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All Food
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Valentine's Day dinner idea: Roasted salmon roll
Tender and delicious, a roasted salmon roll for a Valentine's Day meal at home.
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Meatless Monday: Linguini with creamy avocado sauce
An avocado sauce that is as creamy and rich as pesto.
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Blue ribbon apple pie
A flaky, buttery crust hugs a warm apple filling.
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Creamy mushroom and bacon soup
Bacon makes everything taste better – even mushroom soup.
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Cookbook review: 'Food of Life'
'Food of Life: Ancient Persian and Modern Iranian Cooking and Ceremonies' by Najmieh Batmanglij is a treasured collection of classic Iranian recipes.
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Hachis parmentier (French cottage pie)
A French country dish that is hearty as it is pleasing.
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Meatless Monday: How to make spaetzle
Spaetzle is a traditional German dumpling or noodle boiled in water or broth then pan fried in butter.
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Super Bowl party appetizer ideas
A few Super Bowl appetizer ideas to help you fuel up for the 6:30 p.m. kick-off.
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Super Bowl mini pizza appetizers
A quick no-fuss appetizer to help you cheer on the Super Bowl.
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Guyanese cheese pies
Like mini quiches, these mini pies have a short crust pastry filled with an egg and cheese custard.
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Simple stir fry
Wok cooking is a fabulous way to eat more vegetables in one sitting.
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Chowder to ward off winter's chill
As February's dampness descends, this potato fish stew -- sometimes sans fish -- offers warmth from within.
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Chao Ca Vietnamese fish porridge
Ever tried cooking with a whole fish? Chao ca is a flavorful and nourishing fish stew.
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Baked chicken nuggets
A healthier alternative to every little kid's favorite food and a delicious appetizer.
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Meatless Monday: Moroccan tagine
Tagines in Moroccan cuisine are slow-cooked stews braised at low temperatures.
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Pork chops with chickpeas and spinach
Chickpeas and spinach bring big health benefits to this hearty one-pan meal. Cumin, chili powder, garlic and onion bring big flavor.
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Molten lava cake for National Chocolate Cake Day
A flourless, molten chocolate cake will warm up National Chocolate Cake Day.
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Jan. 27 is National Chocolate Cake Day
Celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day with a simple chocolate sheet cake.
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Waldorf salad with blue cheese dressing
A modern version of a classic salad.
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Cheddar corn chowder
Corn chowder seasoned with bright tumeric will bring a sunny note to a dark and chilly night.






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