Food
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5 big salad recipes to anchor your next get-together
May 20, 2026 5:31 am - When it comes to American entertaining, salads are often an afterthought. They’re traditionally treated as a light starter or side to accompany a main course and round out a meal. But when they get bulked up with more substantial ingredients, such as meat, beans or bread, salads can easily become a centerpiece-worthy way to feed a crowd.
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What’s the best lime seltzer? 15 top-selling brands ranked
May 20, 2026 5:29 am - Nailing a natural lime taste is apparently tough business. But testers found enough consensus in an epic fizz-a-thon to name a winner — and to help shoppers decide which brands might line up with their own preferences. Here are the waters that bubbled to the top, and those that simply fell flat.
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Quick prep, then slow cook Sam Way’s sticky-glazed pork ribs
May 19, 2026 5:16 pm - This recipe from Sam Way’s cookbook “Sam’s Eats” features slow-cooked pork ribs with a honey-paprika marinade and cucumber slaw. The ribs are marinated overnight, slow-cooked for 2 hours, then finished under the broiler with reduced pan juices for a sticky glaze.
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The canned chickpeas in your pantry belong in these Trinidadian flatbreads
May 19, 2026 5:08 am - This boldly flavored chickpea curry, served on warm, crisp flatbread to fold and eat taco-style, is inspired by the popular street food Trinidadian doubles. In this shortcut version, canned chickpeas and store-bought bread allow the meal to be on the table in about an hour.
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A spiced nuts and seeds recipe from Linda McCartney’s plant-based ‘Family Kitchen’ cookbook
May 19, 2026 5:03 am - This recipe is excerpted from the cookbook “Linda McCartney’s Family Kitchen.” Linda was ahead of her time on plant-based eating in the ‘80s and ’90s. It is much easier to follow a plant-forward lifestyle today than when she wrote her first cookbooks.
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10 tips for being a smarter farmers market shopper
May 13, 2026 5:50 am - Peak farmers market season is just around the corner. Are you ready for the annual fresh produce bonanza? Whether it’s your first trip or your hundredth, a refresher on navigating a farmers market is in order to help you make the most of your visit — and get the most bang for your buck.
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The versatility of tofu: Rich dessert or savory main, this protein powerhouse can do it allMay 13, 2026 5:45 am - Tofu has come a long way from being seen as just a substitute ingredient. These three recipes — a creamy silken tofu chocolate pudding, a comforting tofu masala, and a crispy salt and pepper tofu stir fry — highlight just how adaptable it can be.
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For a fresh take on Mom’s potato salad, add herbsMay 13, 2026 5:15 am - Mom’s potato salad was a straightforward recipe: cooked red-skin potatoes, diced celery and onion, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, salt and pepper. Easy. Over the years, I've learned a lot about making potato salad, and even though I might be following the ingredient list for my mom’s salad, my version is not the same.
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This one trick is the key to restaurant-quality salmon at home
May 12, 2026 5:52 am - Set crispy-skinned salmon fillets on top of a lemony, tabbouleh-like bulgur salad for an approachable, restaurant-style meal at home. You’ll make a generous amount of the salad, which is flavored with piles of fresh herbs, onion, garlic and a hint of cinnamon, but you can serve the leftovers on their own or tucked into a pita with hummus and more vegetables.
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Got chicken stock? Make mushroom soup
May 12, 2026 5:27 am - Martha’s Vineyard chef Chris Fischer shares a comforting mushroom soup recipe featuring shiitake mushrooms, soft-cooked eggs and fresh parsley, adaptable for vegetarians by substituting water for chicken stock.