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Quick Fix: Irish Beef Stew

Recipes / Quick Fix /

Thinking of St. Patrick’s Day, here’s an Irish-inspired quick dinner to savor the flavors of the Emerald Isle.

Guinness adds a rich flavor to the dish. The meal tastes great the next day, so can be made ahead and rewarmed. Open a bag of washed, ready-to-eat salad to go with the stew.

HELPFUL HINTS:

Any type of quick cooking steak such as...Read more

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Gretchen's table: Coconut chicken curry recipe uses delicate flavors to create its kick

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Curry just might be one of the most misunderstood culinary terms.

Often thought of as a flavor, it's actually a sauce or stew made with warming spices or a paste-like mash of fresh ingredients such as galangal, lemongrass, ginger and chilies to add heat.

In India, there are hundreds of types of curries based on the cultural and religious ...Read more

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Make chili crisp and miso butter to add spark to winter meals

Recipes / Variety Menu /

When temperatures plummet, my hungers surge. Give me warm comforts with bold flavors. Nothing fussy; it has to be easy and it has to be quick.

Toward the dreary end of winter, I get weary. And, I confess, I want a shortcut to dinner — something swift that will help bounce up flavors without too much work.

My latest “hack” is chili crisp,...Read more

Seaside Sigh Clam Chowder

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Relive the sound of crashing waves and the smell of salt air with this Seaside Sigh Clam Chowder. The creamy richness of the soup, combined with the briny sweetness of the clams, is a comforting dish that will transport you to a seaside town.

Ingredients 1 can of clams, with juice 2 cups of heavy cream 2 potatoes Salt and ...Read more

Vibrant Veracruz Tomato Salsa

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Embark on a culinary adventure with this zesty salsa. Vibrant Veracruz Tomato Salsa is a tribute to the lively flavors of Mexico's coastal region.

Ingredients Tomatoes Jalapenos OnionsInstructions Roast tomatoes, jalapenos, and onions, then blend into a chunky salsa.

Enjoy with tortilla chips or your favorite ...Read more

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Legendary Las Vegas steakhouse expanding to New York City

Recipes / Variety Menu /

It’s about 11 a.m. Monday, East Coast time. Amanda Signorelli, a managing partner in Golden Steer Steakhouse, is standing in the ground-floor restaurant of One Fifth Avenue, among the most famous residential buildings in Manhattan. She’s holding the keys to this space, which has housed restaurants since at least the 1970s.

Signorelli has ...Read more

Sunbeam Sonata Asparagus and Hollandaise

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Embrace the day with Sunbeam Sonata Asparagus and Hollandaise. The tender asparagus topped with creamy hollandaise sings a sonata as soothing as sunbeams.

Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus 1 packet hollandaise sauce mix 1 cup milk 1/4 cup butter Lemon wedges for servingInstructions Steam the asparagus until tender.

...Read more

Starry Night Baked Potatoes

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Embrace the comfort of a warm, cozy night indoors with Starry Night Baked Potatoes. The oven's warm embrace transforms humble spuds into a celestial symphony of creamy interiors and crispy, golden skins, finished with a dusting of sharp cheddar that melts like constellations in the night sky.

Ingredients 4 large russet potatoes 2 ...Read more

Mystical Meadow Mushroom Soup

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Experience the mystical allure of a meadow with this comforting mushroom soup. A blend of earthy mushrooms simmered to perfection, creating a soup as soothing and heartwarming as a stroll through a mystical meadow.

Ingredients 1 lb mushrooms, sliced 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups vegetable broth 2 ...Read more

This recipe makes perfect guacamole every time

Recipes / America's Test Kitchen /

To make a smooth guacamole without relying on the coarse surface of a molcajete, a three-legged Mexican mortar made of volcanic rock, we minced the onion and chile by hand with kosher salt; the coarse crystals broke down the aromatics, releasing their juices and flavors and transforming them into a paste that was easy to combine with the avocado...Read more

Magnificent Mini Pancake Skewers

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

These Magnificent Mini Pancake Skewers are a fun and tasty treat. Turn brunch into a playful event!Ingredients Pancake mix Syrup Fresh berriesInstructions Cook mini pancakes according to the mix's instructions.

Alternate threading mini pancakes and fresh berries onto skewers, then drizzle with syrup.

These skewers ...Read more

Hasty Huevos Rancheros

This quick version of Huevos Rancheros is perfect for a speedy yet satisfying breakfast. Packed with flavors and done in under 20 minutes, it's a hearty start to your day.

Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 tortillas 1/2 cup refried beans 1/2 cup salsa 1/4 cup shredded cheeseInstructions: Warm the tortillas and spread the refried ...Read more

EatingWell: This one-pot Irish beef stew is packed with veggies and rich meaty flavor

Recipes / Variety Menu /

If you’re looking for a healthy beef stew recipe that delivers on comfort, look no further. Make this Irish beef stew recipe with Guinness — a dark, malty Irish stout — to keep it authentic. Serve with a side of Irish soda bread to sop up the leftovers.

Irish Beef Stew

Serves 6

Active Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours

2 1/4 pounds ...Read more

Environmental Nutrition: Dishing on dips and spreads

Recipes / Variety Menu /

When you’re looking for something to slather on a slice of bread, cracker or even a slice of a crisp apple or carrot stick, there’s no shortage of offerings. There are savory and sweet options as well as some that are a little of both.

Depending on what type you choose, there are different nutrients to be aware of. Cheese and yogurt spreads...Read more

Seriously Simple: Pappa al pomodoro is comforting on a blustery day

Recipes / Variety Menu /

The weather and seasons are so wacky these days, when spring arrives it can feel like the peak of winter. This classic Italian dish is what I love to make when I am craving tomato soup on those days.

Seasonal ripe tomatoes aren’t available yet, so what could be better than a steamy bowl of tomato bread soup, fragrant with basil and sage, and ...Read more

Enjoy a Guinness-braised roast this St. Patrick’s Day

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Corned and spiced beef brisket may be the most popular St. Patrick’s Day dinner choice in this country. We’ll get our fill of thin slices piled high on a sandwich, thank you. Fresh beef, simmered in Guinness to melty tenderness, warms our souls and rekindles fond memories on St. Patrick’s Day.

The whole family enjoyed plenty of slow-...Read more

The Kitchn: Swap out eggs for this ingredient for the best Caesar salad you’ve ever had

Recipes / Variety Menu /

I’m a big fan of Caesar salad in all its forms — as far as I’m concerned, the variations are just an excuse to enjoy more Caesar. So I ...Read more

The Kitchn: This 5-ingredient gnocchi carbonara never lets me down

Recipes / Variety Menu /

I’m not really a pasta person. I totally appreciate a quick pasta dinner when I’m hungry and short on time (as I know it will be satisfying), but it’s seldom what I crave. Potatoes, on the other hand, comfort me to the core — and it’s rare that a week...Read more

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Changing tastes, cheap imports and a looming Canadian boycott. A 'perfect storm' for California's wine industry

Recipes / All About Wine /

Just as uncontrollable financial, demographic and other forces have wreaked havoc in Hollywood, California's wine industry is now reeling from epochal stresses that are grinding down yet another mainstay of the state's economy.

The aging of baby boomers who long served as the industry's mainstay, changing tastes among young consumers, a flood ...Read more

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Diabetes Quick Fix: Mustard Crusted Snapper with Tomato and Mint Barley

Recipes / Variety Menu /

A tangy mustard coating gives this baked fish a great flavor and seals in the juices. I use two types of mustard in this recipe, Dijon and a grainy mustard. This is a very simple recipe and, once it is in the oven, you can quickly make the barley.

Barley is used most often in stews and soups, but it is very good boiled and served as an ...Read more

 

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