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EatingWell: This is the cake of the season!
The classic combination of strawberries and rhubarb is delicious in this easy cake, but you can substitute 3 cups of any ripe fruit you like. Yogurt adds a creaminess that pulls the whole cake together.
Strawberry-Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake with Yogurt
Serves 12
Active Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
1 1/2 cups sliced rhubarb ...Read more

Environmental Nutrition: Chewing gum may offer surprising health benefits
Chewing gum in one form or another has been around for thousands of years. For centuries, gum consisted of the latex, called chicle, of the sapodilla tree. After World War II, a variety of waxes, plastics, and synthetic rubber mostly replaced chicle in chewing gum. Today, chewing gum is made of a few basic ingredients: a gum base, flavorings and...Read more

Seriously Simple: Chocolate-dipped strawberries are fun to make and especially kid-friendly
The other day I invited my 2-year-old grandson to come over so we could make a dessert. Oliver is a typical toddler who is a very picky eater, but when it comes to combining strawberries and chocolate together, he couldn’t wait.
Strawberries are at their prime now, so I thought it would be fun to make chocolate-covered strawberries. I worked ...Read more

Miso adds great flavor to spring vegetables
Seeing the local, bright-green fresh asparagus at the market makes my heart beat faster (and healthier). Pencil-slim or thick and sturdy, it’s all good.
After eating our fill of gently steamed and lightly salted spears, I look for swankier cooking methods and flavor additions. Roasting vegetables proves a perfect technique for medium-thick ...Read more

The Kitchn: My ‘English muffin bread’ is the easiest bread you’ll ever make
Classic English muffins are perfect when you want a base for breakfast sandwiches or lots of nook and crannies to trap ...Read more

The Kitchn: No one can resist this crunchy, refreshing chicken salad
You’ve probably had a version of this salad. You might even love this salad. But do you know this salad? While it is often called a Chinese chicken salad, the dish originated in California in the 1960s. Sylvia Wu, a ...Read more

Want a fast but fancy dinner? Try pan-frying fish
When it comes to fixing a fast dinner, I go with trout fillets. A rich, fatty fish, trout is as flavorful as salmon but the thinner fillets cook off in a jiff.
Most often sold skin-on, the fish has a high skin-to-flesh ratio. Even if you don’t care for the skin, cooking with it on intensifies the flavor and helps keep the fillet tasty and ...Read more

Recipe: With the high price of eggs, this yellow birthday cake recipe goes egg-free
As a professional recipe developer focused on baking, I am more aware of the cost of eggs than most folks. Try making a custard tart that calls for eight egg yolks, then testing it three more times. That’s two dozen eggs for one recipe. Ouch.
Many common bakes and desserts don’t need eggs: shortbread cookies, most bread, almost any fruit ...Read more

It's not the cooking that gets you, it's the cleaning
I have never been one to ask if it was worth it. To me, the joy of cooking, serving and eating good food is worth any amount of trouble and effort to make it.
But last week, I decided to make a batch of mole poblano.
I had been looking forward to it for weeks. My wife, who is not as fond of spicy foods as I, was visiting a friend in Florida, ...Read more
A farm in rural France where artisanal cheese is big business
ILE-DE-FRANCE, France — La Ferme de la Tremblaye sits on the border of the Rambouillet forest in the Yvelines department in the Ile-de-France. In the small village of La Boissière-Ecole (population: 784), 70 miles from the center of Paris, the dairy farm encompasses some 590 acres of farmland and 657 acres of forest.
About 220 cows and 600 ...Read more

Gretchen's table: Brunch on potato crust quiche with spinach, feta and bacon
Brunch can be tough for those who are wheat-free because so many favorite breakfast foods — pancakes, waffles, French toast and avocado toast — are made with flour or bread.
Enter the potato crust quiche, a gluten-free take on the popular French tart filled with creamy custard and studded with any number of cheeses, meats and vegetables.
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What's cooking in that one pot? For these moms, it's a new food world
MIAMI -- First, they drop the onions into the pot. Then in go the chickpeas and garlic cloves, all under the watchful eyes of Chef Luis Montoya.
For a group of Miami women, mostly moms and grandmas, this one-pot meal can solve a challenge: How do you prepare easy and affordable healthy meals in a community that can be considered a food desert? ...Read more

Quick Fix: Skillet Enchiladas
Here’s a one-pan enchilada dinner that’s an easy vegetarian dish and is ready, start-to-finish, in just 15 minutes. No rolling needed!
You can even shorten the preparation time by using fresh diced onions and green bell pepper available in the produce section of the market. Broken, toasted corn tortillas add a delightful crunch to the dish...Read more
Tantalizing Tuscan Olive Tapenade
Experience the rustic flavors of Italy with this flavorful spread. Tantalizing Tuscan Olive Tapenade is a celebration of simple, high-quality ingredients.
Ingredients Black olives Capers Olive oilInstructions Blend olives, capers, and olive oil until chunky.
Serve with fresh, crusty bread.
This tapenade is a ...Read more
Twilight Twinkle Tacos
Illuminate your evening with Twilight Twinkle Tacos. The flavorful filling wrapped in a crunchy taco shell is as delightful and sparkling as a twilight sky filled with twinkling stars.
Ingredients 4 taco shells 1/2 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken) 1 cup shredded lettuce 1/2 cup grated cheese 1/2 cup ...Read more
Breathtaking Bayou Crawfish Boil
Delight in the bold flavors of the South with this seafood feast. Breathtaking Bayou Crawfish Boil is a culinary party.
Ingredients Crawfish Potatoes Old Bay seasoningInstructions Boil crawfish, potatoes, and Old Bay seasoning until cooked through.
Enjoy with your favorite cold beverage.
This crawfish boil is...Read more
Midday Mirage Avocado Toast
Embark on a midday journey with Midday Mirage Avocado Toast. The creamy avocado spread over a crunchy slice of toast is as enticing and fulfilling as a midday mirage.
Ingredients 2 slices of bread 1 ripe avocado Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 lemon Chili flakes (optional)Instructions Toast the slices of bread until they ...Read more
Scintillating Saffron Scallops
Impress your guests with these luxurious bites. Scintillating Saffron Scallops are a window into the world of fine dining.
Ingredients Scallops Saffron ButterInstructions Sauté the scallops in butter and a pinch of saffron until golden.
Serve hot.
Each bite of these scallops is a journey into the ocean, ...Read more

Creamy cheese, whole grains make flapjacks both ultrasatisfying and more complex
We wanted pancakes that were just as flavorful and complex as they were filling. We started off by replacing the typical milk or buttermilk with protein-rich cottage cheese and then added more eggs to the formula to contribute even more protein and give the cakes structure. Whipping the batter together in the blender gave the cakes more loft and...Read more
Daybreak Duet French Toast
Experience the harmony of the daybreak with Daybreak Duet French Toast. This classic dish of bread soaked in sweet egg mixture and fried to golden perfection sings a duet as harmonious as the break of day.
Ingredients 4 slices of bread 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon cinnamon Maple syrup for servingInstructions Beat the...Read more