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Column: Someone has to feed the 23,000 people who work in the Pentagon
In the middle of the Pentagon is a large, pleasant, five-sided courtyard. In the middle of the courtyard is a small building.
As you might expect, the Soviet Union used to have a satellite that kept a watchful, unblinking eye on the Pentagon, the courtyard and especially that building in the middle of the courtyard.
The Soviets called it “...Read more

Here's a versatile eggplant recipe you'll love. Trust us
It’s hard to imagine my late summer kitchen without eggplant.
Strolling the farmers markets, I can’t hold back and pile my basket with eggplant in all shapes and sizes — black, thin and footlong; bright fuchsia; magenta with white striations; pale violet; light green; egg-shaped ivory.
Given its mild flavor and dense texture, there’s a...Read more
Marinated pork tenderloin stars in this budget weeknight meal
The smartest way to shop if you're looking to pinch pennies is often with a menu and a list of specific ingredients in mind before you head to the store.
But for flexible home cooks who don't mind changing course on a dime, there's a lot of value in taking advantage of something you unexpectedly happen upon that's on super sale.
I had planned ...Read more
Gretchen's table: Colorful sumac sauce levels up turkey and zucchini meatballs
Meatballs are pretty much an "everybody" food.
They can be made with almost any type of ground protein — including poultry, beef, pork and lamb — and sometimes there's no meat at all. Instead, they're rolled together with legumes, beans, grains, mushrooms and/or a whole host of vegetables.
They're just as versatile when it comes to serving...Read more

A unique, Colorado-made spirit is causing a buzz among drinkers – literally
DENVER -- Take one sip of the Colorado-made spirit Tingala and you’ll understand why it’s unlike anything else currently available on the market.
The sensory experience starts with a bouquet of cinnamon and allspice in the aroma, and at first those are the dominant flavors on the palate, too. But soon, spicy notes give way to tingling ...Read more

Head to Orange County, California, for the best sourdough in the universe. And it's purple
LOS ANGELES -- Did you see the purple loaves of sourdough that were all over social media a few years ago? I missed them. In fact, I'm five years late to trying Karlo Evaristo's heirloom blue corn masa sourdough bread, and I only discovered it by accident. Now, I can think of little else.
During a recent dinner at Le Hut Dinette, a new ...Read more

EatingWell: This vegetarian spin on General Tso’s is so good you won’t even miss the meat
This plant-based version of General Tso’s chicken is the perfect weeknight meal, swapping chicken for cauliflower with a boost of vibrant green color and gut-healthy fiber coming from edamame. Serve it over brown rice or whole-wheat noodles to sop up any leftover sauce.
General Tso’s Cauliflower
Serves 4
Active Time: 30 minutes
Total ...Read more

Environmental Nutrition: Quick-grab foods are OK in moderation
You’re walking down the street, and your senses are overwhelmed by the scents of Greece, the Middle East, Mexico, America, and more. Ah, the food trucks creating their yummy street fare. But if you’re trying to stick to your healthy eating plan, does that mean you have to walk on by? Not necessarily.
Sure, many food cart meals or street ...Read more

Seriously Simple: A final taste of summer
As we fall into autumn, you can still make this Seriously Simple flavor enhancer since ripe red tomatoes are still in season, albeit at the trail end. This is one of those recipes I make annually when I know I still want a concentrated flavor condiment. Talk about easy; this one-step, sweet-savory relish, topping or stand-in for ketchup is very ...Read more

Fast, easy curry shrimp makes multiple weeknight meals
Fast, high-protein meals start with seafood. No need for complicated techniques, most fish cooks in mere minutes in a hot skillet, broiler, grill or microwave oven.
Cost proves the biggest challenge for weeknight meals. Stocking up on frozen items when the sales happen helps. A package of fish fillets or a pouch of shrimp will thaw nicely ...Read more

The Kitchn: This fluffy, oven-baked pancake is so good, I make it every weekend
We are big pancake-lovers in my home — mostly because I can’t get enough of their fluffy texture, and because my kids love to use them as a vessel for maple syrup. This skillet pancake has quickly become an everyday favorite. It’s pure breakfast comfort, and it’s made even better by the use of tangy buttermilk, which keeps the pancake ...Read more

The Kitchn: Too tired to cook? Make this impossibly flavorful one-pan dinner
Without a doubt, a dinner that’s going to check all the boxes when you’re too tired to cook is a veggie-packed stir-fry. This basil beef stir-fry leans hard on summer vegetables, and you can still pull it off on the nights that you...Read more

Add a little spice to your life with these 3 easy salsa recipes
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

Fresh red peppers are the star of this panzanella recipe
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
Matcha is in demand and prices are on the rise
PITTSBURGH — Matcha, a powder made from green tea leaves, is traditionally whisked into hot water in Japanese tea ceremonies meant to promote contemplation. But today, it is used in smoothies, lattes, bubble teas, baked goods and ice cream in noisy coffeeshops and cafes.
It has been popular in the U.S. since the mid-2010s but its star has ...Read more
'Next Great Baker' winner Lia Holter's new cookbook is ... sweet
Lia Holter’s new cookbook has 45 recipes in it, and two secret ingredients.
She is perhaps reluctantly willing to share one: she adds a touch of pumpkin pie spice to her zucchini bread.
When she was a girl, she loved the zucchini bread made by her mother’s best friend, Linda. Later, after she became a prize-winning baker, Holter could ...Read more
3 winning tailgate recipes that won't overrun your salary cap
September has rolled in and brought with it the start of another NFL football season. For many sports fans, that means one thing on Sunday (and some Mondays and Thursdays) — throwing a tailgate party with all their favorite foods to eat before and during the game.
With that in mind, we've come up with a budget-friendly tailgate menu.
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EatingWell: This 20-minute easy dinner is a snap to prepare
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

Environmental Nutrition: Keep your cool in the kitchen
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

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