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A dozen ways to devil your eggs
Deviled eggs — the darlings of church suppers and potlucks — may sound retro, but when served at a fancy cocktail soiree, those eggs disappear long before the canapés. You'll be hard-pressed to see a leftover deviled egg.
The culinary term "deviled" was first used in the 18th century to refer to spicy foods. But the details of what to fill...Read more
Tasty Tzatziki Sauce
Dip into the vibrant flavors of Greece with this Tasty Tzatziki Sauce. This creamy, tangy sauce is a refreshing delight.
Ingredients Greek yogurt Cucumber GarlicInstructions Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess water.
Mix cucumber with Greek yogurt and minced garlic.
This Tzatziki sauce will transport ...Read more
Quick Fix: Sweet and Tangy Sauced Pork Tenderloin with Green Beans and Barley
Here’s an easy and delicious way to flavor pork tenderloin. It’s a sweet and sour sauce made with apricot jam and apple cider vinegar, that adds a tangy flavor and takes only 2 to 3 minutes to make.
I thought barley would be a nice side dish but didn’t want to spend a lot of time or another pot to cook it. So, using quick-cooking barley,...Read more
Daytime Dazzle Shrimp Scampi
Light up your day with Daytime Dazzle Shrimp Scampi. The tender shrimp sautéed in a garlicky butter sauce is as dazzling and satisfying as a bright daytime sky.
Ingredients 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste Lemon wedges for servingInstructions ...Read more
Dazzling Durian Smoothie
Explore the exotic side of breakfast with this bold smoothie. Dazzling Durian Smoothie is an expedition into tropical flavour, offering an unusual taste adventure.
Ingredients Durian Coconut milk HoneyInstructions Blend the durian, coconut milk, and honey until smooth.
Serve chilled.
This smoothie is a bold ...Read more
Tempting Truffle Popcorn
Add a dash of luxury to your party snacks with this upscale twist. Tempting Truffle Popcorn is an ode to the power of gourmet ingredients.
Ingredients Popcorn kernels Truffle oil Sea saltInstructions Pop the popcorn kernels.
Drizzle with truffle oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
This popcorn is a thrilling ...Read more
EatingWell: Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean at home
This healthy fish recipe makes a tasty and easy weeknight meal. In the Mediterranean region, blends of dried locally grown herbs are common. This version is ideal for vegetables, seafood, poultry and pork.
Herby Fish with Wilted Greens & Mushrooms
Serves 4
Active Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
For the Mediterranean herb mix:...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: Spotlight on supplements: Hibiscus
Hibiscus is more than just a pretty flower.
Overview
Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a well-known flower that can be consumed as a tea or in supplements. It contains a range of bioactive compounds such as anthocyanins, proanthocyanins, and flavonols. Due to the complexity of its composition, different hibiscus preparations ...Read more
Seriously Simple: Crab cakes, a luxury worth making
Years ago, I was a judge at the Mendocino Crab and Wine Festival. We tasted 35 Dungeness crab cakes. The winning entry had mostly fresh crab meat morsels with just enough breadcrumbs to bind the crab together. This recipe from Executive Chef Alan Kantor, of MacCallum House in Mendocino, is similar to that one.
Chef Kantor adds scallions, ...Read more
JeanMarie Brownson: One-pan pasta delivers flavorful meal, easy clean-up
The best ingredients, prepared properly with lots of flavor, deliver pleasure in abundance. Perhaps that is the beauty behind the increasingly-popular, one-pan meals. No fuss, minimal mess, maximum satisfaction.
To prove this point, take a turn making a one-pan pasta. Noodles that cook in their sauce pack tons of flavor. This method also ...Read more
The Kitchn: For the best chocolate cake of your life, never skip this one easy step
What could be better than a well-made slice of classic chocolate cake? In my opinion, absolute nothing! This rich and tender cake layered with fluffy chocolate buttercream is the perfect ending to any special occasion.
My little trick: Adding a small amount of instant espresso powder to the batter. Don’t worry — it doesn’t end up tasting ...Read more
The Kitchn: I use this homemade dressing on everything, not just salad!
One of my go-to salad dressings at the grocery store is Makoto ginger dressing. I love its chunky texture and its savory, slightly sweet flavor. It makes any green salad incredibly delicious. After going through so many bottles, I came up with my own copycat ...Read more
Column: Why are Taiwan's 7-Elevens so much better than ours?
When I visit my family in Taichung, Taiwan, I've learned to never ask where we are going, because the answer is always the same: first, 7-Eleven.
Going to Taiwan has always meant going to 7-Eleven. My uncle runs a few stores in Taichung, Taiwan's second-largest city, and it's often our first stop after the airport.
When I visited last month, I...Read more
5 recipes to usher in spring brunch season
It's been a complicated start to the year, at least in the kitchen. Unseasonably warm days had us firing up the grill, and the debut of tulips and tree buds surely meant that asparagus and early peas were imminent. Except it wasn't even March.
Now that the seasons have officially changed (even if the temperatures feel otherwise), and Easter is ...Read more
Gretchen's table: Spicy lamb stir-fry makes for a quick and easy Ramadan meal
Lamb is a favorite seasonal dish in the early days of spring, often showing up on the table as a roast or chops with mint sauce at Easter.
Thinly sliced, it also makes for a great addition to a fast and easy weeknight stir-fry, especially when the meat strips travel a quick road to tenderness with a quick dip in a tangy, chili-based sauce ...Read more
Best Bites: Rip Van Wafers Dark Chocolate
In searching for some low-sugar snacks for a group of athletes coming to my house, I found these wafers. With only 2 grams of sugar and 120 calories, no GMOs and 5 grams of fiber, they fit the bill on paper.
But the taste is what sold me.
The “dark chocolate” in the title is not just for show. Each bite starts with a crispy wafer but ...Read more
Happiness is pickled eggs at a 100-year-old bar
LOS ANGELES -- I like to make up fantastical stories for people I see at dive bars. I can entertain myself for hours, subsisting on nothing more than sips from a sweating glass of vodka soda and my imagination.
The divey-er the bar, the better. In a dim room that's always night, the $3 that I pay to see a cover band made up of the owner's ...Read more
Gretchen's table: Chorizo and potato empanadas make a handheld spring meal
Spring weather is here, and I'll bet you can't wait to get outside and enjoy the sunshine.
My bike is already at the ready in the backseat of my car, awaiting the days when I can hop onto a bike path or trail after work and ride with the wind on my face and setting sun in my eye.
Spring is also a good idea to have a few hand-held meals like ...Read more
Tremendous Truffle Toast
Elevate your breakfast with this gourmet dish. Tremendous Truffle Toast is a luxurious indulgence that transforms your morning.
Ingredients Bread Truffle oil Parmesan cheeseInstructions Toast the bread to your liking.
Drizzle with truffle oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
This breakfast is a celebration ...Read more
Pork Chops with Thyme and Mustard
Editor's Note: We think you will enjoy this previously published Zola classic!
Intermittent Fasting
In the last few years, there’s a buzz phrase in the dieting community that is getting lots of coverage. It’s called intermittent fasting.
Intermittent fasting is the concept of going 12 to 18 hours without food.
Some research...Read more