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Warm up winter with a fun and easy cheese, chocolate or crabmeat fondue

Recipes / Variety Menu /

PITTSBURGH — Adam Ehrlichman has worked behind the cheese counter at Pennsylvania Macaroni Co. going on 20 years. It's a challenging but tasty job that has allowed him to sample hundreds of hard and soft cheeses from 17 top cheese-producing countries across the globe.

Many have at one point or another made their way back to his home in ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Shrimp Etouffee

Recipes / Quick Fix /

With Super Bowl weekend coming up and the game being played in New Orleans, I couldn't help but think of a classic Cajun/Creole dish, Shrimp Étouffée.

This iconic dish features the "Holy Trinity" of vegetables—onion, celery and green bell pepper—forming the aromatic base of its rich flavor. It's thickened with a roux, a fundamental ...Read more

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Diabetes Quick Fix: Hot and Spicy Stir-fry Shrimp and Sesame Noodles with Snow Peas

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Stir-fry some shrimp with hot pepper sauce, garlic, and ginger for a succulent, quick dinner.

Buy bag of frozen shrimp, wild caught, and keep on hand. Look for sales and keep some on hand for quick meals. It saves time and money running to the store.

Sesame noodles with snow peas complete the meal. Fresh snow peas add a crisp texture to the ...Read more

Quirky Queso Fundido

This quick Queso Fundido is a rich and indulgent Mexican cheese dip. Perfect for a speedy appetizer or snack.

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cheese 1/2 cup chopped chorizo 1 jalapeno Tortilla chipsInstructions: Cook the chorizo in a pan until browned.

Add the cheese and chopped jalapeno, then stir until the cheese...Read more

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This year, the best Valentine's Day chocolates come in bars

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Anyone that’s scrolled though social media channels in the last year will have caught influencers breaking into hefty blue-and-yellow-splattered milk chocolate bars packed with gooey neon green pistachio-tahini paste mixed with crispy kataifi (a finely shredded type of phyllo, popular in Middle Eastern sweets). The viral “Dubai chocolate bar...Read more

Heavenly Hungarian Goulash

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Take a culinary trip to the heart of Europe with this robust stew. Heavenly Hungarian Goulash is a celebration of central European flavors.

Ingredients Beef Onions PaprikaInstructions Brown beef and onions, add paprika.

Simmer until the flavors meld together and the meat is tender.

This goulash is a flavorful...Read more

Magic Mushroom Pizza

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

This recipe is plucked straight from the fantasy world, where pixies dance in the moonlight and unicorns roam freely. Magic Mushroom Pizza, a food as enchanting as it sounds, brings a touch of the extraordinary to your table.

Ingredients Pizza dough Sliced mushrooms Mozzarella cheeseInstructions Preheat the oven to 450°F (...Read more

Sunset Serenade Peach Cobbler

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Savor the serene melody of a sunset with this soul-soothing peach cobbler. As warm and comforting as the glow of a setting sun, this dessert is a sweet serenade to the senses.

Ingredients 4 peaches, sliced 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup milkInstructions Preheat your oven to 375°F ...Read more

Swift Asian-Style Coleslaw

This Swift Asian-Style Coleslaw is a fresh and tangy side dish that is perfect for any gathering or a quick lunch.

Ingredients: 4 cups shredded cabbage 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 2 carrots, grated Asian-style vinaigretteInstructions: In a large bowl, combine cabbage, bell pepper, and carrots.

Toss with ...Read more

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Not all 'processed' food is bad -- but Red Dye No. 3 and harmful chemicals don't belong in what we eat

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Jim Richards doesn’t look like a mad scientist and his plant-based milk made from macadamia nuts tastes delicious. Yet his carefully crafted product is one of many in the grocery store that can fall under the dubious heading of “ultraprocessed.”

Richards calls it “Milkadamia,” and his Rolling Meadows-based company makes the drink by ...Read more

Accompanied by pops of vibrant citrus, kale salad can brighten your day

Recipes / America's Test Kitchen /

We wanted to create a make-ahead salad that would complement and enhance a main course. Using kale as the hearty base meant the dish could be dressed and ready to go hours ahead of time without compromising taste, texture, or appearance.

Adding raw kohlrabi meant minimal preparation with maximum crunch. Taking advantage of seasonal fruit, we ...Read more

Dazzling Doughnut Peaches

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Welcome the morning with the sweetness of fresh fruit. Dazzling Doughnut Peaches are a tribute to the simple joy of nature's candy.

Ingredients Doughnut peaches Cream HoneyInstructions Slice the doughnut peaches in half and remove the pit.

Drizzle with cream and honey.

This dish is a sunrise in a bowl, with ...Read more

Fantastic Fajita Fiesta

These quick fajitas will transport you to a lively Tex-Mex celebration right in your kitchen. It’s all sizzle without the struggle.

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken or beef, sliced 1 bell pepper, sliced 1 onion, sliced 1 packet fajita seasoning 2 tbsp vegetable oil Tortillas for servingInstructions: In a large pan, cook ...Read more

EatingWell: You won’t even miss the chips when you snack on cauliflower ‘nachos’

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Swapping in tender-crisp cauliflower slices for chips in these cauliflower nachos ups your veggie servings for the day. Enjoy this hearty spread for dinner or for an appetizer at your next gathering.

Cauliflower Chicken Nachos

Serves 4

Active Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or avocado oil

3/4 teaspoon ...Read more

Environmental Nutrition: Do negative calories exist?

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Q: Can foods have negative calories?

A: The concept of “negative calorie” foods suggests that certain foods require more energy to digest than they provide, resulting in a net calorie loss. While this idea is appealing for weight loss, it’s a bit of a myth.

Certain low-calorie foods, such as celery, cucumbers, and lettuce, are often ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Pork Piccata with Steamed Spinach

Recipes / Quick Fix /

Here’s a simple dinner that provides a warm charm, with tender medallions of pork covered by a silky, lemon-wine sauce. Each piece is lightly browned, offering a golden crust that contrasts beautifully with the vibrant green of steamed spinach.

The tangy zest of lemon mingles with the briny notes of the capers. The spinach is combined with ...Read more

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4 easy soup recipes for delicious winter warmth

Recipes / All About Wine /

MINNEAPOLIS -- Few things are more comforting than a big pot of soup simmering away on the stove. Every spoonful feels like a warm hug, and knowing it can all come together quickly and easily, with ingredients you’re likely to have on hand, makes it even more satisfying.

If you live in the North Country, soup can take on an even bigger role ...Read more

Ethereal Eggplant Parmesan

With this recipe, you’ll transform ordinary eggplant into an Italian dream. This is comfort food made quick and easy.

Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds 2 cups marinara sauce 2 cups shredded mozzarella 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Broil the eggplant slices ...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

Mesmerizing Mexican Chiles Rellenos

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Savor the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with this dish. Mesmerizing Mexican Chiles Rellenos is a celebration of vibrant flavors and textures.

Ingredients Poblano peppers Queso fresco TomatoesInstructions Roast and peel the poblano peppers, stuff with queso fresco.

Serve with a fresh tomato salsa.

This dish ...Read more

 

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