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Spring is in full force, and before long, we’ll be getting our gardens ready for the fruits and vegetables we hope to grow over the summer and turn into salads and other fresh dishes.

As April brings sunshine and warm, balmy nights that call out for cooking out, don’t limit yourself to burgers or chicken. Step it up a notch at the grill ...Read more

This recipe is plucked straight from the fantasy world, where pixies dance in the moonlight and unicorns roam freely. Magic Mushroom Pizza, a food as enchanting as it sounds, brings a touch of the extraordinary to your table.

Ingredients Pizza dough Sliced mushrooms Mozzarella cheeseInstructions Preheat the oven to 450°F (...Read more

A delightful dash through the fresh vegetable aisles of France, in your own kitchen. This quick version of the classic Ratatouille is sure to transport you to sun-soaked Provence in record time.

Ingredients: 1 zucchini 1 eggplant 1 bell pepper 1 onion 2 tomatoes 2 cloves of garlic Olive oil Salt, pepper, and ...Read more

This quick and easy sautéed spinach dish gets a Caribbean twist with the addition of vibrant spices.

Ingredients: 2 bunches of fresh spinach 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon cumin Salt to tasteInstructions: In a large skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.

Add spinach, turmeric, cumin, ...Read more

Taste the nocturne of noon with Noon Nocturne Cheese and Crackers. The sharp cheese paired with crisp crackers plays a nocturne as intriguing and delightful as high noon.

Ingredients A selection of your favorite cheeses A variety of crackers A handful of grapes A few sprigs of fresh rosemary for garnish Honey to ...Read more

Here’s the thing about cookies: No matter where you live, you probably love them.

Whether they’re a quick snack after dinner, a sweet treat tucked into a lunchbox or a labor of love made by relatives or members of Facebook’s Wedding Cookie Table Community, cookies simply make us happy.

The small “test cakes” that originated in Persia...Read more

Delight in the harvest bounty with this flavorful spread. Astonishing Appalachian Apple Butter is a taste of autumn in the mountains.

Ingredients Apples Sugar CinnamonInstructions Cook down apples, sugar, and cinnamon until caramelized and buttery.

Spread on warm, fresh bread or biscuits.

This apple butter is...Read more

There’s something about the letter A that just makes someone, or something, feel more important.

It’s the first letter a toddler learns in the alphabet song, as well as proof of a job well done from a teacher. It’s also a pretty important vowel that’s necessary for the pronunciation of countless words and sentence construction.

A also ...Read more

Depending on where your sandals hit the pavement or sand in Spain, you’ll either love the cuisine — or hate it. Sometimes, it’s both.

At least that was my experience on a trip through Andalusia a few years ago that included stops in Malaga and Marbella on the southern Costa del Sol; the capital, Seville; the dramatic mountain town of ...Read more

Relive your childhood fairground memories with this delightfully simple dish. Carnival Corn on the Cob brings the merriment of a summer festival right to your dinner table.

Ingredients Fresh corn cobs Butter SaltInstructions Boil the corn cobs until tender.

Slather them with butter and sprinkle with salt.

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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