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Impressive Iberico Ham Melon Bites
Immerse yourself in a refreshing flavor voyage with these delightful bites. Impressive Iberico Ham Melon Bites are a tribute to the beauty of simplicity.
Ingredients Melon Iberico ham Mint leavesInstructions Cut the melon into bite-sized pieces.
Wrap each with a slice of Iberico ham and garnish with a mint leaf....Read more
Express Egg Salad Sandwiches
Turn lunch into a classic, comforting moment with these quick egg salad sandwiches. They're a creamy, satisfying solution to your midday hunger pangs.
Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp mustard 1/4 cup chopped chives Salt and pepper to taste 8 slices of breadInstructions: Chop the eggs and mix ...Read more
Zippy Zabaglione with Berries
This quick Zabaglione with berries is an elegant Italian dessert that can be made in no time. Perfect for impressing guests at the end of a meal.
Ingredients: 4 egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup Marsala wine 1 cup mixed berriesInstructions: Whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and Marsala in a bowl over simmering water until thick ...Read more
Speedy Shrimp Scampi
Whisk your taste buds away to the Italian coastline with this zippy shrimp scampi. It's a delightful pasta dish that brings sunshine to your lunch.
Ingredients: 8 oz linguine 1 lb large shrimp 3 cloves garlic 1/2 cup white wine Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup chopped parsley Olive oil Salt and pepper to tasteInstruction...Read more
Extraordinary Exotic Fruit Platter
Celebrate the bounty of the tropics with this colorful breakfast platter. Extraordinary Exotic Fruit Platter is a feast for the eyes and the palate.
Ingredients Dragon fruit Star fruit PassionfruitInstructions Slice the fruits and arrange them attractively on a plate.
Enjoy the fresh, juicy flavors of these exotic ...Read more

EatingWell: This peach cake will be your new favorite seasonal dessert
This peach dump cake serves up a fluffy, tender vanilla cake that's studded with juicy, sweet peaches. This peach cake is so simple it's sure to become a favorite summertime dessert. Using a box of organic cake mix makes the recipe prep even easier.
Easy Peach Cobbler Dump Cake
Serves 12
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
1 (16-...Read more

Environmental Nutrition: The prudent diet
Q: What is the prudent diet?
Q: The prudent diet is a balanced eating pattern that emphasizes whole, nutrient-rich foods while limiting processed options. It is designed to promote overall health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and support longevity.
This diet focuses on consuming fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, nuts, ...Read more

Seriously Simple: A wine lover’s salad
Each month the California Wine Institute sends out a new recipe that goes well with wine. This one caught my eye for its colorful, elegant presentation and wine recommendation.
It is difficult to pair a wine with most salads because of the acid in the salad dressing. Here, a touch of lemon juice and olive oil lightly dress the ingredients with ...Read more

Grilled lamb might become your new favorite summer meal
We celebrate every minute of summer, super-hot days and thunderstorms included. When friends join us, life couldn’t be better.
My favorite summer meal always involves the grill. Especially lamb on the grill. Accompanied by a bevy of fresh herbs, red wine and a crisp salad.
The deep, rich flavor of lamb works well with the golden brownness ...Read more

The Kitchn: How to grill juicy, flavorful chicken breast
There are grilled burgers and hot dogs, but no dish speaks to true grilling prowess quite like perfectly grilled chicken breast. Marked by the grill and turned a most ...Read more

The Kitchn: No-bake ‘Boston cream pie’ bars are so good, I’m making them all summer
It’s hard to beat a no-bake treat — especially when there’s chocolate involved. These no-bake Boston cream pie bars combine three delicious layers of flavor — cookie crust, creamy vanilla custard, and rich chocolate — into one bite. And you only need six ingredients to make them.
The base makes good use of crushed wafer cookies, which...Read more

Make Italian pasta with a pro when you knead to get over this phobia
PITTSBURGH — Despite being a food reporter, I am by no means a master chef. I can handle simple recipe instructions like "stir," "fry," "simmer," "bake" or, maybe, "braise" — which is basically a combination of simmer and bake. I have an irrational fear of anything that requires equipment beyond a pot or pan.
Full of hope, my family once ...Read more

Quick Fix: Chicken Caprese Salad
I was craving a light summer salad and decided to elevate a classic caprese by adding sautéed chicken to fresh tomatoes and creamy mozzarella. A handful of fresh basil and a drizzle of light Italian dressing pulled it all together for a quick, refreshing dinner.
It’s a simple, satisfying meal that comes together in just ten minutes—...Read more

Gretchen's table: Summer berry bars with lemon glaze are easier than pie
Summer heat often makes baking less than desirable, so if you're going to heat up the kitchen to make dessert, you gotta make it worth every bead of sweat that collects on your forehead.
These berry crumb bars are worth it and then some.
Built on a forgiving shortbread-like crust (it's supposed to be crumbly) and topped with gooey seasonal ...Read more

Gone global: Detroit-style pizza lands on four continents ... and counting
DETROIT -- Nate Peck peered over his shoulder at the oven, where the cheese lining the edges of one of his Detroit-style pizzas was caramelizing into its final, flaky form.
He recalled a recent visitor to his restaurant: a chef from New Zealand, of all places, hoping to expand his menu by learning the craft of Detroit-style pizza. Peck spent ...Read more
These 5 dynamic recipes will travel well with your life on the go this summer
PITTSBURGH — Summer is a time when many of us eat at least some of our meals outdoors, which means looking for bright and delicious dishes that hold up to the rigors of car travel.
Those trips can come in the form of rolling out to a cookout or neighborhood get-together, but warm and sunny weather and kids being home from school also inspires...Read more

The Food Dude returns to make crispy-skin chicken thighs
Hey, Food Dude: It’s been years since you ran one of these columns pitting your near-encyclopedic knowledge against questions that you generally make up yourself. And I, for one, have missed them as little as everyone else.
So I thought I’d ask you this: What is the best way to get a really crispy skin on chicken? — Jacques Pepin
Dear ...Read more
Golden Fields Honey Oats
Start your day on a sweet note with Golden Fields Honey Oats. The hearty wholesomeness of oats bathed in the golden nectar of honey is a warm, nourishing breakfast that's as comforting as the sight of sunlit fields.
Ingredients 1 cup of oats 2 cups of milk 2 tablespoons of honey A pinch of saltInstructions In a saucepan, ...Read more
Daybreak Duet Apple and Almond Butter
Taste the duet of daybreak with Daybreak Duet Apple and Almond Butter. The crisp apple slices spread with creamy almond butter perform a duet as refreshing and revitalizing as the break of day.
Ingredients 1 apple 2 tablespoons almond butter A sprinkle of cinnamon 1 tablespoon chopped almonds Honey to drizzleInstructions ...Read more
Daybreak Delight Pancakes
Experience the delight of the daybreak with Daybreak Delight Pancakes. These fluffy pancakes with sweet syrup are as delightful and comforting as the break of dawn.
Ingredients 1 cup pancake mix 3/4 cup water Butter for the pan Maple syrup for serving Fresh berries for garnishInstructions Mix the pancake mix and water ...Read more