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Nothing fake about synthetic food dye health risks

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U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Florida Republican, recently reintroduced the “Do or Dye Act,” and it’s a big deal. The bill, which picks up a key piece of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” playbook, wants to kick eight nasty petroleum-based food dyes — including Red No. 40, ...Read more

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Column: A taste of cheesecake stirs fond memories of Woolworth's

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I gave colleague Maureen Tomczak a slice of my (truly fabulous) Basque cheesecake, and the memories came flooding back to her.

Basque cheesecake is sublimely light and decadently rich. The taste of it brought her back to her high school days in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, when she worked as a waitress at the Woolworth’s in River Roads ...Read more

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Let beans be the star of your summer salads

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When I want a small meal of bold flavors, I turn to beans.

Versatile, easy and delicious, they make a fabulous summer salad or, on chilly nights, a glorious soup. I like to keep local beans from the farmers markets in my summer pantry. They’ve been recently harvested and they cook more quickly than those that have been sitting in bags on the ...Read more

EatingWell: Caprese pizza at home? Yes, please!

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This light and flavorful caprese pizza is ready when the tomatoes are just heated through and the mozzarella cheese is slightly melted. If you want a little more on this pizza, it would be delicious with a few slices of prosciutto. Let your dough come up to room temperature before you stretch it — it’ll make it much easier to work with.

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Environmental Nutrition: Certain foods may help manage hunger

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If you’re looking to help curb hunger and limit excessive snacking, choosing the right kinds of foods can make a big difference in these efforts. Certain foods can help promote satiety, which can help keep you feeling fuller for longer. Here are three of our favorites:

1. Oats are high in fiber, especially beta-glucan, and ...Read more

Seriously Simple: Diane’s summer salad — healthy, crunchy and colorful

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When the weather begins to turn warm, I find myself wanting lighter dishes but still with plenty of color and pizzazz. I have made this salad three times in the last couple of weeks, and each time I am so pleased with how it tastes and looks.

I’ve also slightly changed up the recipe each time I make the dish. Sometimes, for example, I’ll ...Read more

JeanMarie Brownson on vacation

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JeanMarie Brownson is on vacation this week. She will file column for the Entree package next week.

The Kitchn: My cheesy spaghetti casserole is the one meal the whole family loves

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Chicken spaghetti is a uniquely American dish in the lineup of classic comforting casseroles. With tender noodles and shredded chicken baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce, it’s historically made with canned cream soups and some kind of vegetable like tomatoes or ...Read more

The Kitchn: This beloved seasoning is my favorite way to add bold flavor

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Blackened seasoning (aka blackening seasoning) is a smoky and spicy spice blend that brings bold flavor to everything from pan-seared shrimp and homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3737900">Read more

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Is a good meal worth all the time and effort to make it?

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My wife asked me if it had been worth it. If all the time and effort were worth it.

Of course it was, I said. A good meal is always worth it.

The saga of the Big Meal That Was Totally Worth It, Maybe, began with a single bunch of broccoli in the refrigerator. It was just beginning to turn a little bit yellow at the very tips, meaning it did ...Read more

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Authors tell the unknown stories of Asian chefs in the White House

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"Cooking to the President's Taste" (White House Historical Association, $45) was inspired by a fortuitous discovery.

Author Adrian Miller was researching another book, his James Beard Award-winning "The President's Kitchen Cabinet," when he came upon an "as told to" autobiography of chef Lee Ping Quan, who served under Presidents Warren Harding...Read more

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Gretchen's table: Sausage and broccoli rabe sub riffs on Philly classic

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Philadelphia is famous for its cheesesteak sandwiches.

Yet, if you've ever been to the city's Reading Terminal Market on Arch Street in Center City (a favorite haunt when I was in paralegal school), you've probably also seen the long lines in front of Tommy DiNic's. (If you know, you know.)

The star of this iconic sandwich counter, which has ...Read more

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Mushrooms a worthy stand-in for meat in this Thai recipe

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Spring is a season of surprises. Suddenly the asparagus appear, next it’s delicate peas, tender lettuces and fistfuls of fresh herbs.

Week after week, the farmers markets offer increasing bounty to tempt and delight. I’ll bring these market staples home to round out a meal: farmstead beef, chicken, pork, lamb and an array of locally grown ...Read more

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This easy tortellini salad is easy on the pocketbook, too

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Tortellini is a winner when it comes to easy weeknight meals because it's quick to prepare and lends itself to so many different dishes.

You can toss it with red sauce or pesto, or use the tiny dumplings to bulk up a savory broth. For heartier appetites, you can bake the pasta in a casserole dish in a creamy cheese sauce topped with breadcrumbs...Read more

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Craft beer brewers ponder THC drinks: Friend or foe?

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Atlanta-based New Realm Brewing Co. has always been quick to adapt to the shifting tastes of its customers. In 2021, the just four-year-old company opened a distillery and released a series of ready-to-drink canned cocktails. The brewery debuted AlphaWater to cater to the hard seltzer craze that same year. They followed that with a nonalcoholic ...Read more

EatingWell: Enjoy a delicious, healthy dinner in no time at all

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Dry whole-wheat couscous has been partially cooked, making it a quick-cooking (5 minutes!) whole-grain weeknight dinner champ. And when you buy peeled shrimp, plus a bag of prechopped kale and bottled barbecue sauce, the savings in prep time helps to get this healthy dinner done in a jiff.

BBQ Shrimp with Garlicky Kale & Parmesan-Herb Couscous ...Read more

Seriously Simple: California caponata, a Seriously Simple eggplant dip

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Eggplant dips are ubiquitous across the Mediterranean. Sicily has its caponata with tomato, onions, and capers that has a pronounced sweet-and-sour taste; Israel has its baba ghanoush with savory tahini; and Greece has its red onion and lemony melitzanosalata. My California caponata embraces eggplant’s creamy, neutral flavor along with some ...Read more

Environmental Nutrition: Meet kohlrabi

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Rich in vitamins, fiber, and health-protective compounds, kohlrabi is a worthy addition to your vegetable lineup.

The folklore

Originally from northern Europe, kohlrabi — a unique bulb with leafy stems growing out the sides — was unknown in the U.S. until the early 1800s, though it was a popular vegetable in ancient Rome ...Read more

The Kitchn: My crispy rice salad is like a summer roll in a bowl

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It was recently pointed out to me that I’m a bowl person. It’s exactly what it sounds like: I almost always prefer a big mishmash bowl of stuff over your classic “meat and two” plate. Add to that I am a self-identified salad person, and you find yourself in the middle of a Venn diagram holding this crispy rice salad.

You, like me, may ...Read more

The Kitchn: I’ve made hundreds of cherry pies, but this the only one I’ll ever bake

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Cherry season comes and goes quickly, but our love for cherry pie lingers all year long. The good news? This ruby-hued pie can be made with fresh cherries or ...Read more

 

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