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Fantastic Falafel
Take a culinary journey to the Middle East with Fantastic Falafel. These crispy chickpea balls are a flavorful delight.
Ingredients Canned chickpeas Flour CuminInstructions Mash chickpeas with cumin and flour.
Form into balls and fry until golden.
This Falafel is a vibrant bazaar, where the hearty chickpeas ...Read more
Hasty Italian Hoagie
This quick and delicious Italian hoagie is perfect for a speedy lunch or dinner. Packed with Italian meats, cheeses, and a tangy vinaigrette, it's a true Italian delicacy in a roll.
Ingredients: 1 hoagie roll 1/4 cup mixed Italian meats (salami, prosciutto, etc.) 1/4 cup Italian cheese 1/4 cup lettuce 1/4 cup sliced ...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: Fruit roundup
Sweet, juicy and nutrient-packed, the fruit group consists of fresh, canned, frozen, dried and juiced. It is recommended we eat five to nine servings of fruit and veggies per day. Fruits provide energy in the form of carbohydrates as well as fiber, and an array of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
Phytonutrients are substances found in ...Read more
Seriously Simple: Give cauliflower soup a glow-up
Cauliflower makes an elegant, versatile soup when paired with warm curry, sweet apple and a bright mango yogurt drizzle. This version is satisfying enough for a light lunch entree, yet refined enough to serve as a first course.
Apple and cauliflower cook down beautifully in vegetable or chicken stock, then blend into a silky puree without the ...Read more
The Kitchn: You’ll be delighted at how easy it is to make this ‘weeknight fancy’ dinner
If the word stuffing makes your taste buds perk up and immediately become wistful for a Thanksgiving feast, then listen up! Stuffing isn’t just for holidays. Tonight (yes, even a weeknight!) is the perfect time to satisfy that craving with ...Read more
The Kitchn: A little oven time turns Parmesan cheese into the crispiest, laciest one-ingredient cracker
The one cheese my refrigerator is always stocked with is Parmesan. This magical cheese makes everything it touches that much tastier and it’s also pretty delicious on its own — especially when baked up into lacy Parmesan crisps. These elegant crisps call for just one ingredient and are so easy to make — as long as you have the right kind ...Read more
The Kitchn: When the temps dip it’s time for a bowl of homemade soup
There is something incredibly satisfying about broccoli cheddar soup. Like mac and cheese, this beloved classic is all about comfort — it’s rich, cheesy, and indulgent.
I wanted this soup to feel rich and thick without being too heavy. I found ...Read more
Premixed, ready-to-drink cocktails have never been more popular
PITTSBURGH -- Christian Kahle hoped the London dry-style gin he and business partner Matt Brudnok produced with juniper berries and other botanicals at the height of the coronavirus pandemic would prove popular with drinkers tiring of mass-market brands.
Not only did Lucky Sign Spirits end up in the black its first year, but thanks to a ...Read more
Quick Fix: Portobello Mushroom Panini with Arugula Salad
Hot, crispy paninis are a simple dinner that’s warm and welcoming. This vegetarian version features meaty portobello mushrooms tucked into crusty ciabatta bread.
Ciabatta is the traditional bread for paninis. Its name comes from the Italian word for “slipper,” a fitting description of its long, rustic shape. You don’t need a special ...Read more
Scintillating Saffron Scallops
Impress your guests with these luxurious bites. Scintillating Saffron Scallops are a window into the world of fine dining.
Ingredients Scallops Saffron ButterInstructions Sauté the scallops in butter and a pinch of saffron until golden.
Serve hot.
Each bite of these scallops is a journey into the ocean, ...Read more
Express Caribbean Chickpea Salad
This quick and easy chickpea salad is a hearty and healthy Caribbean-inspired dish.
Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped cilantro Lime vinaigretteInstructions: In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
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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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California's oldest family-owned winery declares bankruptcy as wine industry struggles
California's oldest family-run winery has filed for bankruptcy protection, another sign of the struggles in the wine industry.
The family behind Gundlach Bundschu, founded in Sonoma County in 1858, said it couldn't reach an agreement with lenders to restructure its debt, so it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to buy breathing room as ...Read more
Magnificent Mini Pancake Skewers
These Magnificent Mini Pancake Skewers are a fun and tasty treat. Turn brunch into a playful event!Ingredients Pancake mix Syrup Fresh berriesInstructions Cook mini pancakes according to the mix's instructions.
Alternate threading mini pancakes and fresh berries onto skewers, then drizzle with syrup.
These skewers ...Read more
Mystical Meadow Mushroom Soup
Experience the mystical allure of a meadow with this comforting mushroom soup. A blend of earthy mushrooms simmered to perfection, creating a soup as soothing and heartwarming as a stroll through a mystical meadow.
Ingredients 1 lb mushrooms, sliced 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups vegetable broth 2 ...Read more
3,500-acre California winery for sale following hits from Canada's ban on US alcohol
When Canada banned American alcohol as a response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs last year, McManis Family Vineyards took a big hit.
Exports to Canada, largely to Ontario, had made up approximately 40% of the family-owned business’s export sales — about 75,000 cases. From July 2025 to July 2026, this number fell to approximately 5% ...Read more
Remarkable Rocky Mountain Trout
Relish the clean, fresh flavors of this mountain delicacy. Remarkable Rocky Mountain Trout is a celebration of the region's pristine waters.
Ingredients Trout Almonds ButterInstructions Sauté trout with butter until cooked through.
Sprinkle with almonds and serve.
This trout is a mountain stream, where the ...Read more
Gretchen's table: Tis the season for this crumble -- if you can find plums
When it comes to desserts, nothing is easier than a crumble made with fresh, seasonal fruit.
In fall, that means one thing: plump and juicy Italian prune plums, which start ripening in August and if we’re lucky, are available through most of September.
I love them for their flavor — a high sugar level makes the flesh incredibly sweet and ...Read more
Quirky Quick Ice Cream Sandwiches
These quick ice cream sandwiches are a delightful frozen treat. Done in no time, they're a perfect spontaneous dessert.
Ingredients: 4 cookies of your choice 2 scoops of ice creamInstructions: Sandwich a scoop of ice cream between two cookies.
Repeat for the second sandwich, and serve immediately.
These Quirky ...Read more
Seriously Simple: Usher in autumn with this seasonal salad
Peppery arugula, crisp Belgian endive, roasted winter squash, and smoky bacon make this autumn salad both colorful and deeply flavorful. A honey-mustard sherry vinaigrette ties together the sweet squash, salty bacon and pleasantly bitter greens with just enough brightness.
The salad is Seriously Simple to assemble, and much of it can be ...Read more


























