Articles filed under Recipe
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Sweet corn to share: Salad with ‘creamy’ vinaigrette the perfect side dish for late-summer gatheringsAug 20, 2025 5:22 am - Fresh sweet corn is one of the best things about summer, but it’s hard to bring as a side dish. That’s where this chopped vegetable salad with a “creamy” (but dairy-free) corn vinaigrette comes in.
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Trader Joe’s wines are sneaky good. Here are 9 budget bottles to try.Aug 20, 2025 4:26 am - There’s more to value than what you spend. An $8.50 wine is a steal only if you enjoy drinking it. Is it possible to find quality bottles at Trader Joe’s that don’t break the bank? Absolutely. But you have to know how and where to look.
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How to make cold-brew coffee at home, no special tools requiredAug 20, 2025 4:02 am - You can make excellent cold-brew coffee — smooth, invigorating and thirst-quenching — at home with no specialty equipment. Plus, cold brew lends itself naturally to being made ahead, so you can have the concentrate on hand for up to 2 weeks.
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Milkshakes, malts, concretes, frappes and more: A (delicious) guide to frozen drinksAug 19, 2025 4:30 am - So, what is the difference between a milkshake, a malt, a frappe or maybe even a concrete? Geography, tradition and local lingo all play a role in how frozen drinks are made and what they’re called.
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Jerk chicken skewers bring spice, heat and smoke in every biteAug 19, 2025 4:28 am - These delectable chicken skewers, bold with the spicy flavors of a jerk marinade, get a cooling counterbalance from a cucumber-grape salsa served alongside.
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Bacon gives sweet corn a Southern sensibilityAug 13, 2025 6:00 am - Thoughts of Illinois sweet corn inspired Don Mauer to put his own spin on this side dish from Millie Peartree using ingredients he already had on hand.
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Watermelon coconut ice is a no-cook, no-added-sugar treatAug 13, 2025 4:37 am - Blending frozen watermelon with ginger, lime juice and coconut water results in a refreshing no-cook, no-added-sugar dessert. Topped with a dollop of rich coconut cream, it’s an ideal treat on a hot summer day.
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A Parmesan crust gives this tomato grilled cheese a flavor boostAug 13, 2025 4:16 am - Parmesan adds a salty, savory crust to this grilled cheese with tomato. The sandwich is sort of a mashup of grilled cheese and Southern tomato sandwiches. It’s great on its own, or you can serve it with pickles, chips or a simple salad.
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Succotash with corn, peaches and andouille is an ode to summerAug 12, 2025 8:31 am - This summer succotash includes the more traditional corn, lima beans and tomatoes, but spiced, smoky andouille sausage and sweet, juicy peaches take things up a notch. The beauty of succotash is that it highlights summer produce, so feel free to use whatever fruits and vegetables are at their peak.
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6 things I’ve learned in 25 years of food journalismAug 12, 2025 5:06 am - As Veggies columnist Joe Yonan enters semi-retirement, he looks back on 25 years in the food business and the things he’s learned from talented writers, cookbook authors, home cooks, chefs, farmers and gardeners along the way.