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Bottled blue cheese dressing made a supereasy slaw to top these zippy sandwiches. Starting with a rotisserie chicken dramatically reduced the time it took to get these sandwiches on the table.

Pulled Buffalo Chicken Melts

Serves 4

2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage

2 celery ribs, sliced thin

2 scallions, sliced thin

1/2 cup bottled blue ...Read more

This easy chicken cutlet recipe will help you get a healthy meal on the table in just 20 minutes. Coconut milk’s creamy consistency is perfect for making quick pan sauces — no need to add a thickener.

Coconut-Curry Chicken Cutlets

Serves 4

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, divided

1 pound ...Read more

Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in many of the body’s functions but is often overlooked in daily diets. Found in a variety of foods, magnesium is vital for maintaining health and wellness. From supporting heart function to energy production, this article will explore the importance of magnesium, daily needs, and ...Read more

Recently I returned to the beautiful town of Mendocino on the northern California coast. For the second time, I was invited to be a judge at the Mendocino Crab and Wine Festival. This annual event raises much-needed funds for the Mendocino Coast Clinics. As a judge, my mission was to select the best wine and crab cakes that were submitted for ...Read more

Meatballs please almost everyone. Perhaps it’s their concentrated flavor, maybe it’s the pleasantly soft yet toothsome texture, or perhaps it’s their versatility.

I like to keep a stash of suitable ground meats in the freezer for just about any meatball occasion. There’s ground venison for a company-coming-over version with pasta. Then ...Read more

As much as I love a double-digit-step recipe with more ingredients than I can count on my two hands (looking at you, Beef Wellington), that’s not realistic for every night (let alone weekly!). Sometimes you just need a simple recipe that calls for only a ...Read more

A cool and creamy smoothie is one of the most refreshing ways to start the day. The flavor combinations are endless, ranging from classic strawberry banana smoothies ...Read more

We all pledge to eat a little healthier in the new year, which usually means getting more fruits, vegetables and grains on the plate at dinnertime.

Yet, creating a meal where vegetables not only play a starring role, but actually whet one's appetite can prove vexing for some home cooks.

This veggie-packed pasta dish with Tuscan roots is a ...Read more

Using thin chicken tenders for this recipe cuts meal cooking time to 10 minutes. A touch of lemon juice brightens the garlicy sauce for this dish.

I added broccolini to orzo for a simple side dish. Broccolini is similar to broccoli but has smaller florets and is sweeter than broccoli. It also cooks faster. Orzo is rice-shaped pasta that works ...Read more

Everyone loves lasagna. This is a new and popular lasagna variation that is served in bowls as a thick soup. The soup is served with a dollop of yogurt.

Orange zest adds an intriguing, sweet flavor to the soup. It is made by scraping or cutting the outer skin of an unwaxed orange. Be sure not to include the white pith just under the skin.

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Inflation has cooled significantly since 2022, but prices of essentials like groceries remain uncomfortably high for many Americans.

In fact, food prices were 2.5% higher in December 2024 than in December 2023. Grocery store or supermarket food purchases were 1.8% higher year-over-year, while prices of restaurant purchases jumped 3.6%.

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Enjoy this previously published Zola recipe and column...

Pop Quiz: If you put a lump of margarine by an ant hole, the ants will:

A) Ignore it.
B) Bury it.
C) Close up shop and move away.

Answer: B or C.

Ants know the difference between butter and margarine. Do you? Our friends at the Pure Body Institute are here to tell ...Read more