Food
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High above the Arctic Circle, these Philly cheesesteaks are filled with moose and reindeer meat
Sep 23, 2025 4:37 am - Forget Philadelphia: In the far north of Sweden, locals and tourists alike chow down on Arctic cheesesteaks, their hoagie rolls piled high with moose and reindeer meat.
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Cheesy tomato pie the perfect showcase for your garden’s bountySep 17, 2025 5:56 am - If your late-summer motto is “No tomato shall go to waste,” this savory pie is for you. It’s perfect for low-moisture varieties, but — with a little roasting — you can use whatever tomatoes are cluttering your counter.
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What’s the best frozen pizza brand? This taste test found a clear winner.
Sep 17, 2025 5:41 am - Frozen pizza is the hero of many clutch situations. Not all pies are created equal, though. Of the pack of pies in your grocer’s freezer, some are duds, but some are sure to offer you the winner, winner, pizza dinner (or snack) you’re craving. Here’s how 11 top brands sliced up.
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‘Comfort food’ that won’t weigh you down: Three chicken dishes for fallSep 17, 2025 5:27 am - As the air starts to crisp and the evenings draw in earlier, there’s something especially comforting about gathering around a hearty chicken dish. Chicken is endlessly versatile, but in the cooler months it takes on a whole new role: warming and nourishing.
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The classy lavender tonic is a zero-proof blend of bitter and sweet
Sep 16, 2025 5:48 am - Originally, tonic water was intended for saving lives, not making cocktails. To experience tonic’s transformative powers for yourself, try this lavender-honey tonic. It’s soft and floral, with just enough bitterness to keep it grown-up.
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Pear overnight oats show why this breakfast has stood the test of time
Sep 16, 2025 5:38 am - Grated pears and golden raisins add a gentle sweetness to these overnight oats, while milk, yogurt, nuts and seeds pack it with protein, body and crunch. Fragrant with vanilla, cinnamon and ginger, it’s a nutritious and delicious breakfast or snack.
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Gochujang is the savory, spicy key to this easy eggplant stir-fry
Sep 16, 2025 4:45 am - The fermented soybean and chile paste gochujang adds funky spice to this simple eggplant stir-fry flavored with garlic and ginger. Toasted sesame oil and rice vinegar add nutty depth and a touch of acidity to perk up the entire dish. Serve with steamed rice for a quick meal.
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‘It’s really pretty’: Heinen’s grocery store opens in NapervilleSep 10, 2025 4:05 pm - The fifth Heinen’s grocery store in the Chicago area opened Wednesday in Naperville with a packed parking lot and rave reviews. “I love it. It’s really pretty, and they have a really good selection of produce,” one Naperville mom said. Heinen’s is the rare family-owned and family-run grocery chain.
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Espresso lemonade an unexpected refresher
Sep 10, 2025 5:16 am - Combining espresso with lemonade may seem counterintuitive but results in a sublime, refreshing drink. The sweet-tart notes from the lemon and sugar offset the pleasant bitterness of the espresso.
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Cucumber bounty calls for creativity, and this sweet and spicy saladSep 10, 2025 5:10 am - You will love the simplicity of this delicious dish, which started amid a flourishing garden of fresh cucumbers. I had just picked about 25 of them and I wanted to come up with something different to make with cucumbers as the main ingredient. And, thus, this Sweet and Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad was born.