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Remarkable Rocky Mountain Trout
Relish the clean, fresh flavors of this mountain delicacy. Remarkable Rocky Mountain Trout is a celebration of the region's pristine waters.
Ingredients Trout Almonds ButterInstructions Sauté trout with butter until cooked through.
Sprinkle with almonds and serve.
This trout is a mountain stream, where the ...Read more
Express Endive and Blue Cheese Bites
These delightful bites are a fun and fancy way to enjoy fresh endive and tangy blue cheese.
Ingredients: 2 heads of endive 200g crumbled blue cheese HoneyInstructions: Separate endive leaves and fill each one with crumbled blue cheese.
Drizzle with honey and serve.
Express Endive and Blue Cheese Bites are a ...Read more

Pumpkin spice season is here: Coffee shops embrace fall with seasonal drinks
Starting Aug. 26, Starbucks has returned to its menus the beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte. The drinks — made with real pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg, according to the company — provide a sign that autumn has unofficially arrived.
More than two decades ago, Starbucks launched the PSL, kicking off a worldwide seasonal craze and quickly becoming ...Read more
Tropical Tuna Salad
Imagine yourself on a serene beach with this light and refreshing meal. Tropical Tuna Salad takes you on a tantalizing journey to the islands.
Ingredients Canned tuna Mayonnaise CeleryInstructions Mix the tuna and mayonnaise in a bowl.
Chop the celery and mix it in.
Brimming with the freshness of the sea and ...Read more

In latest mashup of Chicago flavors, Garrett launches new pizza-flavored popcorn in collab with Home Run Inn
CHICAGO — Following a flurry of Chicago-flavored collaborations, a new twist on Garrett Popcorn combines the crunchy kernels with pizza in a partnership with Home Run Inn Pizza.
Garrett’s “Chicago Pizza” popcorn uses its signature butterfly and mushroom kernel, tossed in Home Run Inn’s “Everything But the Pizza” seasoning, with ...Read more
Enchanted Evening Eton Mess
Step into an enchanted evening with this traditional Eton Mess. A jubilant jumble of crunchy meringue, whipped cream, and fresh berries, it's a taste of British summertime at any time of the year.
Ingredients 1 cup crushed meringue cookies 1 cup whipped cream 1 cup mixed berries 1 tablespoon sugarInstructions Toss the ...Read more
Express Eggplant Parmesan
This streamlined version of Eggplant Parmesan is just the ticket for an easy yet authentic Italian meal. Crispy, cheesy, and full of rich tomato flavor.
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant 1/2 cup flour 2 eggs 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1 cup marinara sauce 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheeseInstructions: ...Read more

EatingWell: This sweet treat packs a healthy punch
This simple chocolate zucchini bread recipe is rich and chocolaty with pools of molten chocolate chips on top. The subtle sweetness makes it perfect for breakfast or a snack served with vanilla Greek-style yogurt and raspberries.
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Serves 12
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours, 25 minutes
2 large eggs
1/2 cup...Read more

Environmental Nutrition: Are raw vegetables healthier than cooked?
How do you eat your vegetables? Raw? Cooked? Both? No matter what your answer, odds are good that you’ve heard that it’s “healthier” to eat your veggies raw. Maybe you’re even sold on the idea. But is it the truth?
It is true that cooking vegetables can reduce levels of some nutrients — but it also enhances levels of other nutrients...Read more

Seriously Simple: A Mexican steak bowl is an easy dish for a weeknight dinner
All-in-one bowl entrees are a boon for the busy cook. I had lots of fun making this recipe with crowd-pleasing results.
This Mediterranean farro wheat grain is a happy surprise added to the traditional corn and black bean Mexican ingredients. Farro now can be found at Trader Joe’s and other markets, partially cooked so it only takes 10 ...Read more

JeanMarie Brownson: This risotto is the perfect way to cap off summer
Tomatoes and basil forever. Especially vine-ripened, locally grown heirloom tomatoes and homegrown basil. Paired in a salad, layered on crusty bread, scrambled with eggs, or just eaten out of hand over the sink, I never have enough.
Just when I thought I’d tried every possible combination, my uncle’s husband, a French chef, whips up a ...Read more

The Kitchn: I make batch after batch of this ‘magical’ secret sauce
If you’re in a dinner slump, I have a solution that is 100% guaranteed to excite your taste buds. The secret to turning bland chicken breast and boring baked fish into something that you actually look forward to eating is adding a sauce. Restaurants add flavor-...Read more
How you can pack a lunch that a child will actually eat
LOS ANGELES -- For Rebecca Zeitlin, packing her 5-year-old son's school lunch is always full of surprises. Offer him a peanut butter and jelly sandwich at home and he won't touch it. But pack it in his lunch with fruits, vegetables and a small treat and he'll dive in.
He will "chow down" on applesauce at preschool parties. But if she served him...Read more

Quick Fix: Vegetable Carbonara
Pasta Carbonara, with its rich and creamy sauce, is a classic Italian favorite. This light summer twist brings a fresh, seasonal touch to the traditional dish.
I prepare it using tender zucchini and delicate leeks, adding sliced mushrooms for a satisfying, meaty texture. The flavors are brightened with fragrant fresh basil while Parmesan ...Read more

Budget dinners: Grilled summer chicken, bruschetta and peach crisp
As we inch into a new school year, and look forward to fall colors and football, it's not a bad idea to squeeze in a few last meals cooked on the grill and served al fresco.
The nights are finally cooling, if only slightly, and in my backyard at least, fireflies are still calling out to each other at twilight with their fleeting, magical ...Read more

Gretchen's table: Steamed mussels get bite from 'nduja, a soft and spicy sausage from Southern Italy
If you like eating and cooking foods from across the globe, you'll probably agree that sometimes the one ingredient that makes a certain dish sing is one you can't easily pronounce if you don't speak that country's language.
For me, that includes anything that gets a savory heat with 'nduja (pronounced en-DOO-ya), a soft and spicy sausage made ...Read more

If you're cooking burgers directly on the grill, you're doing it wrong
Every once in a while, I just need a burger. Nothing complicated, just a plump meat patty with a thick char that gives in to be tender and juicy.
Debate all you want about the type of the bun, whether to top with cheese and what condiments to use. But experts agree there are some non-negotiable rules:
Choose good meat from a trusted source. ...Read more
Breezy Black Bean Salad
This quick black bean salad is a healthy and flavorful Mexican side dish. Packed with fresh veggies and ready in no time, it's a perfect addition to any meal.
Ingredients: 1 can black beans 1 tomato 1 avocado 1/2 cup corn 1/2 onion Lime juice Cilantro Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Chop the tomato, ...Read more

Burgers are the restaurant world's safe haven
With apologies to John Milton, a hamburger is often the final infirmity of a noble restaurant.
When times get tough, even the best chefs will succumb to the popular appeal and simple economics of a ground beef patty slid between well-buttered buns. Cheap chopped meat can conceal a lot of shortcomings and do wonders for the bottom line.
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Express German Pancakes
Wake up to a German-inspired breakfast with these fluffy and delightful pancakes!Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 1 tbsp sugar Butter for the panInstructions: Whisk together flour, milk, eggs, and sugar to form a smooth batter.
Pour the batter into a buttered pan and cook until golden on each side....Read more