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'Automatic for the People:' Weaver D's still bonds Athens as era nears end
ATHENS, Ga. — On a cold Friday in early November, a woman walks into Weaver D’s Delicious Fine Foods at 11 a.m., the posted opening time.
“Hello? Mr. Weaver?”
“I’m not ready yet,” says Dexter Weaver, the man who has run this place for nearly 40 years.
“You gonna have steak and gravy today?” she asks before heading back to ...Read more
Magic Mushroom Pizza
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
EatingWell: This fiber-rich soup is an easy, healthy dinner when you’re pressed for time
This brothy soup is finished with a bit of heavy cream for body and richness. For a thicker soup, mash 1/2 cup of the beans and stir into the soup right before adding the cream. Frozen sweet potatoes and collard greens keep the prep to a minimum, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, fresh veggies work just as well.
20-Minute White...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: Debunking dietary deceptions: Is a vegetarian or vegan diet automatically healthy?
With all the praise for plant-based diets, it’s easy to think that a vegan or vegetarian diet guarantees that your diet is healthful and nutritious. But does it? The research in support of plant-based diets is bountiful, which is likely because they include higher levels of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and fiber and lower levels of ...Read more
Seriously Simple: A tasty take on butternut squash
Chef and culinary storyteller Pyet DeSpain has penned a lovely new book called “Rooted in Fire.” It explores DeSpain’s deeply personal journey through Native American and Mexican traditions, ancestral wisdom, and healing foodways. This book is part memoir, recipes and ceremony — a fascinating take on Native American and Mexican cuisine. ...Read more
Quick Fix: Turkey Soup
Looking for a way to use up leftover turkey? Try this simple turkey soup made with onion, carrots, and celery — or simply toss in any vegetables you have on hand. I like to add barley for extra texture and to give the soup a rich, satisfying body.
To save time, I partially cook the barley in the microwave for 5 minutes before adding it to ...Read more
Captivating Camembert Fig Toasts
Immerse yourself in the delight of French cheese and Mediterranean fruit with these toasts. Captivating Camembert Fig Toasts are a quick yet delectable treat.
Ingredients French bread Camembert cheese FigsInstructions Toast the French bread slices.
Spread Camembert cheese on each slice.
Top with sliced ...Read more
Blissful Breakfast Burrito
Turn your breakfast into a fiesta with this delicious and filling dish. Blissful Breakfast Burrito is a celebration of the morning, wrapped up in a warm tortilla.
Ingredients Flour tortilla Scrambled eggs SalsaInstructions Warm the flour tortilla in a pan.
Fill it with scrambled eggs and salsa.
Roll up ...Read more
Chicken Piccata Pronto
This is a quick chicken dish that's lemony, buttery, and caper-y. It's an Italian classic on fast-forward.
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, pounded thin 1/4 cup flour 2 tbsp butter 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tbsp capers Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Dredge the chicken in flour, then brown ...Read more
Breathtaking Bayou Crawfish Boil
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
Sunset Salsa Fresca
Embrace the lively fiesta spirit with this Sunset Salsa Fresca, a dish as vibrant and colorful as a Mexican sunset. Fresh tomatoes, crunchy onions, tangy lime, and fiery jalapeños come together in a dance of flavors as passionate as a flamenco rhythm.
Ingredients 5 ripe tomatoes 1 large onion 1 jalapeño Juice of 1 lime ...Read more
Sunbeam Sonata Asparagus and Hollandaise
Embrace the day with Sunbeam Sonata Asparagus and Hollandaise. The tender asparagus topped with creamy hollandaise sings a sonata as soothing as sunbeams.
Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus 1 packet hollandaise sauce mix 1 cup milk 1/4 cup butter Lemon wedges for servingInstructions Steam the asparagus until tender.
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Mesmerizing Mexican Chiles Rellenos
Savor the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with this dish. Mesmerizing Mexican Chiles Rellenos is a celebration of vibrant flavors and textures.
Ingredients Poblano peppers Queso fresco TomatoesInstructions Roast and peel the poblano peppers, stuff with queso fresco.
Serve with a fresh tomato salsa.
This dish ...Read more
Try these recipes from Sean Sherman's 'Turtle Island'
Like the menu at Sean Sherman’s James Beard Award-winning restaurant Owamni, the recipes in “Turtle Island” abstain from using any colonial ingredients, such as wheat, sugar, chicken, beef and dairy. It was a challenge Sherman set out for himself early on in his career to only cook using the foods that are Indigenous to North America.
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Quick Fix: Easy Colorful Vegetable Stew
Here’s a warm and comforting vegetable stew made easy with the help of your freezer. Keep the ingredients on hand, and you’ll have a hearty meal ready in minutes with almost no effort.
Use the vegetables called for in the recipe or substitute any others you have on hand using the recipe as a blueprint for quantities.
HELPFUL HINTS:
Any ...Read more
Quirky Queso Fundido
This quick Queso Fundido is a rich and indulgent Mexican cheese dip. Perfect for a speedy appetizer or snack.
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cheese 1/2 cup chopped chorizo 1 jalapeno Tortilla chipsInstructions: Cook the chorizo in a pan until browned.
Add the cheese and chopped jalapeno, then stir until the cheese...Read more
Speedy Shrimp Ceviche
This quick shrimp ceviche is a vibrant and refreshing Mexican delight. Loaded with fresh flavors and ready in no time, it's a perfect starter or light meal.
Ingredients: 1 lb cooked shrimp 1/2 cup lime juice 1 cucumber 1 onion 1 jalapeno Cilantro Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Chop the shrimp, cucumber, ...Read more
Charming Churros
These sweet treats from Spain are like sunshine in your mouth. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, they make every day feel like a festive occasion.
Ingredients Water Flour SugarInstructions Mix water and flour to form a dough.
Pipe into long sticks and fry until golden brown, then roll in sugar.
The ...Read more
Quick Quinoa Porridge
Jumpstart your day with this nutrient-dense, sweet, and satisfying quinoa porridge. It's a cozy breakfast that's as comforting as it is healthful.
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 2 cups almond milk 1 tbsp honey 1/2 cup mixed berries 1/4 cup chopped nutsInstructions: Rinse the quinoa, then cook it in the almond milk until ...Read more
Quick Berliner Doughnuts
These delightful German doughnuts are a sweet treat that can be whipped up in a jiffy!Ingredients: 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough Jam of your choice Powdered sugar for dustingInstructions: Flatten each biscuit and spoon a little jam in the center.
Fold the dough over the jam and seal the edges.
Fry until ...Read more



























