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Veterans, rural residents, older adults may lose food stamps due to Trump work requirements

Recipes / Variety Menu /

States are rushing to inform some residents who rely on food stamps that they will soon be forced to meet work requirements or lose their food assistance.

Recent federal legislation ended exemptions to work requirements for older adults, homeless people, veterans and some rural residents, among others. A rapid timeline to put the changes into ...Read more

Fabulous Fennel Apple Salad

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Awaken your senses with this fresh and crunchy breakfast salad. Fabulous Fennel Apple Salad is a nod to those who believe that breakfast should be as vibrant as the morning sun.

Ingredients Fennel bulb Apple Lemon juiceInstructions Thinly slice the fennel bulb and apple.

Toss with fresh lemon juice to prevent ...Read more

Rainforest Whisper Guacamole

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Immerse yourself in the rich, natural flavors of the rainforest with this Rainforest Whisper Guacamole. The creamy avocados, tangy lime, and zingy onions create a dip as vibrant and lively as a rainforest chorus.

Ingredients 2 ripe avocados 1/2 onion Juice of 1 lime Salt to tasteInstructions Halve the avocados, remove the...Read more

Wonderful Waffle Sandwich

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Experience the bliss of breakfast with this simple and satisfying meal. Wonderful Waffle Sandwich is a whimsical twist on a classic sandwich.

Ingredients Waffles Cream cheese Strawberry jamInstructions Toast the waffles until golden.

Spread cream cheese on one waffle and strawberry jam on the other.

...Read more

EatingWell: Fall muffins for life on the go

Recipes / Variety Menu /

These healthy pumpkin-oatmeal muffins will get you in the mood for fall any time of the year. Sprinkling the muffins with pecans adds a nutty crunch to every bite. Serve them for breakfast or as a grab-and-go snack.

Pumpkin-Oatmeal Muffins

Serves 12

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

3 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 1/2 ...Read more

Time to give these mild veggies a try! (Dreamstime/TCA)

Environmental Nutrition: Love those hearts of palm!

Recipes / Variety Menu /

True to their name, hearts of palm are the creamy white vegetable harvested from the inner core, or heart, of certain palm trees.

The folklore

Native to South and Central America, hearts of palm (as well as the nuts, bark, and leaves of the palm tree) have been used by indigenous people for thousands of years, dating back to ...Read more

This is a perfect side dish. (Dreamstime/TCA)

Seriously Simple: Creamed spinach, a classic always in style

Recipes / Variety Menu /

As the weather cools off, I like to make this rich spinach dish to complement simple entrees. While it may be an oldy, it is still a recipe for modern times.

This is one of those recipes where using frozen spinach works beautifully. The important thing to remember is to simply defrost and dry out the spinach before sauteing for a successful ...Read more

This deeply pumpkin-y, not-too-sweet loaf cake has a medley of fall flavors. (JeanMarie Brownson/TCA)

JeanMarie Brownson: Pumpkin loaf cake is the Halloween treat you didn’t know you needed

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Fall, Halloween, pumpkin — three of my favorite things. The dining room centerpiece features miniature pumpkins and colorful leaves. The kitchen is now stocked with canned pumpkin, pumpkin-shaped candy, pumpkin spice coffee creamer, and jars of pumpkin butter. I’m forever grateful to the inventors of the pumpkin latte and ...Read more

A French comfort food classic of rich and creamy mashed potatoes with the ultimate cheese pull. (Rachel Vanni/TCA)

The Kitchn: This French comfort food classic has the ultimate cheese pull

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Pommes aligot is more than just a cheesy twist on mashed potatoes. This incredibly magical blend of creamy potatoes and cheese was born in the French region of Midi-Pyrénées, and it ...Read more

Tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken flavored with garlic and a generous shower of nutty Parmesan. (Alex Lepe/TCA)

The Kitchn: This recipe will change the way you cook chicken

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Don’t you hate when a recipe promises it’ll take you 30 minutes tops, but you end up needing at least 45 minutes? No one does more than my husband. It’s true that many recipes are way off on their timing, but it’s also true that my husband is meticulous with his prep (i.e. slow). He’s an excellent recipe follower and makes delicious ...Read more

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Sugarcone cabbage a sweet, fresh take on one of the world's oldest vegetables

Recipes / Variety Menu /

When it comes to leafy green vegetables, cabbage sometimes gets a bad rap because, woof! It can really stink up your kitchen if you don't cook it just right.

The sulfur in the leaves that gives the humble, cruciferous veggie its characteristic pungent taste breaks down during cooking, releasing a strong, rotten egg-like smell that spreads and ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Teriyaki Glazed Pork with Chinese Noodles

Recipes / Quick Fix /

I like teriyaki pork, but it usually needs time for the meat to marinate in the sauce. Using a store-bought teriyaki sauce and this easy cooking method, I was able to have this meal ready in less than 10 minutes.

The steamed Chinese noodles are partially cooked and take only a minute to cook in boiling water. They are available in most ...Read more

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Eye-opening apples: 3 recipes explore our favorite fruit's savory side

Recipes / All About Wine /

PITTSBURGH — Apples are plentiful and at their peak in Western Pennsylvania as we head into fall. They're also available in a wide variety of colors, flavors and textures, thanks to family-owned farm markets, fruit farms and orchards like Soergel Orchards, Trax Farm Market, Triple B Farms and Apple Castle in New Wilmington.

Usually, you don't...Read more

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Love Panda Express? This new fast-casual restaurant is redefining Chinese American food

Recipes / Variety Menu /

What’s considered real Chinese food? Is it the nuggets of fried chicken glazed in a sweet orange sauce from a steam tray at the airport? The fried egg rolls and chow mein at your favorite takeout restaurant? My grandmother’s fried rice?

For chef Bryant Ng, it’s all of the above. And then some.

Ng and his wife Kim Luu-Ng are behind the ...Read more

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Bacon makes everything better, including this sandwich

Recipes / Variety Menu /

The classic BLT is a source of delight, comfort and sustenance through the summer. The combination of sweet-tart tomato, crisp-rich bacon, crunchy lettuce and lush mayo defines a great sandwich with universal appeal.

The BLT was the first meal I learned to make for myself with my cousin Jack after surfing at the New Jersey shore. Sometimes in ...Read more

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This 3-course vegan meal is great for Vegetarian Awareness Month

Recipes / Variety Menu /

I first tried Rasta pasta six years ago.

My friend was hosting her birthday party, a paint-and-sip night in Brooklyn. She is Jamaican and Nigerian, so I wasn't surprised to find the creamy Jamaican dish on the menu. When I had the first bite, I knew immediately that I would be getting seconds and maybe thirds. I was enticed.

The dish is a ...Read more

Mediterranean Breeze Greek Salad

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Bask in the vibrant flavors of a sunny Mediterranean afternoon with this Mediterranean Breeze Greek Salad. Fresh, crisp veggies, tangy feta, and briny olives meld in a harmonious salad that's as refreshing as a coastal breeze.

Ingredients 1 cucumber 2 tomatoes 1/2 cup of feta cheese 1/2 cup of Kalamata olives Olive oil, ...Read more

Dainty Berry Parfait

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Travel to a quaint French café with this simple yet decadent dessert. Dainty Berry Parfait encapsulates the essence of French indulgence in a glass.

Ingredients Fresh mixed berries Greek yogurt HoneyInstructions Layer the fresh mixed berries and Greek yogurt in a glass.

Drizzle honey on top for a touch of ...Read more

Cheesy Veggie Quesadilla Concoction

Like a sun-kissed, flavor-drenched Mexican holiday, these quick quesadillas are all the fiesta you need after a long day.

Ingredients: 4 large tortillas 2 cups grated cheese 1 bell pepper 1 onion 1 zucchini 1 cup sliced mushrooms Olive oil Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Sauté the vegetables in olive ...Read more

Rapid Fire Ratatouille

A delightful dash through the fresh vegetable aisles of France, in your own kitchen. This quick version of the classic Ratatouille is sure to transport you to sun-soaked Provence in record time.

Ingredients: 1 zucchini 1 eggplant 1 bell pepper 1 onion 2 tomatoes 2 cloves of garlic Olive oil Salt, pepper, and ...Read more

 

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