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Prompt Pudding Parfait

This quick pudding parfait is a layered delight. Ready in no time, it's a fun and customizable dessert.

Ingredients: 2 cups ready-made pudding 1 cup granola 1 cup mixed berriesInstructions: Layer the pudding, granola, and berries in a glass.

Repeat until the glass is full, and serve immediately.

This Prompt ...Read more

Moonlit Mushroom Risotto

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Experience the enchanting calm of a moonlit night with this Moonlit Mushroom Risotto. The creaminess of the risotto paired with the earthy flavor of mushrooms is as soothing and captivating as the soft glow of the moon.

Ingredients 1 cup Arborio rice 2 cups vegetable broth 1 cup chopped mushrooms 1/4 cup grated Parmesan ...Read more

EatingWell: A sweet, tangy dressing transforms everyday leafy greens

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Vinegar is the key to making this sauteed kale recipe special. Look for vinegar that’s cloudy — it likely still has some of the “mother” in the bottle and will give you a sweet acidity rather than a harsh bite. Organic apple cider vinegar is usually your best bet. For the most eye-catching version of this side, use different colored ...Read more

You can learn a lot by figuring out how your brain and gut “communicate.” (Dreamstime/TCA)

Environmental Nutrition: Eavesdropping on the conversation between your brain and your gut

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Anyone who’s ever been anxious or stressed out and developed diarrhea, stomach pain, or nausea is instinctively aware of the connection between the brain and the gut. But, while that connection was suggested as early as the 1800s and has its roots in ancient medicine, it has only recently been dubbed the “gut-brain axis” and has been ...Read more

This hearty and delicious pie will be the talk of the seder. (Alex Lepe/TCA)

The Kitchn: Passover potato pie that brings the whole seder table together

Recipes / Variety Menu /

My Passover seder is always a controversial affair. We have moments of arguing and debate in between dayenu and matzo ball soup, and everyone seems to have a different opinion about whether beet red or white horseradish is spicier, and which ...Read more

No JeanMarie Brownson column

Recipes / Variety Menu /

JeanMarie Brownson will not file a column this week.

©2026 JeanMarie Brownson. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

It’s easy to make your own natural Easter egg dye. (Vicky Wasik/TCA)

The Kitchn: Dye Easter eggs using ingredients you already have at home

Recipes / Variety Menu /

When it comes to decorating Easter eggs, there are plenty of pretty amazing, craft-tastic Easter egg ideas online, making it entirely possible to devote days to creating museum-quality masterpieces. But I prefer a less design-y and more rustic ...Read more

This delicious clam chowder is much lighter than the classic version. (Daniella Tallman/TCA)

Seriously Simple: Café Beaujolais clam chowder gets my vote on a chilly day

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Café Beaujolais is a culinary institution that has been around for over 50 years. Nestled on a quiet street this restaurant has been updated with more dining spaces and a young chef that has put his stamp on his own very local California Cuisine. The city of Mendocino holds as special a place in my heart as my husband, and I feel in love there....Read more

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Gretchen's table: Sausage gnocchi soup recipe is a quick, one-pot meal

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Gnocchi is a go-to food when you're in the mood for Italian because it's fairly easy to prepare if you don't insist on making it from scratch and are willing to use frozen or refrigerated versions.

Most often the soft and pillowy Italian dumplings made from potato or ricotta are tossed in marinara or Bolognese sauce, pesto or brown butter and ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Lemon Tarragon Snapper with asparagus and Penne

Recipes / Quick Fix /

Really fresh fish is a special treat, and it takes only a few minutes to turn it into an elegant meal. For this quick dinner, I broil the fish for just five minutes, then finish it with a bright, refreshing lemon and tarragon sauce that highlights its natural flavor.

When shopping, look for fillets that are moist and translucent, with no ...Read more

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Cooking, comedy, chaos: Food content creator carries 1 million-plus followers into guest chef dinner

Recipes / Variety Menu /

PITTSBURGH — After suffering a disabling ankle injury in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, Desarae Legros left behind her childhood dream of owning a restaurant and became a food content creator instead.

Riding the appeal of her wild and sometimes wacky social media cooking videos, the Ohio native built her audience up to more than ...Read more

Mystical Matcha Ice Cream

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Experience the harmony of tradition and innovation with this dessert. Mystical Matcha Ice Cream is a refreshing journey into Japanese flavours, crafted into a sweet delight.

Ingredients Matcha powder Coconut cream Maple syrupInstructions Blend the matcha powder, coconut cream, and maple syrup until smooth.

Freeze ...Read more

Flash-Fry Asian Garlic Noodles

Here's an Asian delicacy that's ready in a jiffy, apt for any occasion or just a quick comfort food fix!Ingredients: 200g of your favorite noodles 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 tbsp of soy sauce 1 tbsp of sesame oil Spring onions for garnishInstructions: Cook the noodles as per the instructions on the packet.

In a ...Read more

Perfect Peanut Butter Banana Toast

Give your morning a boost with this perfect peanut butter banana toast. It's a simple, satisfying, and delicious breakfast that's ready in minutes.

Ingredients: 2 slices of bread 2 tbsp peanut butter 1 banana Honey for drizzlingInstructions: Toast the bread to your liking.

Spread the peanut butter on the toast.<...Read more

Midnight Delight Beef Stir-Fry

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Dive into the excitement of the night with Midnight Delight Beef Stir-Fry. The seared beef strips and crispy vegetables bathed in a savory sauce is as thrilling and satisfying as the energy of the night.

Ingredients 1/2 pound beef strips 2 cups assorted vegetables (like bell peppers, broccoli, carrots) 2 tablespoons soy sauce ...Read more

For St. Patrick's Day, soak up this classic Irish soup with 2 traditional breads

Recipes / All About Wine /

You don’t have to have Irish blood to have fun on St. Patrick’s Day, just a love and appreciation for Gaelic tradition that includes some awesome music, toe-stepping dance and a lively pub culture.

The March 17 holiday falls on a Tuesday this year, but you’ll find a plethora of bar crawls and whiskey tastings throughout this weekend.

...Read more

Fabulous Fiddlehead Ferns

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Get in touch with your adventurous side with this vibrant dish. Fabulous Fiddlehead Ferns is a whimsical exploration of flavors, showcasing the beauty of seasonal ingredients.

Ingredients Fiddlehead ferns Olive oil Lemon zestInstructions Blanch the fiddleheads, then sauté in olive oil until tender.

Sprinkle with ...Read more

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California's heralded wine industry is running dry -- here's why

Recipes / All About Wine /

Winery owner Stuart Spencer estimates that he left about 50 tons of grapes to rot on vines in Lodi, California, last fall, as harvesting and processing them would have cost more than they were worth.

“We’re doing our best to keep our head above water,” said Spencer, the owner of St. Amant Winery and executive director of the Lodi ...Read more

Gretchen's Table: 2 easy-to-make pies for Pi Day

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Everyone has different ideas when it comes to the best foods, but one simple truth goes unchallenged: Sweet or savory, served by the slice or folded into a single-serving turnover, everyone loves pie.

And the best part is you don’t even need to be celebrating something special to enjoy it.

While a homemade pastry crust can give some cooks ...Read more

Joyous Japanese Miso Eggplant

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Experience the delicate balance of traditional Japanese flavors with this dish. Joyous Japanese Miso Eggplant is a delectable exploration of East Asian cuisine.

Ingredients Eggplant Miso paste MirinInstructions Slice the eggplant and broil until tender.

Mix miso paste and mirin, brush on the eggplant slices, and ...Read more

 

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