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EatingWell: This meal couldn’t be easier to make

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In this healthy dinner recipe, chicken thighs, Brussels sprouts, cherry tomatoes and packaged gnocchi are all roasted on the same sheet pan. And though it’s simple, this dish gets tons of flavor from seasonings, including garlic, oregano and red-wine vinegar. It all adds up to a dish that’s ready to go into heavy weeknight rotation in your ...Read more

Environmental Nutrition: What is a flax egg?

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Q: What is a flax egg?

A: A flax egg is a popular vegan substitute for traditional eggs in baking and cooking. It is made by mixing ground flaxseeds with water, usually in the ratio of one tablespoon of ground flaxseeds to three tablespoons of water. This mixture is then left to sit for about five to 10 minutes, during which it thickens and ...Read more

Seriously Simple: Autumn roast orange chicken, a simple weekday meal

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As the weather turns chilly, I look for Seriously Simple dishes that honor the season. I want to incorporate the smells and colors of the fall months, so I try to include oranges, squashes, and fresh rosemary and thyme.

I often roast a whole chicken, but sometimes I prefer to roast the parts where no carving is required — especially when I ...Read more

JeanMarie Brownson on vacation

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JeanMarie Brownson is on vacation for the next two weeks. Her column will return on Oct. 21.

©2024 JeanMarie Brownson. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

The Kitchn: Frankenstein fingers will be the hit of your Halloween party

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If Halloween ghosts and witches feel a little too dark or spooky for your kids (or you!), consider the monster instead. As we were working on our list of the top 10 classic Halloween treats of all time, paging through 50 years of women’s magazines, these monstrous pretzel fingers came up over and over again. Is ...Read more

The Kitchn: This 160-year-old Italian chicken recipe is always in my dinner rotation

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When I’m looking for a dinner that is a step up from chicken nuggets but still appeals to eaters of all ages, chicken Milanese is just the ticket. Milanese (or milanesa) refers to breading and frying thin cutlets of meat, and you’ve probably heard of ...Read more

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The original 'Great British Baking Show' winner is betting on small batches

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From a recipe for Emergency Chocolate Chip cookies to an ode to Girl Scout Cookies, Edd Kimber understands what we want to bake right now.

Kimber rose to prominence in 2010 as the first winner of the “Great British Baking Show,” a program embraced for its low-key comfort viewing and the everyday people competing — pleasantly. He got his ...Read more

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Best Bites: Baileys Cinnamon Churro

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It’s too bad this Cinnamon Churro flavor is labeled as a limited edition liqueur from the folks at Baileys, because this could easily become my new favorite fall drink. It’s a perfect balance of Irish whisky, cinnamon and warm vanilla notes for a creamy yet bold taste.

It’s 17% alcohol, so less potent than most liquors. I like it over ...Read more

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Diabetes Quick Fix: Poulet au Tomates (Chicken with Tomatoes) with Nouilles Avec Parmesan (Egg Noodles with Parmesan)

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Enjoy this popular French bistro dish with fresh tomatoes, onions, and a touch of cream.

The secret to the dish is to cook the onions until they are golden and sweet. To speed their cooking, the onions are microwaved first, then sautéed.

Helpful Hints:

Plain egg noodles can be used instead of spinach egg noodles.

A quick way to chop ...Read more

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It's time to ease back into comfort food season

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It only takes one whiff of anything cinnamon-scented or pumpkin pie-spiced to fool my brain into thinking fall has arrived, no matter what the meteorologists say. And once the switch has been turned on, I start thinking about bringing a little comfort back into my kitchen.

I deserve it, right? I’ve been slicing, dicing and chopping veggies ...Read more

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Gretchen's table: Thai beef salad is a fresh alternative to a traditional steak salad

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PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh is famous for its french fry- and shredded cheese-topped steak salads, which are thought to have originated sometime in the early 1960s at Jerry's Curb Service in Bridgewater, Beaver County.

If you're super hungry, the dish can really hit the spot. Along with good-for-you salad greens, it's got carbs and fat galore, ...Read more

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Column: Growing your own garlic is like a breath of fresh air

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ST. LOUIS -- Anne Carpenter did not grow up in a family that ate garlic. But now she’s something of an evangelist for it.

“Clearly, people know there is a value to home-grown tomatoes. I’m trying to show that there is a value to home-grown garlic,” she says.

Home-grown garlic is so sweet and juicy and mild when it comes out of the ...Read more

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Combat Thanksgiving leftover fatigue with beef and broccoli stir-fry

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If you're anything like me, after the obligatory day-after turkey sandwiches and the early morning slices of pumpkin pie (aka the Breakfast of Champions), the last thing you want is another heavy meal covered in turkey gravy.

When the hunger pangs return, I try to make something that's a little lighter and with a flavor profile completely ...Read more

EatingWell: This weeknight dinner is simple and flavorful

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In this healthy dinner recipe, chicken thighs, Brussels sprouts, cherry tomatoes and packaged gnocchi are all roasted on the same sheet pan for a complete meal that couldn’t be easier to make. And though it’s simple, this dish gets tons of flavor from seasonings, including garlic, oregano and red-wine vinegar. It all adds up to a dish that�...Read more

Environmental Nutrition: The exceptional egg

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Eggs are an incredibly versatile food. Not only are they a natural in every meal, whether breakfast, appetizer, snack, or dessert, they are an ingredient in a wide range of foods.

The folklore

Humans have been eating eggs for about six million years, and as early as 1400 BC, birds were laying eggs specifically for consumption,...Read more

Seriously Simple: It’s muffin season in my house

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These Seriously Simple muffins are a family tradition that I make to usher in the fall months. Slightly moist and crumbly, they’re my kind of comfort food.

Dried cranberries and yellow cornmeal provide added texture to a classic muffin recipe, and orange juice and zest bring all the flavors together. These rustic, crusty muffins are wonderful...Read more

This delicious weeknight dinner comes together quickly

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Fish cooks in a jiffy. Perfect for weeknight meals. However, it’s pricey. Cooking it perfectly takes on an extra challenge. Frankly, I want restaurant quality results to justify the expense.

To take the pressure off, it’s best to seek out casual preparations rather than ones trying to incorporate elegant sauces or complicated techniques. ...Read more

The Kitchn: This copycat Pink Drink tastes better than the real thing

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Remember when Starbucks used to only sell coffee? Nowadays, that’s no longer the case. Their expansive menu includes not just coffee, but also a variety of hot and cold non-coffee beverages as well as food.

One of the most popular drinks on the menu is the Pink Drink �...Read more

The Kitchn: 11 easy hacks to instantly upgrade fried eggs

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A simple fried egg cooked in melted butter or a neutral oil is a classic for a reason: It adds crispy-edged oomph without interrupting the flavor of whatever’s already on the plate.

While we love a good basic egg for its satisfying ...Read more

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Embrace sweet-spicy tamarind for an extra kick in everything from sauces to cocktails

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Even if you don't know it, you're probably familiar with the distinctive tang of tamarind.

A staple in South and Southeastern Asian cuisine, it's the tangy-sweet heart and soul of a killer Pad Thai sauce or flavorful curry, and it plays a starring role in the dark-brown dipping sauce served alongside samosas, papadam and pakora at your favorite...Read more

 

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