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7-Eleven celebrates 98th birthday with free Slurpees, tongue tattoos

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Free Slurpees are back at 7-Eleven as the 24-hour convenience store chain celebrates its 98th birthday this Friday.

On July 11, 7-Eleven offers its patrons a free small Slurpee drink at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes locations nationwide while the Mountain Dew Infinite Swirl flavor makes its return for a limited time.

Fans of the...Read more

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Making a mark in culture and craft beer, Chicago-based Moor's Brewing wins Samuel Adams competition

Recipes / Variety Menu /

CHICAGO -- “I think it was important for us to be Black,” said Jamhal Johnson, co-founder of Chicago’s local Moor’s Brewing Co. “We put a Black man on the beer can.”

For Johnson and longtime friends Damon Patton and Anthony Bell, that’s been one part of a well-considered growth and branding strategy for Moor’s Brewery Co., the ...Read more

Twilight's Bliss Chocolate Mousse

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of dusk with Twilight's Bliss Chocolate Mousse. The smooth, rich chocolate delight melts in your mouth, as soothing and comforting as the quiet allure of twilight.

Ingredients 200g of dark chocolate 3 large eggs 1/4 cup of sugar A pinch of saltInstructions Melt the chocolate in a ...Read more

Dreamy Avocado Toast

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

A modern classic, our Dreamy Avocado Toast is like a daydream in the middle of a bustling city. With just three simple ingredients, you'll create a meal that's as nourishing as it is delightful.

Ingredients Sourdough bread Ripe avocado SaltInstructions Toast the sourdough bread to your preferred level of crunchiness.

...Read more

Eating Well: Nothing says summer like grilled veggie kebabs

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Tender vegetables soak up this tangy marinade and turn delicately smoky and tender on a hot grill. These kebabs make a wonderful side dish with grilled meats or fish. You can substitute the zucchini with yellow summer squash or use both if you wish.

Marinated Grilled Vegetable Kebabs

Serves 4

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 20 ...Read more

You can find ample options if looking for a cereal with fiber, protein, whole grains and more. (Dreamstime/TCA)

Environmental Nutrition: Need help choosing a cereal that fits your needs? Read on

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Cold cereals can be anything from a quick and easy breakfast to a comforting midnight snack and many things in between. Cereal was first developed in a sanitarium to aid with digestion. Over the years it transformed into something that was more sugar and less nutrition. Fortunately, the pendulum has swung back a bit. While there are plenty of ...Read more

Nothing says summer like a grilled sausage. (Chris Shorten/TCA)

Seriously Simple: Grilled sausages with caramelized onion compote, my Seriously Simple summer staple

Recipes / Variety Menu /

This is the dish I often serve in the summer. I make up a double, sometimes triple batch of the onion compote and have it ready for simple barbecues. You can purchase sausages that are uncooked or precooked, which will vary the cooking time. It is important to make sure the sausages are cooked through, and you can check this by cutting into them...Read more

The key to any main dish salad is to do the prep work in advance. (JeanMarie Brownson/TCA)

Summer heat demands cool eating, and this steak salad does the trick

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Now’s the time to enjoy crisp lettuce salads brimming with crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs and a refreshing dressing. Add a crispy-edged grilled protein, such as steak, chicken or fish, and that gorgeous garden salad transforms into summer’s ultimate meal.

When it’s grilled steak piled over those greens, the salad deserves the crown. The ...Read more

Make this easy potluck side dish with smashed red potatoes, crunchy celery, and creamy mayo. (Alex Lepe/TCA)

The Kitchn: Everyone demands the recipe for my Southern smashed potato salad

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Everyone’s mother has a signature potato salad recipe, at least in the South it seems. I’ve got about four versions that I rotate between, including an Ina Garten recipe that uses whole-grain mustard and my mother-in-law’...Read more

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Quick Fix: Salmon Tacos Topped with Coleslaw

Recipes / Quick Fix /

Let the supermarket help you with this quick summer dinner. I picked up coleslaw from the deli and used it with crisp radishes and fresh cilantro to accompany sautéed salmon creating these vibrant, satisfying tacos.

The dinner comes together in minutes. For the best flavor, look for wild-caught salmon, which is often in season this time of ...Read more

Hasty Hummus and Veggie Cups

These quick veggie cups are a healthy and fun way to enjoy hummus and vegetables.

Ingredients: 1 tub of hummus Assorted sliced vegetablesInstructions: Fill cups with hummus.

Arrange sliced vegetables in each cup and serve.

Hasty Hummus and Veggie Cups are a vibrant invitation to a healthier hors d'oeuvre. They'...Read more

Effortless Caprese Salad

This effortless Caprese salad is a ticket to Italy on your lunch break. It's a simple, elegant, and refreshing dish that's perfect for a light lunch.

Ingredients: 2 large ripe tomatoes 1 ball of fresh mozzarella Fresh basil leaves Olive oil Balsamic glaze Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Slice the tomatoes and ...Read more

Breezy Banana Splits

This quick banana split is a classic dessert that can be made in no time. Perfect for a spontaneous sweet treat.

Ingredients: 1 banana 1 scoop each of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream Whipped cream Chocolate sauceInstructions: Split the banana and place in a dish.

Top with the ice cream scoops, ...Read more

Hasty Italian Hoagie

This quick and delicious Italian hoagie is perfect for a speedy lunch or dinner. Packed with Italian meats, cheeses, and a tangy vinaigrette, it's a true Italian delicacy in a roll.

Ingredients: 1 hoagie roll 1/4 cup mixed Italian meats (salami, prosciutto, etc.) 1/4 cup Italian cheese 1/4 cup lettuce 1/4 cup sliced ...Read more

Enchanting Avocado Toast

Give your lunch a modern twist with this enchanting avocado toast. It's a rich, satisfying, and healthful bite that'll keep you going until dinner.

Ingredients: 2 slices of bread 1 ripe avocado Juice of 1/2 lemon Salt and pepper to taste 2 eggs (optional)Instructions: Toast the bread to your liking.

Mash the ...Read more

Whispering Pines Pesto Pasta

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Taste the freshness of the forest with Whispering Pines Pesto Pasta. The aroma of basil and the tanginess of Parmesan cheese in the pesto sauce bring the whispers of the pines to your dinner table.

Ingredients 200g pasta 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlicInstructions ...Read more

Quick Miso Soup

This Quick Miso Soup is a soul-soothing bowl of goodness, perfect for any day, any time.

Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable broth 3 tablespoons miso paste 1/2 cup diced tofu 2 green onions, slicedInstructions: In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.

Dissolve miso paste in a little hot broth, then stir it back ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Mediterranean Grain Bowl

Recipes / Quick Fix /

Have you thought about eating more whole grains? We keep hearing they’re good for us. I found a box of bulghur wheat in my pantry and thought this would be perfect for a quick meal using a whole grain.

Bulgur, sometimes called bulghur, is wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and crushed. For this dinner they only need to soak in hot ...Read more

Whipped Feta and Cucumber Bites

These quick bites are a fresh and tangy way to kick off any event.

Ingredients: 200g feta cheese 1 cucumber, sliced Olive oilInstructions: Whip the feta cheese until smooth.

Top each cucumber slice with whipped feta and a drizzle of olive oil.

Whipped Feta and Cucumber Bites are an indulgence for the taste ...Read more

Snowfall Vanilla Ice Cream

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Create your very own winter wonderland, whatever the season, with this Snowfall Vanilla Ice Cream. As the ice cream maker churns and spins, it whips up a fluffy blizzard of rich cream and aromatic vanilla, creating a dessert as enchanting as the first snowfall.

Ingredients 2 cups of heavy cream 1 cup of whole milk 3/4 cup of ...Read more

 

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