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Quick Queso Fundido
This speedy version of the Mexican classic will have your guests shouting 'Olé!' in no time.
Ingredients: 1 cup grated cheese Jalapeños Tortilla chipsInstructions: Melt cheese and jalapeños in a skillet until bubbly.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Quick Queso Fundido is a bite-sized fiesta that's ...Read more
EatingWell: Need a quick dinner? Try a gnocchi skillet
This cheesy, saucy baked gnocchi is a quick and comforting meal. Baby spinach is the natural choice for fast dinners as it’s ready right out of the package, but feel free to swap it out for another chopped green like kale or Swiss chard.
Cheesy Baked Gnocchi Skillet
Serves 8
Active Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
2 tablespoons ...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: ‘Fibermaxxing’ Explained
In the ever-evolving world of health and wellness, a new trend is gaining attention for its bold approach to digestive health: fibermaxxing. This practice involves significantly increasing dietary fiber intake — sometimes well beyond standard recommended levels — in pursuit of benefits like improved digestion, weight management, and overall ...Read more
Seriously Simple: A classic pesto vinaigrette brightens up this chicken dinner
Chicken paillards are the perfect weeknight entree since they take just a few minutes to pound and even less time to cook. They are traditionally served with a splash of lemon or a simple uncomplicated sauce.
To flatten the chicken breasts, place them on a cutting board between plastic wrap or wax paper and pound with the smooth side of a meat ...Read more
JeanMarie Brownson: Easy, garlicky weeknight shrimp should be in your dinner rotation
Shrimp ranks among the easiest, leanest proteins to cook for a speedy weeknight meal. Set the skillet over high heat, add a modicum of oil, and then stir-fry to tenderness in less than 4 minutes. That’s it.
When those shrimps are peeled and deveined before cooking, we serve them warm simply with a dish of horseradish-spiked cocktail sauce and...Read more
The Kitchn: This giant, oven-baked pancake is crispy, fluffy and impossible easy
If you’re still making pancakes for your family like a short-order cook, I’ve got just the thing to make your morning routine a whole lot easier: a skillet pancake. Just pour the batter into a hot skillet, bake for about half an hour, then sit down to breakfast together. There’s simply no better way to do it!
This step-by-step recipe will...Read more
The Kitchn: I eat these Buffalo cauliflower bites straight from the pan
I’m pretty much a fan of any spicy condiment so I love Buffalo sauce, in all its tangy, buttery glory. I’m also a vegetarian — so no ...Read more
5 dishes to make with a grocery rotisserie chicken
If ever there was liberation to be found in the never-ending grind of nightly meal preparation, it's got to be the ready-to-go product scorned by some but beloved by many: the supermarket rotisserie chicken.
Personally, the plump and juicy birds have come to the rescue more times than I care to count in my own kitchen over the years, both as a ...Read more
Gretchen's table: Pan-fried cod tacos with pineapple salsa is a tasty Lenten meal
PITTSBURGH -- Fish on Fridays during the seven-week Lenten season isn’t just tradition in Pittsburgh. For a whole bunch of us, it’s an obsession that entails traveling to a different fish fry each week to taste who does it best.
It’s a win-win situation for both the organizations that host the seafood dinners as fundraisers and their ...Read more
Column: You may be eligible for (a little) money from beef producers
A lawyer friend sent me a news release about a food-related class-action suit, and then he ruined it all by telling me about it with a whole bunch of shameless puns.
So I'm faced with a conundrum. It's a serious subject, but I can't think about it without laughing.
I said they were shameless puns. I didn't say they weren't funny.
The case ...Read more
Beef prices are high. This butcher has suggestions
PITTSBURGH — The price of ground beef has gone up 51% since February 2020. In the past year, the U.S. has seen record low cattle numbers because of drought over the past few years. Tariffs on imports, rising input costs and cattle disease have also put pressure on beef prices.
The escalation will continue into this year, according to the U.S....Read more
Quick Fix: Simple Poached Fish with Caper Sauce and Quick Corn and Tomatoes
Here’s a simple, foolproof way to cook fish so it stays moist and tender every time. Gently poach the fillets in barely simmering water for just 4 to 5 minutes. The secret is to make sure the water is at a low simmer. Finish it with a light, flavorful sauce topped with briny capers.
A vibrant corn and tomato side dish comes together in just ...Read more
Moonlit Coconut Bliss Smoothie
Indulge in a tropical escapade with this Moonlit Coconut Bliss Smoothie, a divine potion that transcends time and space. As the blender whirs and twirls, it creates a dance of vibrant fruits and velvety coconut milk, resulting in a beverage that's as enigmatic as moonlight and as enchanting as a tropical sunset.
Ingredients 2 ripe ...Read more
Winter Solstice Chocolate Fondue
Indulge in the luxurious comfort of Winter Solstice Chocolate Fondue. Rich, melted chocolate paired with your choice of dippable delights creates a dessert as inviting and comforting as a warm fireside on a winter night.
Ingredients 200g of dark chocolate 1 cup of heavy cream A selection of fruit and marshmallows for ...Read more
Cheesy Veggie Quesadilla Concoction
Like a sun-kissed, flavor-drenched Mexican holiday, these quick quesadillas are all the fiesta you need after a long day.
Ingredients: 4 large tortillas 2 cups grated cheese 1 bell pepper 1 onion 1 zucchini 1 cup sliced mushrooms Olive oil Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Sauté the vegetables in olive ...Read more
Largest supplier of wine in US faces layoffs and closure of key Napa facility
California wine giant Gallo is laying off more than 90 employees and closing a major Napa Valley wine-making facility.
The Modesto company said Thursday the cuts are necessary to adapt to market dynamics and changing customer demands.
In total, 93 employees across five sites will lose their jobs, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining...Read more
Blooming Spring Strawberry Smoothie
Embrace the vibrant energy of spring with this Blooming Spring Strawberry Smoothie. Fresh, juicy strawberries blended with creamy yogurt and sweet honey creates a smoothie as refreshing and invigorating as a spring bloom.
Ingredients 1 cup of fresh strawberries 1/2 cup of yogurt 2 tablespoons of honey Ice cubesInstructions ...Read more
Gallo will shut North Bay winery and chop scores of Bay Area jobs
ST. HELENA, California — E&J Gallo Winery, the world’s largest wine producer by volume, decided to slash nearly 100 Bay Area jobs and shutter one of its production hubs, the company reported to state labor officials.
Including the closure of The Ranch Winery in Napa County, Modesto-based Gallo will eliminate 73 jobs at three sites in St. ...Read more
Zippy Zucchini Quesadillas
This quick zucchini quesadilla is a delightful, cheesy treat. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients: 2 tortillas 1 zucchini 1 cup shredded cheese 1/2 cup salsa Olive oilInstructions: Sauté the zucchini in olive oil until soft.
Place one tortilla in a pan, top with the ...Read more
Brunch Ballad Poached Eggs and Avocado Toast
Experience the ballad of brunch with Brunch Ballad Poached Eggs and Avocado Toast. The creamy avocado spread on crunchy toast topped with a perfectly poached egg sings a ballad as poetic and pleasurable as brunch itself.
Ingredients 2 slices of bread 1 ripe avocado 2 eggs Salt and pepper to taste Fresh herbs for ...Read more



























