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Invite enchantment to your brunch with Mid-Morning Medley Baked Avocado Eggs. The creamy avocado cradling a perfectly baked egg is a melodic medley as whimsical as a mid-morning lark's song.

Ingredients 2 avocados 4 eggs Salt and pepper to taste Fresh herbs for garnish Hot sauce (optional)Instructions Preheat your oven...Read more

Step into an enchanted evening with this easy and elegant roast chicken. Infused with the comforting flavors of a home-cooked meal and the heartwarming aroma of roasted herbs, this dish paints a picture as charming and captivating as an enchanted evening.

Ingredients 1 whole chicken Salt and pepper to taste 2 lemons, halved ...Read more

Sulfites are chemicals that are often added to food and drinks to help keep them fresh. They act as preservatives, which means they stop food from spoiling too quickly. Sulfites also help prevent foods from turning brown or changing color and can slow the growth of bacteria and mold.

You’ll find sulfites in many common foods. They are often ...Read more

You got this! Author Diane Morrisey has penned a book chock-full of vibrant and accessible recipes I can’t wait to cook. A few of my favorites include breakfast calzones and crispy cod sticks. I recently tried this marinated grilled flank steak served with a bright, zesty salsa.

The salsa takes a bit of time, so make it up earlier in the day....Read more

School rhythms dictate our August plans. Days at the beach with the grandchildren get squeezed in between back-to-school shopping. The new backpacks hold brightly colored folders and unicorn-decorated pencils. Pink and purple lunch boxes await creative meals and snacks. The anticipation of a new school year makes the whole family look forward to...Read more

When I was growing up, “crunchy taco night” was a frequently requested dinner in my family — and with good reason. Between the satisfying crunch of the taco shell and ...Read more

I would love to be relaxing on a tropical island with my feet in the sand, enjoying the crashing waves and a cool ocean breeze. Unfortunately, that vacation isn’t in the cards for me this summer, which is why I’m making this new whipped lemonade on ...Read more

I promise you will never regret making or having garlic butter around. When combined, the two simple ingredients turn into a culinary powerhouse called a compound butter, coating everything it touches with delicious flavor as it melts. A ...Read more

MIAMI -- Marc Ellenby has grown just about every tropical fruit imaginable on his family’s Redland farm since 1980. Avocados. Sapodillas. Longans. Mameys. But there was one tropical fruit he didn’t think could survive here: Breadfruit.

Century-old reports from South Florida’s founding botanists say that these large, starchy fruits would ...Read more

With a summer full of exciting sports events on TV, I was inspired to create a buffalo-style sauce for pork. The spicy, tangy glaze gives the pork a bold kick, while a crisp, cool salad drizzled with blue cheese dressing provides the perfect contrast.

Together, they make a flavorful, all-American meal that's ideal for game day or any summer ...Read more

On one of the hottest days of the year, I stand beneath the 7-foot trellis that bridges our two raised garden beds, talking to my massive cucumber plant.

I’m clipping off curlicue tendrils and winding vines, apologizing because it is doing such a good job growing, but it’s gotta leave some room for the tomatoes.

A fuzzy bumblebee happily ...Read more

Listen to the aria of the afternoon with Afternoon Aria Mediterranean Salad. The fresh and vibrant flavors of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese perform an aria as refreshing and revitalizing as a bright afternoon.

Ingredients 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped 1 cucumber, chopped 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled 2 ...Read more

A former colleague — terribly self-important because of winning a number of journalism prizes — once took a protege out to a fancy lunch spot in New York City. When the table talk reached a lull, however, the mentor flipped open a book and started to read. When his dining companion asked why he was being so rude, my colleague responded: “I...Read more

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

Experience the radiant hues of a rainbow with this vibrant salad. A symphony of colorful, fresh vegetables tossed together in a simple dressing, creating a salad as bright and uplifting as a radiant rainbow.

Ingredients 2 cups mixed salad greens 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, ...Read more

A California wine cap maker is laying off more than 60 employees at a Modesto facility.

The company, G3 Enterprises, said the challenges faced by the broader wine industry — declining consumer demand, inflation, rising expenses and increased competition — prompted the cuts.

"Like many companies in our industry, we have experienced changes ...Read more

For a flash of Caribbean flavor, try these zesty shrimp skewers that come together in no time.

Ingredients: 20 large shrimp 1 cup pineapple chunks 1/4 cup jerk seasoningInstructions: Toss shrimp with jerk seasoning.

Thread shrimp and pineapple onto skewers.

Grill until shrimp are pink and cooked through.<...Read more

Give your lunch a modern twist with this enchanting avocado toast. It's a rich, satisfying, and healthful bite that'll keep you going until dinner.

Ingredients: 2 slices of bread 1 ripe avocado Juice of 1/2 lemon Salt and pepper to taste 2 eggs (optional)Instructions: Toast the bread to your liking.

Mash the ...Read more

A vibrant and versatile dish, this speedy Asian stir-fry will have dinner on the table in no time.

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced 2 bell peppers, sliced 1 onion, sliced 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oilInstructions: Heat sesame oil in a pan and add chicken, cooking until browned.

Add ...Read more

Experience the comforting warmth of China with Wondrous Wonton Soup. These little dumplings in a light broth are a heartwarming delight.

Ingredients Wonton wrappers Ground pork Chicken brothInstructions Fill wonton wrappers with ground pork and seal into dumplings.

Simmer in chicken broth until tender.

This ...Read more