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Seriously Simple: Enjoy polenta for breakfast on chilly days
As the weather turns cold, I like to add hearty breakfasts to my menu. Traditional polenta takes at least 30 minutes of cooking in a copper pot over low heat with continual stirring. Fortunately, an imported instant (precooked) polenta with a silkier texture has become available nationwide. Perfect for a Seriously Simple cook.
You’ll find ...Read more
JeanMarie Brownson: Crispy jacket potatoes make a cozy fall dinner
On a recent trip to the U.K., we enjoyed dining at several National Trust properties. We’d spend the morning touring a historic mansion, garden, or ancient site and stop for a midday meal. Many of the conservation charity's more than 500 properties feature cafes that specialize in traditional ...Read more
The Kitchn: Gooey maple butter bars are fabulous for fall
Dessert bars are among my favorite recipes to make whenever there’s an opportunity to bring something sweet to share. Bars are easy to bake and simple to serve, and because there are so many styles to choose from, there’s a flavor for every occasion.
One of my favorite ...Read more
The Kitchn: Cowboy beef sliders bring big flavor to your game-day spread
These cowboy sliders are exactly what you want on the table for football season. They’re built around all the flavors of a bacon cheeseburger loaded with homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-4326258">Read more
The Kitchn: Chinese steamed eggs are the perfect way to round out your dinner
I’m always amazed at what a humble egg can turn into. It helps create the lush texture of lemon curd and homemade mayonnaise, and sets the filling in ...Read more
Column: What I cooked for a friend who is ill
A woman I know had a small cancer, but it took a big operation to remove it.
I wanted to show my concern. I wanted to show that I cared. I wanted to make things easier for her family.
So I cooked some food and brought it to her house.
I waited a few days after her surgery to make certain she was home from the hospital and had started her ...Read more
Quick Fix: Shrimp Saganaki
Recently, I visited a new Greek restaurant and enjoyed a dish called Shrimp Saganaki. Succulent shrimp were simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce and topped with crumbled feta cheese.
The dish gets its name from the sagani, the traditional two-handled pan in which it is prepared. Thinking of this tasty dish, I decided to make a simplified ...Read more
Gretchen's table: Lemon pesto pasta with silvered almonds brightens a fall day
PITTSBURGH -- With pumpkins, apples and jewel-colored squashes the showpieces of fall farm stand displays, choosing to make a meal that leans heavily on citrus might feel misguided on a cool, sunny day in October.
Peak season for lemons, oranges and grapefruit doesn’t kick off until late November, when specialty and heirloom citrus fruits ...Read more
Mealtime decision fatigue, meet your match
If I could choose a superpower, it would be to have the ability to wave a wand and make a healthy meal appear.
Don’t get me wrong, I love to cook. And I love recipe sleuthing even more. However, life’s busyness often interferes with the best of my meal-prep plans — or worse, a trip to the grocery store — and leaves me with dinnertime ...Read more
Quick Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
This speedy quinoa and black bean salad is a healthy and hearty Caribbean-inspired dish.
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked quinoa 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup corn kernels 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup chopped cilantro Lime vinaigretteInstructions: In a large bowl, mix quinoa, black beans, corn, and red ...Read more
Cheesy Veggie Quesadilla Concoction
Like a sun-kissed, flavor-drenched Mexican holiday, these quick quesadillas are all the fiesta you need after a long day.
Ingredients: 4 large tortillas 2 cups grated cheese 1 bell pepper 1 onion 1 zucchini 1 cup sliced mushrooms Olive oil Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Sauté the vegetables in olive ...Read more
Fabulous Fennel Apple Salad
Awaken your senses with this fresh and crunchy breakfast salad. Fabulous Fennel Apple Salad is a nod to those who believe that breakfast should be as vibrant as the morning sun.
Ingredients Fennel bulb Apple Lemon juiceInstructions Thinly slice the fennel bulb and apple.
Toss with fresh lemon juice to prevent ...Read more
Could wine grapes as raisins save struggling industry? A former Napa grower is betting on it
People have debated the health benefits of wine for years.
Older studies suggested that a glass of red wine could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, but more recent studies question that conclusion.
One man is trying to add to the debate: He wants consumers to eat wine grapes.
Andrew Cates, co-founder of the Wine RayZyn Co., is ...Read more
Whimsical Wonderland Pasta
Dive into the whimsy of a gastronomic wonderland with this charmingly simple yet satisfying pasta dish. This delightful concoction spins the timeless comfort of pasta into a heartwarming, belly-filling symphony that calls for a cozy evening in.
Ingredients 2 cups pasta 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and...Read more
Tiny Kentucky distillery just named top whiskey tour in North America
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- A tiny Kentucky distillery known for letting visitors hand-fill their own bottles straight from the barrel has just won two major tourism awards, according to a news release.
Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. was voted North America’s Leading Distillery Tour 2026 and North America’s Leading Whisk(e)y Distillery Tour 2026 at the...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
Harvest Moon Apple Pie
Celebrate the bounty of autumn with the Harvest Moon Apple Pie. The warm, sweet aroma of baked apples and cinnamon swirling under a delicate crust is a treat that echoes the beauty of a harvest moon.
Ingredients 5 apples 1 roll of pie dough 1/2 cup of sugar 1 teaspoon of cinnamon Butter for greasingInstructions Preheat...Read more
Speedy Strawberry Shortcake
This quick strawberry shortcake is a delightful, fruity treat. Done in no time, it's a perfect last-minute dessert.
Ingredients: 2 shortcakes 1 cup strawberries 1 cup whipped creamInstructions: Slice the strawberries and layer them on the shortcakes.
Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream before serving.
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Seriously Simple: Mushrooms and butternut squash add color and texture to farro
Higher in protein than pasta or rice, farro is a versatile grain for soups, salads, stews and risotto-style dishes. It is also recommended for diabetics, making it a smart choice if you are watching blood sugar.
Partially cooked farro, available at Trader Joe’s and markets like Whole Foods, takes only 10 minutes to prepare — a Seriously ...Read more
JeanMarie Brownson: Spooky season comfort food at its finest
Turning on the oven and filling it with highly flavored, slow-cooking foods brings out the best of a cool fall day. This Halloween, a Dutch oven full of pork, braised with tomatillos, poblanos and onions, will warm the souls of your treat-or-treaters after all the fun.
Chunks of fresh pumpkin add color and a touch of sweetness ...Read more
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