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Imbibe the vibrant hues and flavors of the desert with this refreshing morning smoothie. Pleasing Prickly Pear Smoothie is a delightful start to any day.

Ingredients Prickly pear fruit Banana Coconut waterInstructions Blend the prickly pear, banana, and coconut water until smooth.

Serve chilled.

This smoothie...Read more

LOS ANGELES -- The heady aroma of fried chicken and waffles perfumes the midmorning air of the Blossom Market Hall in San Gabriel. At 10 a.m., most of the other vendors are still dark, but behind the counter at Baking With Ish, Ishnoelle Richardson and his husband Jeff have been at their new stall in the market for hours, preparing waffle and ...Read more

Just two years ago, Monarch Tractor was worth half a billion dollars and ready to shake up the wine industry. In April, it shut its headquarters, laid off its employees and sold its technology to a competitor.

The wine-country startup wanted to revolutionize the cultivation of grapes and other fruit with $100,000 robotractors, but the ...Read more

Journey to the East with these speedy lettuce wraps. They're a delightful combination of textures and flavors, all wrapped up in a crunchy lettuce leaf.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken or tofu 1 bell pepper 1 onion 2 cloves garlic 1 head of iceberg lettuce 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil Salt and pepper to ...Read more

A bright lemon, garlic and tarragon vinaigrette coats this salad topped with grilled steak. Since the grill is already fired up, throw on some bread to make homemade croutons for a satisfying crunch.

Garlicky Grilled Steak & Kale Salad

Serves 4

Active Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons white-...Read more

Mexican food is an American favorite when it comes to eating out, but finding meals that align with health goals can be a challenge. Restaurant menu items are often laden with unhealthy ingredients, notably saturated fats and excess sodium, which can increase risk of heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. That doesn’t mean you have to...Read more

This rendition on the classic peaches and cream is surprising, light and refreshing. I am a big fan of Babcock peaches and other white peach varieties, and I make many dishes when this early summer fruit makes its debut. I’ll toss chopped peaches into arugula salad to create a sweet and bitter contrast or add them to pies, crostatas, quick ...Read more

Food cooked over live fire makes my heart beat faster. The beauty of glowing embers, the aroma of smoke, the crispy bits on the edges of anything cooked over charcoal or wood — it’s all so enjoyable.

Charcoal is always our preference when we want a big grill flavor. Practice makes perfect when it comes to cooking over charcoal fire. It ...Read more

The air fryer does it again! Just when I think I can’t love this countertop powerhouse any more, I try a new recipe that just amazes me. And simply put, air fryer corn on the cob absolutely floored me. You don’t need to wait for a pot of water to boil or the ...Read more

As a resident of the South, I have to find ways to adapt to the region’s heat and humidity. (Hibernating in the air conditioning all summer isn’t a feasible option.) I plan no-cook meals for hot summer nights and serve homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-4228219">Read more

Young or old, it’s the rare diner who is not in the mood for meatballs.

A versatile dish that spans many cultures and can be made with beef, pork, chicken or even plant-based ingredients, meatballs are great as a standalone dish on top of rice or noodles, tucked into a pita or stuffed into a roll as a sub.

The only problem is that if they’...Read more

I love the light, savory sauces used in Vietnamese-style stir-fries. They’re a refreshing change from the heavier, thicker sauces often found in other versions.

For this quick meal, I use thinly sliced pork tenderloin and delicate dried rice noodles. The noodles and broccoli are briefly cooked together in boiling water for just three minutes...Read more

Relish the deep hues of sundown with Sundown Splendor Stuffed Bell Peppers. The combination of savory meat and rice stuffed into colorful bell peppers is as delightful and striking as a beautiful sundown.

Ingredients 4 bell peppers 1/2 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken) 1 cup cooked rice 1/4 cup grated cheddar ...Read more

Welcome the morning with a burst of flavor and energy. Sunshine Scramble is the embodiment of a radiant morning, scrambled to perfection in a pan.

Ingredients Eggs Cheddar cheese SaltInstructions Scramble the eggs in a pan until they're nearly cooked.

Sprinkle cheddar cheese and salt to taste.

Continue to...Read more

Experience the harmony of the daylight with Daylight Duet Pancakes and Syrup. This classic combination of fluffy pancakes drenched in sweet syrup sings a duet as harmonious as the daylight.

Ingredients 1 cup pancake mix 3/4 cup water Butter for the pan Maple syrup for serving Fresh berries for garnishInstructions ...Read more

These delightful German doughnuts are a sweet treat that can be whipped up in a jiffy!Ingredients: 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough Jam of your choice Powdered sugar for dustingInstructions: Flatten each biscuit and spoon a little jam in the center.

Fold the dough over the jam and seal the edges.

Fry until ...Read more

Begin your day with a soothing Japanese classic. Mesmerizing Miso Soup with Tofu is a humble, yet satisfying way to welcome the morning.

Ingredients Miso paste Tofu SeaweedInstructions Dissolve miso paste in hot water.

Add diced tofu and seaweed and let the flavors meld together.

This soup is a warm and ...Read more

CHICAGO -- The Obama Presidential Center has soft-launched a comfort food restaurant and a casual cafe on the South Side of Chicago. Tafari’s Kitchen and the unnamed cafe will officially open to the public in the Jackson Park neighborhood on June 19. The restaurant will feature the Obama Family Chili, Mrs. Robinson’s Red Rice and The Obama ...Read more

Experience the harmony of the daybreak with Daybreak Duet French Toast. This classic dish of bread soaked in sweet egg mixture and fried to golden perfection sings a duet as harmonious as the break of day.

Ingredients 4 slices of bread 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon cinnamon Maple syrup for servingInstructions Beat the...Read more

This quick and easy hoisin tofu stir-fry is a flavorful and satisfying dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients: 1 block firm tofu, cubed 2 cups mixed vegetables 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oilInstructions: Heat oil in a pan and add tofu, frying until golden.

Add vegetables and stir...Read more