatingWell: Hearty salad perfect for spring menu
This salad features all the classic niçoise ingredients and flavors, with a bright and fresh lemony dressing, and uses fresh seared tuna in place of canned. The tuna will be rare in the center. Add an additional 2 to 3 minutes per side for more doneness.
Tuna Niçoise Salad
Serves 4
Active Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
10 ounces ...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: There’s something about sauerkraut
“Sauerkraut” is simply the German word for sour cabbage.
The folklore
Although sauerkraut is considered to be a national dish of Germany, and has been a staple of the German diet since the 1600s, it didn’t originate in Germany. It is believed to have originated in China and was then brought to Europe. Originally, ...Read more
Seriously Simple: Spice up your meatballs with Korean gochujang sauce
Sometimes I need to shake things up in the kitchen. Meatballs with tomato sauce and plenty of freshly grated Parmesan cheese is a favorite of mine. Recently, I decided to improvise on that recipe and add spicy sweet gochujang to the basic meatball mixture along with shredded carrots for juiciness and sesame oil and ginger — a wonderful medley ...Read more
JeanMarie Brownson: Stir-fry is easy to make at home once you have all the ingredients
While wandering the aisles of our local grocery store without a plan, we happened upon a display of thinly sliced, tenderized beef. What to make? Tacos? Sandwiches? Stir-fry ultimately won out.
Quickly cooked beef, with an abundance of vegetables tucked in a wrapper, moo shu style, ranks among the family’s favorite take-out dinners. Easy ...Read more
The Kitchn: Scotch eggs are super popular in London for a reason
If you’re a savory breakfast person like me, a Scotch egg is a perfect food. The U.K. dish consists of a boiled egg that’s been peeled, covered in breakfast sausage, then breaded and deep-fried. It’s the perfect high-protein breakfast or snack.
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The Kitchn: This is, hands down, the easiest way to cook shrimp
Years ago, when I was just beginning to cook for myself, I felt intimidated by shrimp. Like other crustaceans from the deep, they seemed mysterious, expensive and exotic. But then I learned that shrimp are incredibly easy to cook.
One of my favorite walk-in-the...Read more
Best Bites: Tate's Bake Shop Snickerdoodle Cookies
To our educated palate, Tate's makes the best mass-produced chocolate chip cookies on the market — and believe us, we've tried them all.
Could they repeat the magic with snickerdoodles? In a word, yes.
In their version, the traditional cinnamon-vanilla flavor leans a little toward vanilla, and the cookies have the brand's signature ...Read more
Diabetes Quick Fix: Hot Pepper Chicken with Sweet Pepper Potatoes
Hot pepper and honey make this a sweet and spicy, quick chicken dinner. Sweet potatoes cooked with fresh red bell peppers make an unusual and surprisingly quick side dish.
The dish cooks in only 5 minutes in a microwave oven.
Helpful Hints:
Crushed red pepper, sometimes called hot pepper flakes, can be found in the spice section of the ...Read more
