Articles filed under Recipe
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Lighten up: Fruit brings out the natural sweetness in three easy, anytime treatsJun 11, 2025 6:06 am - These three recipes are some of my go-to favorites: peanut butter banana oat bars, lemon loaf and strawberry lemon muffins. They’re lightened-up, easy to make and all use fruit to bring out natural sweetness without being overly sugary.
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Thanks, Dad: This Black Forest cake is all about himJun 11, 2025 5:00 am - This Black Forest cake includes all the elements you’d expect in the retro dessert, including rich chocolate cake, whipped cream frosting, juicy cherries and a generous pour of kirsch. It might seem complicated, but at Father’s Day the effort is kind of the point, isn’t it?
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Strawberry shortcake is an ode to peak-season fruit and tender biscuitsJun 10, 2025 6:13 am - Strawberry shortcake is widely viewed as a quintessentially American dessert, so much so that June 14 is National Strawberry Shortcake Day. This recipe is adapted from James Beard, who got it from his mother. The biscuits’ signature ingredient is hard-boiled egg yolks, which help achieve a tender, crumbly pastry.
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Bring saucy, tender bourbon chicken home with this timeless techniqueJun 10, 2025 5:48 am - This bourbon chicken inspired by the mall food court staple features pieces of meat in a sticky, sweet and savory sauce. The Chinese technique of velveting helps keep the chunks of boneless, skinless chicken thighs tender and juicy.
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Miso pea pastina is a welcome way to eat your greensJun 10, 2025 5:24 am - In Italy, pastina (“little pasta”) is a brothy dish that’s also known as “penicillin soup,” thanks to its comforting, nourishing qualities. Traditionally made with soffritto (carrot, celery and onion), broth, tiny pasta and parmesan, this verdant version is a twist on the beloved classic.
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This steak salad is a trattoria staple and the perfect summer lunchJun 10, 2025 5:17 am - Straccetti di manzo, which translates roughly from the Italian to “little rags of beef,” is a trattoria staple. The cooking is minimal and quick, making this ideal for a weeknight dinner, but the beef must be thinly sliced.
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What’s the best way to store strawberries? Popular methods put to the testJun 10, 2025 5:16 am - Once picked, strawberries are best consumed as soon as possible. But you can’t always eat an entire berry bounty in one sitting. People tout a number of methods for storing strawberries to make them last as long as possible. But do they work?
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How do I substitute fresh herbs for one another?Jun 10, 2025 5:12 am - Fresh herbs are among the easiest swaps to make in a recipe. Just remember to substitute like with like.
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Happy mistake: When you’ve got extra ears of corn, make tomato corn soupJun 04, 2025 5:35 am - Anyone who has ever had their groceries delivered will understand what happened. I ordered four pieces of corn on the cob and received four packages of four. I could have made a fuss. Instead, I made Tomato Corn Soup, which turned out to be a lovely addition to dinner.
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One family’s 50 years of making delicious wine in AmericaJun 04, 2025 5:33 am - If you shop Jewel-Osco wine departments, you undoubtedly recognize the label of J. Lohr’s Cabernet Sauvignon “Seven Oaks.” But did you know that the wine consistently receives 90+ points and “Best Value” nods from international wine critics?