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Imagine my disappointment. The chop suey sundae is not at all what I thought it was.

I imagined it to be chicken and celery and bamboo shoots and water chestnuts served in an Americanized version of a vaguely Cantonese sauce served over ice cream, possibly with rice. And that’s probably what you thought it was, too.

But alas, it appears to ...Read more

We started our Champagne cocktail with an Angostura bitters-soaked sugar cube in the bottom of a chilled flute. Then we filled the glass with Champagne and garnished it with a lemon twist. These four ingredients interacted to form a cocktail that evolved from sip to sip.

Bursting bubbles aromatized lemon oils from the twist to make the first ...Read more

Whirring up roasted red peppers with olive oil and garlic makes a tangy sauce that’s a nice alternative to classic pizza sauce. Don’t have a large cast-iron skillet? Don’t fret. This recipe works on a pizza stone and baking sheet as well. As long as you preheat whichever one you use, the crust will come out crispy every time.

Cast-Iron ...Read more

Green beans have graced holiday tables and accompanied everyday meals for centuries.

The folklore

Native to Peru, green beans traveled via migrating Indian tribes through South and Central America and on to Europe by way of Spanish explorers. Whether you know them as haricots verts (green beans in French), string beans, or ...Read more

We are getting into the dead of winter when I crave comfort food. Sometimes that might mean a crisp, clean salad. And this salad can change depending on the season.

During winter, try shavings of peeled Fuyu persimmons or apples or pears; for spring, strawberries, apricots or grapefruit; summer is a great time for peaches, cherries or plums; ...Read more

My sister’s family has mastered the party-friendly cheese ball. Decorated to resemble trees, snowmen, pumpkins and more, they pull out all the stops to create elaborate versions for nearly every family party.

This easy-to-make appetizer proves perfect for casual gatherings, football game-watching and tailgating. A decorated cheese ball is ...Read more

A crispy, juicy chicken cutlet topped with tangy marinara sauce and a layer of Parmesan and gooey mozzarella cheese — there is a reason we all love Chicken Parmesan. When it’s done right, there are few things better than this classic Italian-...Read more

Crumb cake should be tall and fluffy with a thick, toasty layer of cinnamon crumb topping. And that’s exactly the kind of crumb cake this recipe makes. Here, cinnamon and brown sugar team up to create a soft and moist cake that’s full of nutty caramel notes once baked. It’s so good, you’ll want to keep this recipe in your back pocket for...Read more

Why NOT To Renew Your Gym Membership This Year

1. Exercise really doesn’t help you lose weight; unless you do a LOT of it.

You almost have to be a professional loser. One study showed that women over 40 years old who do moderate exercise 60 minutes a day, 5 days a week, will maintain their weight but they won’t lose weight.

2. ...Read more

LOS ANGELES -- Is it a chicken tender, finger or strip?

Whatever you call your breaded and fried belts of boneless chicken, there are entire restaurants devoted to them. Once relegated to the kid's menu, chicken tenders are behind some of the most successful restaurant chains in the world.

This year, revenue at fast food chicken restaurants is...Read more

I wanted a festive meal for this time of year but was very busy. So, I created this easy colorful dinner. The pork is cooked in a skillet and is removed, and the sauce is made in the same skillet. The sauce takes only about 6 to 7 minutes to make.

The fettuccine and broccoli cook together and are flavored with caraway seeds. The seeds come from...Read more

What’s the gimmick here? That these are large gummies. They are, but not insanely huge. You could still eat one in a large bite.

But eating a gummy of Shaquille O’Neal’s face does have an interesting appeal.

These gummies come in two varieties: Shaq’s face in peach, berry punch and orange flavors; and sugar-covered sour gummy snacks ...Read more

This easy bean dish from Tieghan Gerard's latest cookbook, "Half Baked Harvest: Quick and Cozy" (Clarkson Potter, $32.99), will make dinner or lunch feel like a warm hug. It combines the flavors of a creamy tomato soup with cheesy white beans and herby basil pesto with a touch of garlic.

Full of protein, the beans cook up soft and creamy — ...Read more