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Wondrous Wonton Soup
Experience the comforting warmth of China with Wondrous Wonton Soup. These little dumplings in a light broth are a heartwarming delight.
Ingredients Wonton wrappers Ground pork Chicken brothInstructions Fill wonton wrappers with ground pork and seal into dumplings.
Simmer in chicken broth until tender.
This ...Read more
Brisk Bruschetta
This speedy take on the classic Italian Bruschetta is a perfect starter for any meal. It's a vibrant blend of fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic atop crunchy bread slices.
Ingredients: 4 slices of baguette 2 tomatoes 1 clove garlic A handful of fresh basil 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Toast ...Read more
Rapid Refried Beans
This quick and hearty dish of refried beans is a staple of Mexican cuisine. Full of flavor and done in no time, it's the perfect side or filling for your favorite Mexican dishes.
Ingredients: 1 can pinto beans 1 onion 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp cumin Salt and pepper to taste Olive oilInstructions: Sauté the chopped ...Read more
Flash-Fried Stuffed Mushrooms
A lightning-quick hors d'oeuvre that brings the savory delight of stuffed mushrooms to your table.
Ingredients: 10 large mushrooms 200g cream cheese ChivesInstructions: Remove mushroom stems and fill each cap with cream cheese.
Grill until the cheese is bubbling. Garnish with chives and serve.
Flash-Fried ...Read more
Express Sauerkraut Salad
This tangy and refreshing Express Sauerkraut Salad offers a delightful twist to your regular salad!Ingredients: 2 cups of sauerkraut 1 apple, diced 1 onion, diced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp apple cider vinegarInstructions: Mix sauerkraut, apple, and onion in a bowl.
Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar and mix well.
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Back-to-school time is easy with these 4 no-stress dinners
"Back to school" can release a floodgate of emotions for parents.
We feel all the positive anticipation that goes with embarking on new adventures — it's thrilling to see a child begin kindergarten or enter the senior year of high school — but starting a new academic year also brings a lot of anxiety.
The lazier routines of summer have to ...Read more
With groceries more expensive than ever, here's how to save money
PITTSBURGH -- These are anxious times in which to feed our families.
Grocery shopping is not just wildly expensive these days — the Consumer Price Index in July was up 2.7% year-over-year, with the price of some foods reaching record levels — but also filled with uncertainty.
Just when you think the price of a box of Honey Nut Cheerios ...Read more
Quick Fix: Chicken Chasseur (Chicken with Mushrooms and Wine)
Savor the flavors of France with this classic Chicken Chasseur, also known as poulet chasseur. This French dish is celebrated for its rich and aromatic sauce, made from a blend of mushrooms, shallots, tomatoes, and a splash of wine.
While there are many variations, this particular version is simple and can be prepared at home in just minutes. ...Read more
We tried this TikTok trend where watermelon takes flight so you don't have to
Watermelon with a squirt of mustard? Or slathered with PB&J? These are some of the suggestions on TikTok for so-called watermelon flights.
Like a flight of wine or whiskey, watermelon flights are meant to offer variations on a theme. Artfully cut slabs of watermelon are garnished with ingredients sweet and savory to offer interesting contrasts...Read more
Make these savory corn pancakes the side dish of the season
Corn, sweet and tender, is in joyful high season. There’s lots of it, and it’s easy to find, easy to love!
The best way to eat corn is straight off the cob, dripping with butter and showered with coarse salt … or grilled to roasty, caramelized perfection and slathered with spicy lime mayo. But hurry, the season for corn is now. Enjoy it ...Read more
EatingWell: Put a Greek spin on your morning sandwich
Traditional spanakopita gets a morning twist in these tasty breakfast sandwiches. Wilted spinach and arugula add color, while a fried egg adds a boost of protein. If you prefer a runnier egg yolk, you can keep it intact (just be careful when you flip it!).
Spanakopita Breakfast Sandwiches
Serves 4
Active Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 ...Read more
Seriously Simple: A Jewish New Year favorite: chicken soup with herbed matzo balls
This is my go-to quick chicken soup recipe for colds or holidays when I am in a hurry. For Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur, I like to make this soup three days ahead to let the flavors mingle. This recipe begins with a good-quality, store-bought broth, which immediately gives the chicken flavoring a head start. (Make ...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: Alcohol in the summer
Q: What is the relationship between alcohol intake and hydration in the summer?
A: Summer brings outdoor gatherings with refreshing drinks — but it’s important to under- stand how alcohol affects your body in hot weather. Alcohol can increase risks of dehydration and heat-related issues.
Alcohol is a diuretic — it causes your body to ...Read more
The Kitchn: This is the easiest way to cook eggplant
Cooking eggplant is quite easy and works in a million different ways: grilled eggplant, roasted eggplant cubes, homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3832614">Read more
The Kitchn: The no-bake Argentinian dessert that’s way better than tiramisu
If you’re a fan of tiramisu, the layered Italian dessert that became popular back in the 1980s, you will absolutely love chocotorta. This Argentinian recipe features rich chocolate biscuits layered with a fluffy, mousse-like filling of homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3832613">Read more
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JeanMarie Brownson is on vacation this week.
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Winter's Embrace Hot Chocolate
Warm up to the cozy charm of winter with Winter's Embrace Hot Chocolate. The rich, creamy hot chocolate is as warm and comforting as a snug winter blanket.
Ingredients 2 cups of milk 100g of dark chocolate 2 tablespoons of sugar Whipped cream for topping (optional)Instructions Chop the chocolate into small pieces.
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Celestial Caprese Salad
With this dish, you'll feel as though you've brought a piece of the heavens down to your dinner table. Celestial Caprese Salad combines the simplest ingredients to create an otherworldly taste experience.
Ingredients Fresh tomatoes Mozzarella cheese Basil leavesInstructions Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
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The big restaurant that failed veganism
To atone before god, the book of Leviticus prescribes choosing two goats, one of which is slain as sacrifice and the other set loose to bear the sins of the people of Israel into the wilderness. That did not mean the animal was home free. Tradition states that the “scapegoat” was pursued and dashed to pieces as it was driven off a cliff. ...Read more
Remarkable Rocky Mountain Trout
Relish the clean, fresh flavors of this mountain delicacy. Remarkable Rocky Mountain Trout is a celebration of the region's pristine waters.
Ingredients Trout Almonds ButterInstructions Sauté trout with butter until cooked through.
Sprinkle with almonds and serve.
This trout is a mountain stream, where the ...Read more
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