Food
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How much protein do you really need?
Jan 07, 2025 5:01 am - A trip around the grocery store shows the word “protein” slapped on practically everything — protein potato chips, protein waffles, protein cookies and protein snack bars galore. But while the protein marketing push may be getting out of hand, there is solid evidence that we may benefit from getting more than the recommended dietary allowance (RDA).
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After 16 years of writing about wine, columnist says farewell
Jan 06, 2025 11:22 am - Columnist Dave McIntyre reflects on how wine and our perspective of it have changed in the 16 years he’s been writing for the The Washington Post.
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The dill of a lifetime? In a nation that’s enduring its own sour patch, the pickle dominated 2024
Jan 06, 2025 11:20 am - At the intersection of health and edginess, traditionalism and hipsterism, the pickle in 2024 found itself at the center of the American culinary scene.
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‘Kitchen pep talk’: Margaret Eby’s ‘You Gotta Eat’ helps you get dinner on
Jan 01, 2025 5:59 am - To get a sense of Margaret Eby’s new book, “You Gotta Eat: Real-Life Strategies for Feeding Yourself When Cooking Feels Impossible,” flip to the section called “Anything’s a sandwich if you’re not a coward.”
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It’s not easy being green: Talking about Cab Franc, Part 2Jan 01, 2025 5:58 am - When you talk to a winegrower about their Cabernet Franc, make sure you don’t describe it as green. You can use words like herbal or peppery, but say “green” and a winegrower hears “underripe.”
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An adaptable air fryer chicken dinner for any occasion
Jan 01, 2025 5:55 am - This air fryer meal for two with chicken thighs, potatoes and brussels sprouts is suitable for any occasion, including a casual weeknight or a small-scale celebration dinner.
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Pizza beans on toast is comfort food when you need it quick
Dec 31, 2024 6:00 am - In this quick dish, cannellini beans are simmered in a flavorful marinara sauce, spread on toast and covered in cheese for an effect that tastes like pizza — but requires far less time and effort.
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The 12 best bargain wines of 2024 under $20
Dec 31, 2024 5:27 am - It’s reassuring that even with the global inflation of the post-pandemic years, there are still exciting values to be found under $20. The Paul D. Grüner Veltliner 2023, at $14 for 1-Liter, tops the list.
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Boozy or not, that leftover eggnog makes a great milkshake
Dec 31, 2024 5:25 am - There’s no such thing as leftover eggnog, just a milkshake waiting to be born.
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Peanut chaat boasts bold flavors and a gratifying crunch you crave in a snack
Dec 31, 2024 5:06 am - This easy, no-cook peanut chaat, a type of Indian snack or appetizer, is crunchy, sweet, spicy, tangy and salty. With this recipe from food writer Khushbu Shah’s cookbook, “Amrikan,” you can substitute any crunchy vegetables you like.