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Quick Fix: Burger Stroganoff
Stroganoff is an old Russian stand-by usually made with beef or turkey. Here’s a modern version made with hamburger meat.
The mixture of mushrooms, tomato paste, mustard and a dash of Worcestershire sauce gives the stroganoff sauce a tangy blend of flavors and a thick texture.
HELPFUL HINT:
Any type of sliced mushrooms can be used.
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It's squash season, and we're all about delicata
This time of year, as the light slants and temperatures drop, all I really want for dinner is pasta. It’s the key to a luxuriously easy meal when tossed with the robust vegetables of autumn.
As much as I love winter squash, I have often resisted using it, not wanting to deal with removing the tough peel and the messy seeds. But right now, ...Read more
Chef's table: These cast-iron Kahlua Brownies offer an indulgent take on nostalgia
PITTSBURGH — Most every restaurant worth its salt (and sugar) has a killer dessert on the menu that assures diners will leave the table on a sweet and happy note.
If it's prepared on site, that often entails employing a professional pastry chef, which can prove expensive for places that are new and trying to keep costs down while getting ...Read more
Gretchen's table: Meatballs with nuoc cham, cucumber and mint offer Vietnamese take on classic dish
Meatballs are made in countries across the globe and are widely loved.
They're often bite-sized — though they also can be rather large, most notably those Chinese "lion's head" meatballs — and popular with kids, who love food that can be popped into their mouths.
Some say they were first made in Persia (where they are called kofta) and ...Read more
Best Bites: Ruffles All Dressed
The Canadians sure do know a thing or two about snacking. They invented poutine, after all.
And now come these All Dressed Ruffles. They are like a flavor explosion in your mouth, so much so you may have trouble identifying the flavors. Let me help: A ketchupy barbecue provides a smoky depth of flavor; vinegar lends the tang; sour cream adds ...Read more
With a simple salad and dessert, this small-batch chili feeds 2 for under $15
Fall is when many of us start to slow down, and at the same time get a hankering for foods that warm us up on a crisp and chilly day while filling the kitchen with wonderful, comforting aromas.
If it's easy to prepare, even better. And when said meal doesn't cost a proverbial arm and leg? That's a definite win in these economic times, when ...Read more
A rental car company is paying someone $2,500 to eat Wawa Gobblers
PHILADELPHIA — While some detractors might say it would take $2,500 for them to stomach Wawa's Gobbler, many fans of the convenience store chain and its seasonal Thanksgiving-in-a-hoagie offering have paid more than that for Gobblers over their lifetime.
Whether you love them or hate them, now you can get paid $2,500 to eat Gobblers and talk ...Read more
This is the chicken chili recipe that you need this fall
Chili and cornbread make a deliciously dynamic duo, so it only makes sense to put them together in one pot, which is exactly what we’ve done in this week’s quick and easy White Chicken Chili with Cornbread Dumplings.
Traditional red chili can be an all-day affair, starting with braising beef in a deeply flavorful sauce made from a mixture ...Read more
Astonishing Anchovy Asparagus
Experience the sea and garden's meeting in this zesty dish. Astonishing Anchovy Asparagus is an ode to the marriage of bold and subtle flavors.
Ingredients Asparagus Anchovies GarlicInstructions Sauté the asparagus and minced garlic until tender.
Mix in chopped anchovies until they melt into a savory sauce.
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Wholesome Wheat Pasta
Bring the charm of an Italian countryside to your lunch table with this heartwarming dish. Wholesome Wheat Pasta is a love letter to simple, home-cooked meals.
Ingredients Whole wheat pasta Olive oil GarlicInstructions Cook the pasta as per package instructions.
Sauté garlic in olive oil and toss the cooked pasta ...Read more
Classic Carolina Pulled Pork
Savor the smoky, tangy flavors of this Southern classic. Classic Carolina Pulled Pork is a slow-cooked masterpiece.
Ingredients Pork shoulder Barbecue sauce VinegarInstructions Slow cook pork shoulder with vinegar until tender.
Shred and mix with your favorite barbecue sauce.
This pulled pork is a Southern ...Read more
Midday Mirage Avocado Toast
Embark on a midday journey with Midday Mirage Avocado Toast. The creamy avocado spread over a crunchy slice of toast is as enticing and fulfilling as a midday mirage.
Ingredients 2 slices of bread 1 ripe avocado Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 lemon Chili flakes (optional)Instructions Toast the slices of bread until they ...Read more
Rapid Ricotta and Tomato Bruschetta
This quick and easy bruschetta will take you on a speedy trip to sunny Italy.
Ingredients: 1 baguette, sliced 200g ricotta cheese Cherry tomatoes, halved Basil leavesInstructions: Spread ricotta on each baguette slice.
Top with cherry tomatoes and basil.
Rapid Ricotta and Tomato Bruschetta are vibrant in ...Read more
This delicious pork recipe is all about the cooking method
We knew from our experience with chicken that cooking in a covered pot over low heat for an extended period of time produces wonderful results, so we decided to develop a pork roast recipe using this method.
We chose a boneless pork loin roast that was about 7 to 8 inches long and 4 to 5 inches wide, and we found that leaving a 1/4-inch-thick ...Read more
Joyful Jalapeño Chicken
Step into a lively fiesta with this simple yet delectable dish. Joyful Jalapeño Chicken is a vibrant dance of flavors that captures the spirit of a sunny afternoon fiesta.
Ingredients Chicken breasts Jalapeños SaltInstructions Grill the chicken breasts until thoroughly cooked.
Chop the jalapeños and sprinkle ...Read more
Zippy Zucchini Muffins
Wake up to the wonderful aroma of these zippy zucchini muffins. They're a moist, sweet, and easy breakfast that's perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients: 1 cup grated zucchini 1 egg 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp cinnamonInstructions: Mix all the ingredients together ...Read more
EatingWell: No time like Halloween for pumpkin cookies!
These super-tender pumpkin sugar cookies are perfectly spiced with just the right amount of pumpkin pie spice. Add just a touch of orange food coloring to the optional frosting to make these pumpkin sugar cookies pop. While you may be tempted to use all the dough, the cookies get tougher the more times you roll, so it’s best to re-roll the ...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: Spotlight on supplements: bee pollen
With their talents for making things including honey and hives, few people question the origins of the phrase “busy as a bee.” But, what are the benefits of some of their creations, including bee pollen? EN dives into why bee pollen is creating a buzz as a supplement.
Background
In addition to honey, honeybees produce many...Read more
Seriously Simple: Pumpkin chocolate cheesecake loaf is a welcoming holiday quick bread and dessert
Chocolate and pumpkin flavors are combined in this sweet-spiced quick bread. Here, rather than my usual pumpkin bread recipe, I have blended cream cheese and chocolate together so that the chocolate stands alone in the pumpkin batter. To achieve the swirl effect, I use a skewer to streak the chocolate cream cheese through the batter.
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Halloween is the perfect time for ready-to-eat, handheld sandwiches
The candy bowl overflows and the decorations surprise. A cauldron of soup waits on the stove and a pile of ready-to-heat sandwiches sits near the oven. Let the Halloween festivities begin.
Between treating the tricksters at the doorbell, we offer hot food to take the chill off guests. To accompany our traditional pumpkin soup ...Read more