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I cooked convenience food and I feel so bad

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I cheated last night. So did my wife.

I preach the gospel of making your own food. I testify about the power of creating a meal from scratch, and glory of eating it. It is my cause. It is my purpose.

But last night, I cheated. Like so many others, I did not practice what I preach.

To be honest, and I am all about honesty, I have cheated ...Read more

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Hold the mayo: A potato salad recipe that's perfect for picnics

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Potato salad, a signature summer dish, is defined by its maker. My grandmother’s salad was substantially swathed in mayo, while a German aunt crowned hers with crisped bacon and plenty of dill. My neighbor tosses in olives, tomatoes and peppers for a light, bright Italian twist.

It’s one of the easiest dishes to make, but success depends on...Read more

Rise and Shine Quinoa Porridge

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Greet the day with Rise and Shine Quinoa Porridge. This bowl of creamy quinoa cooked in milk and sweetened with honey is as invigorating and promising as a new day.

Ingredients 1/2 cup quinoa 1 cup milk A pinch of salt 1 tablespoon honey Fresh berries for garnishInstructions Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain....Read more

Zippy Zucchini Quesadillas

This quick zucchini quesadilla is a delightful, cheesy treat. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and packed with flavor.

Ingredients: 2 tortillas 1 zucchini 1 cup shredded cheese 1/2 cup salsa Olive oilInstructions: Sauté the zucchini in olive oil until soft.

Place one tortilla in a pan, top with the ...Read more

Hasty Caribbean Sautéed Spinach

This quick and easy sautéed spinach dish gets a Caribbean twist with the addition of vibrant spices.

Ingredients: 2 bunches of fresh spinach 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon cumin Salt to tasteInstructions: In a large skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.

Add spinach, turmeric, cumin, ...Read more

Is Coke with cane sugar really better for you?

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PITTSBURGH — President Donald Trump announced in July that Coca-Cola would switch to cane sugar for its U.S. sodas. This followed criticism of the use of high-fructose corn syrup, which Coke currently uses as a sweetener, by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Kennedy has called high-fructose corn syrup "just a formula for making you ...Read more

Bubbly Bagels with Lox

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Let the Bubbly Bagels with Lox transport you to the heart of New York City, where this traditional dish hails from.

Ingredients Bagels Cream cheese Lox (smoked salmon)Instructions Slice and toast the bagels.

Spread cream cheese on each half, then top with lox.

Each bite of this delightful dish tastes like a ...Read more

Peaceful Peanut Butter Toast

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Ease into your morning with this comforting and familiar breakfast. Peaceful Peanut Butter Toast is like a cozy morning spent in the comfort of your home.

Ingredients Whole grain bread Peanut butter BananaInstructions Toast the bread to your desired level of crunchiness.

Spread peanut butter on top.

Slice...Read more

Sun-Drenched Tuscan Tomato Bruschetta

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Unveil the essence of the Italian countryside with this simple yet delectably satisfying Tuscan Tomato Bruschetta recipe. The crisp and crusty bread forms a delightful contrast with the sweet, juicy tomatoes, an ensemble only made better with the aromas of freshly plucked basil and a drizzle of golden, aromatic olive oil. Bellissimo!...Read more

Glorious Gorgonzola Figs

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Celebrate the union of sweet and savory with this irresistible appetizer. Glorious Gorgonzola Figs is a toast to the symphony of flavors that can be achieved with few ingredients.

Ingredients Figs Gorgonzola cheese HoneyInstructions Cut a cross into each fig without cutting all the way through.

Stuff with a piece ...Read more

EatingWell: These shrimp tacos have the perfect blend of spicy heat and cool creaminess

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Give juicy shrimp tacos a Cajun flavor spin with spices and a quick sear on a hot grill. An easy avocado mash adds creaminess to cool off the spicy kick.

Grilled Blackened Shrimp Tacos

Serves 4

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

1 ripe avocado

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 small clove garlic, grated

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 pound ...Read more

How does your diet’s sustainability measure up? (Dreamstime/TCA)

Environmental Nutrition: The sustainable diet index

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Q: What is the sustainable diet index?

A: The Sustainable Diet Index (SDI) is used to assess the environmental, health, and social impacts of dietary choices. It helps measure how well a diet aligns with sustainability principles, balancing nutrition with ecological responsibility.

The SDI evaluates diets based on factors such as carbon ...Read more

Feta, cucumber and watermelon relish add pizzazz. (Yvonne Duivenvoorden/TCA)

Seriously Simple: A fresh take on summer tomato salad

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This new spin on the classic tomato mozzarella salad is inspired from an East Hampton restaurant, where I enjoyed a version of a tomato and watermelon salad. My adaptation includes crisp cucumber, juicy watermelon, crumbled feta cheese, fresh mint and basil as a topping.

Pick the freshest, ripe tomatoes you can find. Sometimes I go for slices ...Read more

A touch of cardamom in almost any peach recipe adds a unique flavor. (JeanMarie Brownson/TCA)

JeanMarie Brownson: Have a lot of summer peaches? Make peach pecan cardamom cake!

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Peaches and cardamom, two of my favorite flavors in the world, pair beautifully together. The combo works well in savory dishes such as chutneys and grill glazes, or sweet options, including beverages and baked goods.

Fresh, seasonal peaches are worth the year-long wait. To my mind, the perfumey, creamy quality of a Michigan peach can’t be ...Read more

The dressing is liquid gold. (Erik Bernstein/TCA)

The Kitchn: This noodle salad is the perfect summer meal

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Once the temperature starts to climb, I have a one-track mind for cooling, crunchy meals. I’m talking easy chopped salads, I’m talking crispy rice bowls<...Read more

This four-layer, no-bake dessert is a must for lemon lovers! (Alex Lepe/TCA)

The Kitchn: No-bake ‘lemon delight’ is an easy dessert anyone can make

Recipes / Variety Menu /

I’ve developed a lot of no-bake “delight” recipes over the past few years. It started with strawberry delight, then there was pumpkin delight, homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3793246">Read more

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A new generation of Indigenous chefs is growing and cooking foods traditional to their ancestors

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DENVER -- In her 2023 cookbook “Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky,” New Mexico-based chef and historian Lois Ellen Frank said the present era of Indigenous cuisine revolves around modern chefs understanding the ingredients and the farming practices of their ancestors.

“It’s now up to each Native American community and each Native American chef...Read more

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Budget meal: Rice bowls are quick on prep, easy on the wallet

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Rice bowls topped with tasty slivers of beef, chicken, egg, tempura or seafood have ancient roots in Japan and other parts of Asia. But the hearty, one-bowl dishes are also incredibly popular on American tables, given their wide variety and ease of preparation.

These days, it's just as easy to find a smoothie-like acai bowl made with fresh ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Summer Eggplant Salad

Recipes / Quick Fix /

This hearty summer salad is a celebration of the season’s freshest vegetables. Roasted eggplant, juicy tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and peppery arugula come together to create a mix of vibrant textures and flavors. I added creamy Fontina cheese and crunchy croutons to turn it into a satisfying, no-fuss dinner.

To speed things up, I ...Read more

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Column: From lime Jell-O to lobster Newburg, I got a new batch of old cookbooks

Recipes / Variety Menu /

The heavens opened up and dropped a load of cookbooks into my arms.

By “heavens,” I mean reader (and frequent baking-contest winner) Sherilyn Krell, who was making room for more cookbooks in her house by giving away a bunch of the older cooking pamphlets that her late mother had accumulated.

And I was the happy recipient.

Note to readers:...Read more

 

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