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Exquisite Elderberry Syrup Pancakes

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Step into the magical world of unique flavors with this charming breakfast. Exquisite Elderberry Syrup Pancakes add a touch of the forest to your morning meal.

Ingredients Pancake mix Elderberry syrup ButterInstructions Prepare pancakes according to the package instructions.

Drizzle elderberry syrup and add a ...Read more

Quick Pretzel Bites

Whip up these bite-sized German delights in no time!Ingredients: 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough Coarse salt 1/4 cup baking soda 2 cups warm waterInstructions: Cut the biscuit dough into bite-sized pieces.

Dissolve baking soda in warm water, dip each piece of dough in it, then sprinkle with salt.

Bake at ...Read more

EatingWell: Sheet-pan salmon solves weeknight dinner woes

Recipes / Variety Menu /

This sheet-pan salmon and Brussels sprouts recipe is a game-changer for weeknight dinners. Cooked entirely on one pan, this dish combines tender, flaky salmon with crispy roasted Brussels sprouts, all brought together with a zesty lemon-roasted garlic drizzle. It’s quick, flavorful and makes cleanup a breeze — perfect for busy evenings!

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The better the broth, the better the soup. (JeanMarie Brownson/TCA)

JeanMarie Brownson: Don’t overlook the therapeutic power of soup

Recipes / Variety Menu /

After a warm fall, I’m happy to say that soup season has officially started. Let’s enjoy a hearty bowl of soup to warm both body and soul. Creamy soups are perfect as a starter, while brothy, chunky soups, full of protein and vegetables, make satisfying main courses.

Don’t overlook the therapeutic power of soup. Chicken soup’s ...Read more

Stuffing can be cooked and frozen well ahead of time. (Dreamstime/TCA)

Seriously Simple: Make-ahead dishes streamline Thanksgiving cooking

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Make-ahead anything is a boon for the holiday cook. Each year I try to streamline my cooking for Thanksgiving by either eliminating a dish or two or making some dishes well ahead of time. Here you will find a yummy stuffing studded with dried apricots and cooked chestnuts that can be frozen a month ahead, defrosted and finished in...Read more

Decades of evolving science tell us plenty about this mistruth. (Dreamstime/TCA)

Environmental Nutrition: Debunking dietary deceptions: Does eating fat make you fat?

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There’s a certain logic to the idea that eating high-fat foods — even nutritious foods such as avocados, nuts and olive oil — can lead to weight gain. After all, one gram of fat contains nine calories, while one gram of protein or carbohydrate contains only four calories. But just as science has debunked the idea that weight loss or weight...Read more

Espresso meets sweet cinnamon and piloncillo-infused syrup to create the ultimate cocktail. (Ryan Liebe/TCA)

The Kitchn: This Mexican cocktail is a million times better than an espresso martini

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I have fond memories of sipping café de olla, a traditional Mexican coffee brewed with warm spices, when I was growing up. It always felt like a hug in a mug. This café de olla martini takes that nostalgic flavor and transforms it into a sophisticated cocktail — it’s the perfect combination of childhood memories and adult indulgence. Café...Read more

Inspired by the classic snack, this decadent chocolate cake is filled with a fluffy marshmallow-esque frosting and covered in fudgy ganache. (Ryan Liebe/TCA)

The Kitchn: Turn a classic snack into a delicious dessert for a crowd

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Ding Dongs are a classic snack of little glazed chocolate cakes filled with a fluffy white frosting. While the original Hostess snack cakes were created in the 1960s, Ding Dong-inspired cakes have become increasingly popular in recent years.

My homemade Ding Dong cake is a slightly elevated play on the childhood favorite. In this recipe, rich ...Read more

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One good recipe: Fig and Peach Tart

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This seasonal dessert marries two Mediterranean flavors: fresh, ripe figs and sweet peaches.

The pastry crust is very forgiving and comes together in just a few minutes (though it has to be chilled for an hour).

If you have really sweet fruit, you can cut back on the amount of sugar in the filling; if it's on the under-ripe side, increase it. ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Chickpea Curry and Walnuts

Recipes / Quick Fix /

Savor the warm, aromatic flavors of India with this vibrant vegetarian curry. Walnuts bring a nutty depth and satisfying crunch, while tender baby kale is gently wilted in the sauce. It’s milder than mature kale and blends seamlessly into the curry, adding fresh green notes without overpowering the dish.

A note about spices: Curry powder, ...Read more

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Gretchen's table: Easy roux-less gumbo features Creole spices, chicken and sausage

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Many family dinners are planned ahead of time after pulling a delicious-sounding recipe out of a cookbook and making a detailed grocery list. But there are plenty of nights when this home cook just wings it based on what's lurking in her freezer, has ripened on the counter or — more often than I'd like to admit — is about to spoil in the ...Read more

Stephanie Breijo/Los Angeles Times/TNS

A new distillery makes vodka from California dates in a former mortuary in Hollywood

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LOS ANGELES — Hollywood's first legal distillery is now open, serving California-minded flavors — and history — in a former mortuary. At Hollywood Distillery, the owners are sourcing grains from Southern California farmers and using Coachella Valley dates to sweeten and ferment their award-winning vodka.

"You can taste that it's not your ...Read more

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5 simple soup recipes to work into your cooler-weather rotation

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A friend once said there’s no such thing as soup season — it should be enjoyed year-round. As someone who just happily ordered a cup of chicken wild rice soup on a 90-degree day, I agree.

But when the air finally does turn crisp, it reignites the desire to cook all cozy. Dutch ovens and stockpots stay front and center, and we start rotating...Read more

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As hot as you like: Hatch chile peppers add sizzle of the Southwest to everything

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Cooking creates all kinds of wonderful and comforting smells, whether it's sugar cookies in the oven or a hearty stew on the stovetop. But for me in fall, there's nothing quite like the smoky-sweet scent of Hatch chiles roasting over an open flame or the grates of a hot grill.

The aroma is intoxicating, so intense as it wafts through the air ...Read more

Marvelous Miso Eggplant

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Enter a realm of umami wonder with this simple, yet impactful dish. Marvelous Miso Eggplant is a journey into the depths of flavour, sculpted from minimal ingredients.

Ingredients Japanese eggplant White miso Sesame oilInstructions Slice the eggplant and brush each piece with sesame oil.

Grill until tender, then ...Read more

Scintillating Saffron Scallops

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Impress your guests with these luxurious bites. Scintillating Saffron Scallops are a window into the world of fine dining.

Ingredients Scallops Saffron ButterInstructions Sauté the scallops in butter and a pinch of saffron until golden.

Serve hot.

Each bite of these scallops is a journey into the ocean, ...Read more

Midday Melody Quiche Lorraine

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Listen to the melody of the midday with Midday Melody Quiche Lorraine. The flaky crust filled with creamy custard and smoky bacon sings a melody as soothing and satisfying as a midday interlude.

Ingredients 1 pre-made pie crust 1/2 cup diced bacon 1 cup grated Swiss cheese 3 eggs 1 cup creamInstructions Preheat your ...Read more

Flashy Fish Tacos

These quick and easy fish tacos are a true delight for your taste buds. A perfect mid-week meal that brings the vibrant Mexican coastline right to your plate.

Ingredients: 2 fish fillets 1 cup shredded cabbage 1/2 cup salsa 4 tortillas Lime wedges Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Season the fish fillets and pan...Read more

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Veterans, rural residents, older adults may lose food stamps due to Trump work requirements

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States are rushing to inform some residents who rely on food stamps that they will soon be forced to meet work requirements or lose their food assistance.

Recent federal legislation ended exemptions to work requirements for older adults, homeless people, veterans and some rural residents, among others. A rapid timeline to put the changes into ...Read more

Fabulous Fennel Apple Salad

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

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

 

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