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EatingWell: This scallop risotto is easy to make, impressive to guests
This simple scallop risotto makes for an impressive main dish. Stirring the risotto often results in a creamy, rich end product.
Scallop Risotto with Brown Butter & Parmesan
Serves 4
Active Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 ...Read more
Seriously Simple: Cheese souffle is light, rich and perfectly balanced
Souffles are Seriously Simple to prepare, but their success depends on perfect timing. Plan your meal so the souffle goes into the oven just as you sit down for your first course (salad or soup). Remember, you can wait for the souffle, but the souffle won’t wait for you — it must be served immediately to avoid deflation.
This classic cheese...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: Spotlight on supplements: ubiquinol
Ubiquinol is the active, reduced form of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a compound naturally produced in the body and found in every cell.
History
CoQ10 was first identified in the 1950s, and by the 1970s it was being studied for its role in energy production and heart health. Ubiquinol was developed later as a more bioavailable ...Read more
The Kitchn: My citrus salad is the most delicious winter boost of vitamin C
There are days — weeks, even — during the winter where it feels like the sun never even peeks through the clouds. When I want a little sunshine, I turn to citrus salad to brighten my day (winter is peak citrus season). There are so many homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-4000410">Read more
JeanMarie Brownson: This Valentine bread is kneaded with love
In our family, a loaf of homemade bread is synonymous with love. My sister makes it her personal mission to treat us all to a delicious yeasted loaf as often as possible. Her sons have taken up the mantle and diligently tend to their sourdough starters while gifting perfectly crusty loaves to lucky recipients.
I tend to shower my people with ...Read more
The Kitchn: The cozy drink I sip every single night of flu season
It’s peak cold and flu season, and it seems like everyone around me is getting sick right now. Aside from practicing good hygiene, like washing my hands often and avoiding touching my face, there’s one other thing I do to help feel my best this time of year: Make my five-ingredient tonic.
I’ve been making this drink for years, and often ...Read more
Column: On paying for lamb fat, but not for strip steak
It was the last night of vacation, and I wanted to make something special before returning to the relentless excitement of newspaper work.
I picked up a boneless leg of lamb at Costco — at $6.49 a pound, the price is excellent — and decided to make it with grainy mustard, rosemary and thyme, and roasted inside a shell of salt (held together...Read more
One-pot recipe brings together pork chops, apples and warm cabbage slaw
Protein-rich, savory dishes like pan-sauteed pork chops are classic cold-weather food because they don't just fill your belly with something incredibly satisfying — they also fill your kitchen with wonderful, comforting aromas.
They're especially flavorful when topped with apples and shallots simmered in butter and perfumed with fresh sage.
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Cheerios, Pringles, Nutella among thousand of products recalled over rodent, bird waste
Thousands of products, including Cheerios, Pringles, Heinz Ketchup and Nutella, have been recalled in multiple states over possible contamination from rat and bird waste.
The recall originated from an unsanitary Gold Star Distribution facility, where “rodent excreta, rodent urine and bird droppings” were found, according to the Food and ...Read more
EatingWell: When you’re short on time, this dish offers multiple meal options
This light and creamy orange creamsicle nice cream uses coconut cream instead of milk or heavy cream to achieve its silky texture. The subtle coconut flavor blends well with the bright acidity from fresh orange juice.
Orange Creamsicle Nice Cream
Serves 4
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours, 15 minutes
2 cups fresh orange juice (...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: Cranberry juice benefits
Q: How does cranberry juice support health?
A: Cranberry juice isn’t just a tart refresher. It offers real benefits, especially when you choose 100% pure juice with no added sugar.
Most well-known for its role in urinary tract health, cranberry juice contains proanthocyanidins (PACs) — plant compounds that help prevent bacteria like E. ...Read more
Seriously Simple: This dish is a favorite French bistro classic
Leeks are like onions but have a milder, slightly sweet flavor, making them a versatile ingredient that blends well without overpowering other flavors. They can easily substitute for onions in any recipe. They look like large scallions with a white stalk and green stalk.
For this recipe, select medium-sized leeks, roughly 1 1/2 inches in ...Read more
JeanMarie Brownson: A winning bowl for game-day get-togethers
Chili just might be the perfect cold-weather dish. Hearty, warming, chock-full of texture and flavor. Plus, it’s suitable for nearly every level of cook and eater. Use chunks of meat, such as beef short rib and lamb, for a gourmet version. Use ground meats for speed and ease. Omit the meat for a vegetarian bowl.
For the big football game this...Read more
The Kitchn: My version of ‘Cupid’s cloud’ is perfect for Valentines and Galentines
I love to host dinners, cozy girls’ nights, themed parties, you name it — and I always go all out on the spread, even when I say I’m going to be casual. But the one thing I’m just never in the mood to spend my time or effort on? Dessert. If I’m making other dishes, you’ll rarely catch me making any elaborate desserts. It’s the ...Read more
The Kitchn: ‘Million-dollar dip’ is the 5-minute appetizer that gets every party started
If you are looking for a dip that will instantly become the star of any gathering, this recipe is exactly what you need. This million-dollar dip is rich and indulgent, combining cream cheese and tangy mayonnaise with sharp cheddar, smoky bacon, and homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3992948">Read more
Gretchen's table: Cauliflower 'steaks' are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside
Like a lot of shoppers, I look for bargains when it comes to choosing which fruits and vegetables to cook each week.
Even in winter, when selections can be slim if you're not a fan of root veggies and brassicas like cabbage, broccoli and kale, I tend to buy not what looks the yummiest or most interesting, but what's on sale — or at least has ...Read more
At 51 years, Beverly Hills Juice is the sentimental epicenter of LA juicing
LOS ANGELES — Before the pungent, earthy smell of wheat grass wafted across America or the words "fresh-pressed juice" squeezed their way on seemingly every menu, the Otto family built a burgeoning wellness community at a white-tiled juicery in Beverly Grove.
Now 51 years old, the pint-size Beverly Hills Juice still draws generations of fans ...Read more
New food pyramid is a recipe for health disasters
The meat industry’s celebration of the Trump administration’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans should be a clear sign that these new guidelines aren’t for the people.
It’s true that “the United States is amid a health emergency,” as Secretaries Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Brooke Rollins state. However, in claiming to be an answer to ...Read more
EatingWell: Everything you love about stuffed peppers, made easier
You won’t be stuffing any peppers for this stuffed pepper casserole, but you will be enjoying the sweet and smoky combination of flavors coming from bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, smoked paprika and ground beef. You can use precooked rice from the package or leftover brown rice if you have it. If using leftover rice, you will need about ...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: What’s the deal with gluten-free diets?
A gluten-free diet excludes all forms of gluten, a protein naturally found in wheat, barley and rye. While gluten poses no harm to most people, for individuals with certain health conditions, avoiding it is essential for maintaining well-being and preventing serious complications.
The primary group who must follow a gluten-free diet are those ...Read more








