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Terrific Thai Curry
Step into the world of aromatic Southeast Asian cuisine with this simple dish. Terrific Thai Curry offers an express route to the vibrant flavors of Thailand.
Ingredients Chicken breast Thai curry paste Coconut milkInstructions Sauté chicken breast until cooked through.
Add Thai curry paste and coconut milk, ...Read more
Sunny Side Up Breakfast Tacos
Rise and shine with these vibrant and zesty breakfast tacos. It's a lively blend of classic breakfast ingredients tucked inside a warm tortilla.
Ingredients: 4 eggs 4 small flour tortillas 1/2 cup refried beans 1/2 cup shredded cheese 1/2 cup salsa Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Heat the refried beans and ...Read more
Rapid Red Cabbage Slaw
This vibrant and tangy slaw is a quick way to add some German flair to your meal!Ingredients: 1 small red cabbage, shredded 2 apples, grated 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Mix red cabbage and apples in a bowl.
Drizzle with vinegar and olive oil, and season with ...Read more
Effortless Eggplant Rolls
These quick rolls are a fun way to enjoy eggplant, and they look as impressive as they taste.
Ingredients: 1 eggplant, thinly sliced 200g ricotta cheese Basil leavesInstructions: Grill eggplant slices until soft.
Spread ricotta on each slice, roll up, and secure with a toothpick. Garnish with basil.
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Creating a festive treat has never been more fun
We started our slice-and-bake mocha-peppermint cookie dough with melted rather than softened butter. This allowed us to skip the usual creaming step and simply stir in the sugar along with an egg yolk and peppermint extract.
A little baking powder opened up tiny air pockets in the dough and kept it from being too dense. The yolk’s proteins ...Read more
Morning Melody Avocado and Egg Toast
Embrace the morning with a Morning Melody Avocado and Egg Toast. The combination of creamy avocado, runny egg, and crunchy toast sings a melody as delightful as the morning chorus.
Ingredients 1 slice of bread 1/2 avocado 1 egg Salt and pepper to taste Chili flakes (optional)Instructions Toast the bread until golden ...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

Plan Z Fudge Cake
Hints for Traveling on a Diet
One of my husband’s favorite sayings is “Don’t fuel your body where you fuel your car.” Remember how you used to run in and grab a packet of those peanut butter crackers and a Diet Coke? Maybe you even added a bag of licorice strands?
Well, if you want to maintain your weight, I suggest you not do ...Read more

Quick Fix: Honey Soy Flank Steak with Mushroom Toasts
Enjoy this holiday season with a special sweet and savory treat. Honey, soy sauce and spices flavor quick cooking flank steak. Mushrooms cooked with shallots and topped with fresh chives make a perfect side dish with the steak. Open a bag of washed ready-to-eat salad to complete the meal.
HELPFUL HINTS:
Onions can be used instead of shallots. ...Read more
Twilight Twinkle Tacos
Illuminate your evening with Twilight Twinkle Tacos. The flavorful filling wrapped in a crunchy taco shell is as delightful and sparkling as a twilight sky filled with twinkling stars.
Ingredients 4 taco shells 1/2 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken) 1 cup shredded lettuce 1/2 cup grated cheese 1/2 cup ...Read more

The 50 best wines under $50 from our critic, who tasted 4,223
I know. There’s a lot out there to make price-sensitive wine lovers shiver, not least of all inflation and the Trump administration’s looming threat of tariffs.
Yet, when I thumbed through my tasting books for 2024, I was once again surprised by how many wines are still relative bargains: succulent, savory reds; crisp, elegant whites; juicy...Read more
Whispering Pines Pesto Pasta
Taste the freshness of the forest with Whispering Pines Pesto Pasta. The aroma of basil and the tanginess of Parmesan cheese in the pesto sauce bring the whispers of the pines to your dinner table.
Ingredients 200g pasta 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlicInstructions ...Read more
Grand Greek Tzatziki Dip
Dive into the refreshing flavors of the Mediterranean with this classic Greek dip. Grand Greek Tzatziki Dip is perfect for a sunny afternoon snack.
Ingredients Greek yogurt Cucumber GarlicInstructions Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess water.
Mix with Greek yogurt and minced garlic.
This dip is a ...Read more
Charming Chicken Soup
Cosy up with this comforting and simple meal. Charming Chicken Soup is like a warm hug in a bowl, a soothing blend of familiar flavors.
Ingredients Chicken broth Noodles CarrotsInstructions Boil the chicken broth in a pot.
Add the noodles and sliced carrots.
Cook until the noodles are tender.
Like a...Read more
Extraordinary Exotic Fruit Platter
Celebrate the bounty of the tropics with this colorful breakfast platter. Extraordinary Exotic Fruit Platter is a feast for the eyes and the palate.
Ingredients Dragon fruit Star fruit PassionfruitInstructions Slice the fruits and arrange them attractively on a plate.
Enjoy the fresh, juicy flavors of these exotic ...Read more

A two-part cook unlocks layers of earthy sweetness in this humble tuber
Sweet potatoes present certain advantages over regular potatoes when it comes to mashing: They contain more moisture, less starch, and smaller starch granules, so they cook up smooth and creamy. The only problem is that their looser structure absorbs more moisture during a boil, waterlogging the potatoes and diluting their flavor. We cooked the ...Read more
Snowfall Vanilla Ice Cream
Create your very own winter wonderland, whatever the season, with this Snowfall Vanilla Ice Cream. As the ice cream maker churns and spins, it whips up a fluffy blizzard of rich cream and aromatic vanilla, creating a dessert as enchanting as the first snowfall.
Ingredients 2 cups of heavy cream 1 cup of whole milk 3/4 cup of ...Read more
Quick Queso Fundido
This speedy version of the Mexican classic will have your guests shouting 'Olé!' in no time.
Ingredients: 1 cup grated cheese Jalapeños Tortilla chipsInstructions: Melt cheese and jalapeños in a skillet until bubbly.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Quick Queso Fundido is a bite-sized fiesta that's ...Read more

Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters
P Is for Party
I was reading a design magazine recently and saw a party planning feature. The woman was talking about how you don’t need to know how to cook (even a lick), but you can still have a cocktail party.
She said all you need are the 3 Ps.
Parmesan, potato chips and prosecco.
That’s it.
Her idea was that you go out and ...Read more

Quick Fix: Sweet Chili Chicken with Zucchini Barley
Here’s a way to keep boneless, skinless chicken breasts moist. I saute the chicken and then cover the skillet and finish the cooking in the oven. So the chicken has a nice crust and the steam from the skillet keeps the inside moist. The sweet chili sauce with walnuts adds texture and a sweet tang.
I wanted to make barley for a side dish and ...Read more