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Pulsing rolled oats with eggs, banana, brown sugar and oil creates the moist dough of these chocolaty muffins without a bit of all-purpose flour. These are two-bite muffins with a dense and gooey texture. They’re delicately sweet and rich, too, so baking them as mini muffins makes them a perfect snack or quick morning bite.

Flourless Banana ...Read more

Memorial Day was always a fun holiday at my house. As a kid, I remember the day to be sunny and not too cold. I’m sure that was not the case every year, but my memory holds that weather report on record anyway.

One of the other things I will always remember about Memorial Day is kittens. Spring brought a fresh batch of furry babies into our ...Read more

Horseradish mixed with mayonnaise gives a zip to these boneless, skinless chicken thighs while the panko breadcrumbs form a golden crust.

Panko breadcrumbs are a Japanese variety of breadcrumbs and are made from bread that has been baked or toasted giving them a firm texture.

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Boneless, skinless chicken breasts can be used ...Read more

There’s always a new trend when it comes to eating healthier and losing weight. Many toy around with the idea of ditching gluten. For some, the absence of gluten is necessary because of health reasons.

According to Very Well Health, about 20 million people have a gluten sensitivity and could experience hives and rashes, stuffy and runny nose,...Read more

PHILADELPHIA -- Night owls, third-shift workers, and even plain old procrastinators have cause to celebrate, as Philly has a new 24/7 cheese vending machine. Find it housed in a bright-red booth right outside of Perrystead Dairy (1639 N. Hancock St.) in the Kensington neighborhood.

Step inside the booth and peruse the selection of Perrystead’...Read more

There’s just something about a warm bowl of noodles that puts a smile on a person’s face.

Toss them with some crisp and colorful veggies and a rich sauce in quick fashion, as this recipe from “Kitchen Sanctuary Quick & Easy” does, and the pleasure is only double — tripled, if you’re able to pinch a few pennies and clean out your ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — I arrived in the City of Brotherly Love on a recent Friday evening tired, hungry and with places to go.

The Liberty Bell wasn't on my mind, or even Independence Hall. I was looking for Kobe Bryant's Philadelphia.

The late Los Angeles Lakers superstar spent the majority of his life in Southern California — but he never forgot...Read more

The concept is curious. Turn 347 International House of Pancakes locations nationwide into ghost kitchens that produce ballpark-themed fast food for delivery and pickup.

Ballpark Bites outlets have sprung up seemingly overnight, 44 in California alone, second only to the 76 in Texas. Maybe that's how ghost kitchens roll.

Major League Baseball...Read more

Here are two great reasons to cook chicken thighs in a heavy skillet: the crisp skin and the fabulous fat it leaves behind. That fabulous fat is the base for a lush sauce that has endless variations; using this method, you'll never eat the same dish twice.

The only things you need are a heavy skillet, quality chicken and patience. First, cast ...Read more

As springtime temperatures fluctuate, so do our moods and patience with trying to plan meals.

One day we're throwing open the windows, firing up the grill and declaring it "almost summer," only to be humbled by near-freezing temperatures and thoughts of chili and slow cookers the next. Consider these salads your middle ground.

Too early and ...Read more

I’ve tried baked Parmesan before, both packaged and homemade. It’s delicious, addictive and high in protein. But these oven-baked Parm Crisps take that to the next level with some creative flavorings.

I love the sour cream and onion flavor, which has a lot of bite from the onion and smoothness from the sour cream. Sure, they make basic ...Read more

Last year, the word to describe much of the spike in food prices would have been “heatflation,” as drought and high temperatures affected crop yields around the world, from olive oil in Spain (much to my colleague Javier Blas’s despair) to cabbage in South Korea.

This year we’re facing a different concept, still undeniably linked to the...Read more

Wheaties is getting yoked.

The Breakfast of Champions is releasing a new line of cereals with more than 20 grams of protein per serving "to serve today's modern athletes who are striving to be better everyday," General Mills recently announced.

But it's not just athletes looking to boost their protein intake, as the grocery baskets of many ...Read more

Do you love mac and cheese? It’s a favorite dish for many of us. Here’s a light version with springtime vegetables: asparagus, yellow squash and zucchini.

Sharp cheddar cheese finishes this colorful and tasty dish. It’s a quick, vegetarian meal. Frozen chopped or diced onion is used for speed. I keep a package on hand to use in quick ...Read more