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A hearty late winter meal with a hint of spring
Lamb meatballs, peas, carrots, and potato wedges, all flavored with fresh thyme, satisfy in winter, taste like spring.
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Mardi Gras jambalaya or Cajun gumbo?
Their differences are slight, both are perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras Lousiana-style. This duck and andouille sausage gumbo is comfort food with a Creole/Cajun kick.
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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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Sweet potato sage pasta with chicken
A handful of fresh ingredients make a sweet/savory pasta dish that’s weeknight quick.
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A simple Italian celery soup
Leftover celery teams up with chicken, carrots, tomato paste, and rice to become Minestra del Sedano, a satisfying meal in a bowl.
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Comfort food with an English accent: Lancashire Hotpot
This take on Lancashire hotpot – traditional English food at its most comforting – is made with lamb, onions and carrots topped with sliced potatoes and baked until fork tender.
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Cherry orange loaf cake
Dried cherries, pecans and orange zest and juice flavor this not-too-sweet cake, perfect for a holiday breakfast or with coffee and tea.
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Pear and blue cheese bacon pizza
December is National Pear Month. Celebrate with a savory pear pizza as your main course.
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Cookbook review: 'The Bonne Femme Cookbook'
Shrimp roasted with garlic, scallions, and tarragon atop French green lentils is just one of many quintessentially French meals in 'The Bonne Femme Cookbook' by Wini Moranville.
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Roast chicken with root vegetables
Roasting chicken, sweet potatoes, parsnips, onions, garlic and rosemary together melds flavors beautifully in this one-pan meal.
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The other white fish: skate
This simple, classic French preparation makes the most of skate wing’s mild, sweet flesh, brightening it with lemon juice and capers.
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It's World Pasta Day
Oct. 25 is the global call to pasta. As if we needed any more encouragement. Celebrate with this beef and pork ragú.
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Braised lamb with juniper berries
Adapted from an Italian grandmother’s recipe, slow oven braising allows many flavors to melt together in this soul-satisfying, fork tender lamb dish.
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Inspired by Columbus: braised pork chops, mashed sweet potatoes, and Swiss chard
A trip to food-obsessed Columbus, Ohio, inspired this autumnal combination.
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Braised/roasted duck legs with vegetables
A rustic, one-pan dish with a few elegant ingredients for a simple, delicious fall dinner.
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Soupe au pistou: a hearty soup with a French accent
Big-flavored pistou, a Provençal sauce made with basil, garlic, Parmesan and olive oil, gives a delicious kick – and its name – to soupe au pistou, a hearty vegetable soup.
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The lazy man’s way to pickles: Fresh dill pickles need no canning
These crisp, lively fresh dill pickles get their flavor from dill, garlic, jalapeño peppers, coriander, and mustard and fennel seeds. And they’re ready to eat in 24 hours.
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Chinese-style steamed fish
A healthy cooking technique made fragrant and delicious.
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Watermelon tuna ceviche
Citrus juice quickly “cooks” sushi-grade tuna for this light, fresh, colorful first course.
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Grilled chicken with strawberry balsamic vinegar sauce
Grilled chicken breasts get a flavor boost with a simple, jam-based sauce.
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Meatless Monday: grilled peanut butter and jam sandwiches
Homemade strawberry jalapeño jam adds a grown-up kick to the classic pb&j and dill gives grilled vegetables a fresh, summery finish in this satisfying vegan grilled meal.
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Meatless Monday: Zucchini tomato goulash
This hearty goulash creates a lively side dish or vegetarian meal.
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Bastille Day is perfect for mussels, frites
Bastille Day is July 14. Celebrate France and its culinary contributions with this classic pair.
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Oven roasted wings
Korean hot pepper paste, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and ginger make oven roasted Korean Style Chicken Wings a flavorful appetizer, main course, or snack.
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Tilapia fish tacos
Simple fish tacos are even more delicious if you use sustainable fish like tilapia.
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