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Dive into the mystery of the East with this subtly sweet, smooth breakfast dish. Bewitching Black Sesame Porridge is a delightful way to start your day, packed with nutrients and color.

Ingredients Black sesame seeds Rice HoneyInstructions Grind black sesame seeds and rice together into a powder.

Simmer with water ...Read more

When I’m asked about ways to make a nutritional impact without implementing “life-altering” changes, my mind immediately drifts to the benefits of dietary fiber.

Many are probably familiar with fiber — you’ve likely been told by a healthcare professional to add more fiber to your diet because of its plentiful health benefits. Did you ...Read more

By this point in the summer, I’m dreaming of cooler days and refreshing meals. Fresh limeade, doused with chilled sparkling water, gives me energy to concoct a casual meal with friends.

For inspiration, look to countries known for steamy days and refreshing, cool-down-the-day offerings. In Mexico’s Yucatan, for example, chilled ceviche and ...Read more

Is it weird to say that I love tartar sauce? Because it’s true. I am 100% that person who will judge a seafood restaurant by its tartar sauce. One star if it tastes like I’m eating a spoonful of mayo, and five stars if it’s bright, tangy, and crunchy. This tartar sauce recipe is five stars. It tastes way better than any other version I’...Read more

Flank steaks need to be tenderized by pounding, slow cooking, or marinating. Here, red wine, orange juice, and Middle Eastern spices make a tasty marinade. The addition of sumac and zaatar add a zesty citrus burst of flavor. If you have Aleppo pepper, use it here for its biting sweet yet tangy flavor notes. I like to add the sliced onion so it ...Read more

Nothing screams summertime magic the way making s’mores does. For me, gooey s’mores evoke memories of camping and beach bonfires, where we’d stick ...Read more

If classic coleslaw took a tropical vacation, it would look and taste like this pineapple slaw. Here, sweet, juicy pineapple is folded into crisp cabbage and tossed with a creamy and tangy dressing that perfectly balances richness and acidity. It’s the kind ...Read more

One of the oldest cultivated crops in history, beans have been a home cook's best friend for a very long time. Both inexpensive and pantry stable, they can be made into any number of dishes, whether you’re looking to eschew meat for more planet-friendly, plant-based proteins or just want to put a nutritious and inexpensive dish on the table.

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I wanted to take advantage of the season’s first sweet corn on the cob at the market, so I turned it into a light and flavorful summer corn soup. Fresh corn gives the soup a naturally sweet taste, and it comes together quickly, making it a perfect addition to an easy warm-weather dinner.

For even more corn flavor add the de-kernelled cobs to...Read more

This summer, chances are you might be gifted some fresh veggies if one of your neighbors has a super green thumb or just can’t say no at the farmers market.

Among the most passed-along produce is zucchini since the fruit (which is treated as a vegetable in the kitchen) is easy to grow. Provided with sun and enough water, a single plant can ...Read more

Create your very own winter wonderland, whatever the season, with this Snowfall Vanilla Ice Cream. As the ice cream maker churns and spins, it whips up a fluffy blizzard of rich cream and aromatic vanilla, creating a dessert as enchanting as the first snowfall.

Ingredients 2 cups of heavy cream 1 cup of whole milk 3/4 cup of ...Read more

Enjoy the flavors of the Caribbean with these quick and flavorful Ropa Vieja wraps.

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cooked beef 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 4 large flour tortillasInstructions: Warm the beef and beans in a pan until hot.

Spoon beef and beans onto tortillas.<...Read more

A lightning-quick hors d'oeuvre that brings the savory delight of stuffed mushrooms to your table.

Ingredients: 10 large mushrooms 200g cream cheese ChivesInstructions: Remove mushroom stems and fill each cap with cream cheese.

Grill until the cheese is bubbling. Garnish with chives and serve.

Flash-Fried ...Read more

CHICAGO -- July may be National Hot Dog Month, but in Chicago, hot dogs are a staple year-round.

While Chicagoans may argue over the Cubs and the White Sox, debate deep-dish versus tavern-style pizza and defend their favorite neighborhood hole-in-the-wall as the city’s best, one thing unites them all: They never put ketchup on a Chicago dog. ...Read more

Transform lunch into a Mediterranean feast with these magical pita pockets. They're a light, satisfying, and fresh solution to the midday meal.

Ingredients: 4 pita bread rounds 1 cucumber 1 tomato 1 bell pepper 1/2 red onion 1 cup hummus Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Chop the cucumber, tomato, bell pepper...Read more

Ease into your morning with this comforting and familiar breakfast. Peaceful Peanut Butter Toast is like a cozy morning spent in the comfort of your home.

Ingredients Whole grain bread Peanut butter BananaInstructions Toast the bread to your desired level of crunchiness.

Spread peanut butter on top.

Slice...Read more

The threat of financial penalties has states scrambling to clean up their food stamp programs. For this, the White House deserves applause.

President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act features a number of worthwhile reforms, including a provision that imposes penalties on states that tolerate fraud in U.S. Department of Agriculture’...Read more

Upcoming funding shifts in the federal food stamp program are poised to cost states billions of dollars, heightening fears that more Americans will lose access to the nation’s largest food assistance program.

Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act made major changes to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP, including new ...Read more

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