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Salsa is the Spanish word for sauce, but it does a whole lot more.

A good salsa will complement and catapult the most ordinary dish with sweet, tangy, fiery depth and zest. It’s a delicious way to dispatch a seasonal bounty of fresh herbs, veggies and fruit, and is great in just about anything, regardless of the culture or country of a ...Read more

Panzanella, the classic Italian salad of sun-split tomatoes and crisped croutons flush with a bold vinaigrette, is the pinnacle of the late summer harvest.

And if we were in Tuscany, home of the original panzanella, and sipping chianti as the sun sinks into the hills, that dish might include a whole lot more — roasted red peppers or roasted ...Read more

This rich and creamy gratin is a comforting vegetarian meal, topped with a golden, cheese-laden crust that’s crisp and savory. Fresh rosemary infuses the dish with a delicate, aromatic note.

The microwave simplifies preparation by gently cooking the onions and garlic. Once softened, the filling is transferred to a baking dish and topped with...Read more

Experience the harmony of the daylight with Daylight Duet Pancakes and Syrup. This classic combination of fluffy pancakes drenched in sweet syrup sings a duet as harmonious as the daylight.

Ingredients 1 cup pancake mix 3/4 cup water Butter for the pan Maple syrup for serving Fresh berries for garnishInstructions ...Read more

This easy lemon-garlic chicken recipe calls for cutlets, which cook in less than 10 minutes. If you can’t find them, make your own from chicken breasts.

Place each breast on a cutting board and, with your knife parallel to the board, slice into the skinny side of the chicken breast in a single smooth motion. The side of green beans is cooked ...Read more

Certain ingredients (mostly herbs and spices) have naturally cooling effects on the body, and incorporating them into meals and snacks can help support hydration, digestion, and temperature regulation. Isn’t that cool? (Pun intended). Here’s a look at a few of our favorites.

Mint. Perhaps the best-known cooling herb, mint ...Read more

This is one of my favorite fish entrees that is easy and tasty. Originally, I thought this was complicated, but it turns out it couldn’t be easier. I have made this for my husband and myself and when I want to do a small dinner party.

Make sure you use cedar wood planks, which you can find on Amazon and at home stores like Home Depot. The ...Read more

Recently, my sister banned broccoli from her cooking repertoire. Boring, she declares. Challenge accepted.

I can’t imagine that anyone would think Propio’s grilled broccoli with hummus and salsa macha ho-hum. This Mexico City hotspot pumps maximum flavor into humble ingredients. Roast chicken comes with chimichurri and kale salad boasts a ...Read more

There are any number of different sauces you can top your pasta with. You can go cheesy or meaty, or herby, to name a few. The one sauce that ...Read more

Are you convinced that the only way to enjoy a perfectly smooth and creamy smoothie is a trip to the smoothie shop? While a good blender helps, I’ve found an ingredient that can turn any thin and icy smoothie into a super-rich and satisfying one — and no, it’s not...Read more

Now that servers are not going to be taxed on their tips, do we still have to tip them as much?

I’m sure that servers and hair stylists and cab drivers and everybody else who lives on tips would argue that we do, and perhaps should tip them even more.

But why? Why do they rate a sudden annual windfall?

Don’t get me wrong. I’m all in ...Read more