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EatingWell: This 20-minute easy dinner is a snap to prepare

Recipes / Variety Menu /

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

Read up on ingredients, such as cucumber and basil, that may help beat late summer heat. (Dreamstime/TCA)

Environmental Nutrition: Keep your cool in the kitchen

Recipes / Variety Menu /

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

The savory-sweet glaze that accentuates the mild salmon flavor. (Diane Rossen Worthington/TCA)

Seriously Simple: A simple maple mustard glaze jazzes up cedar-planked barbecued salmon

Recipes / Variety Menu /

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

This recipe is anything but ho-hum. (JeanMarie Brownson/TCA)

No broccoli boredom here!

Recipes / Variety Menu /

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

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Quick Fix: Beef Fried Rice

Recipes / Quick Fix /

Enjoy this quick fried rice dinner—ready in just 15 minutes, including prep time. To make stir-frying a breeze, arrange all your prepped ingredients on a cutting board or plate in the order they’ll be used. That way, you won’t need to refer back to the recipe once cooking begins.

I use toasted sesame oil to add a subtle, nutty depth of ...Read more

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Is Gen Z destroying wine culture? No, but they might reshape how we drink it

Recipes / All About Wine /

CHICAGO -- Gen Z is an easy target. Born between 1997 and 2012, they’ve been blamed for everything from the downfall of skinny jeans to the end of basic phone etiquette. And now, if headlines are to be believed, they’re destroying the wine industry too. Health-conscious, sober-curious and strapped for cash, they say, Gen Z barely drinks. And...Read more

Twilight Tranquility Tiramisu

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Sink into the tranquility of twilight with this classic tiramisu. As smooth and comforting as the transition from day to night, this dessert is a testament to the soothing power of a well-made treat.

Ingredients 1 cup mascarpone cheese 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup espresso or strong coffee, cooled 12 ladyfingers Cocoa powder for...Read more

Sunset Serenade Peach Cobbler

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Savor the serene melody of a sunset with this soul-soothing peach cobbler. As warm and comforting as the glow of a setting sun, this dessert is a sweet serenade to the senses.

Ingredients 4 peaches, sliced 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup milkInstructions Preheat your oven to 375°F ...Read more

Wondrous Wonton Soup

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Experience the comforting warmth of China with Wondrous Wonton Soup. These little dumplings in a light broth are a heartwarming delight.

Ingredients Wonton wrappers Ground pork Chicken brothInstructions Fill wonton wrappers with ground pork and seal into dumplings.

Simmer in chicken broth until tender.

This ...Read more

Brisk Bruschetta

This speedy take on the classic Italian Bruschetta is a perfect starter for any meal. It's a vibrant blend of fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic atop crunchy bread slices.

Ingredients: 4 slices of baguette 2 tomatoes 1 clove garlic A handful of fresh basil 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Toast ...Read more

Rapid Refried Beans

This quick and hearty dish of refried beans is a staple of Mexican cuisine. Full of flavor and done in no time, it's the perfect side or filling for your favorite Mexican dishes.

Ingredients: 1 can pinto beans 1 onion 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp cumin Salt and pepper to taste Olive oilInstructions: Sauté the chopped ...Read more

Flash-Fried Stuffed Mushrooms

A lightning-quick hors d'oeuvre that brings the savory delight of stuffed mushrooms to your table.

Ingredients: 10 large mushrooms 200g cream cheese ChivesInstructions: Remove mushroom stems and fill each cap with cream cheese.

Grill until the cheese is bubbling. Garnish with chives and serve.

Flash-Fried ...Read more

Express Sauerkraut Salad

This tangy and refreshing Express Sauerkraut Salad offers a delightful twist to your regular salad!Ingredients: 2 cups of sauerkraut 1 apple, diced 1 onion, diced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp apple cider vinegarInstructions: Mix sauerkraut, apple, and onion in a bowl.

Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar and mix well.

...Read more

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Quick Fix: Chicken Chasseur (Chicken with Mushrooms and Wine)

Recipes / Quick Fix /

Savor the flavors of France with this classic Chicken Chasseur, also known as poulet chasseur. This French dish is celebrated for its rich and aromatic sauce, made from a blend of mushrooms, shallots, tomatoes, and a splash of wine.

While there are many variations, this particular version is simple and can be prepared at home in just minutes. ...Read more

Winter's Embrace Hot Chocolate

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Warm up to the cozy charm of winter with Winter's Embrace Hot Chocolate. The rich, creamy hot chocolate is as warm and comforting as a snug winter blanket.

Ingredients 2 cups of milk 100g of dark chocolate 2 tablespoons of sugar Whipped cream for topping (optional)Instructions Chop the chocolate into small pieces.

...Read more

Celestial Caprese Salad

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

With this dish, you'll feel as though you've brought a piece of the heavens down to your dinner table. Celestial Caprese Salad combines the simplest ingredients to create an otherworldly taste experience.

Ingredients Fresh tomatoes Mozzarella cheese Basil leavesInstructions Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.

...Read more

Remarkable Rocky Mountain Trout

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

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

Tropical Tuna Salad

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

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

Enchanted Evening Eton Mess

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

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

 

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