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Speedy Spaetzle
Spaetzle are tiny German dumplings that make a hearty and satisfying dish!Ingredients: 1 cup flour 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk SaltInstructions: Mix flour, eggs, milk, and salt to form a smooth batter.
Push the batter through a colander into boiling water.
Boil until they float to the surface, then drain.
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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
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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

JeanMarie Brownson: 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

3 recipes that make the most of apple season
Pumpkin spice is going to have to wait a minute; it’s time for apples to shine.
Whether yours are hand-picked from a local orchard, scooped up at a farmers market or plucked from your backyard, we want to make the most of the season while the fruit is at its crispy, flavorful best.
We turned to three new cookbooks to find new recipes for the...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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Quick Fix: Creamy Bean and Herb Gratin
This rich and creamy gratin is a comforting vegetarian meal, topped with a golden, cheese-laden crust that’s crisp and savory. Fresh rosemary infuses the dish with a delicate, aromatic note.
The microwave simplifies preparation by gently cooking the onions and garlic. Once softened, the filling is transferred to a baking dish and topped with...Read more
Tasty Tzatziki Sauce
Dip into the vibrant flavors of Greece with this Tasty Tzatziki Sauce. This creamy, tangy sauce is a refreshing delight.
Ingredients Greek yogurt Cucumber GarlicInstructions Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess water.
Mix cucumber with Greek yogurt and minced garlic.
This Tzatziki sauce will transport ...Read more
Fantastic Figs and Foie Gras
Embrace the charm of contrasts with this luxuriously sweet and savory appetizer. Fantastic Figs and Foie Gras is a celebration of the harmony that can exist between unlikely ingredients.
Ingredients Figs Foie gras Balsamic glazeInstructions Grill fig halves until caramelized.
Top each with a slice of foie gras and ...Read more
Noontide Nosh Greek Salad
Find refreshment in the heart of the day with Noontide Nosh Greek Salad. The medley of juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy feta is as refreshing and satisfying as a noontide breeze.
Ingredients 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 cucumber, chopped 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to ...Read more
Dazzling Doughnut Peaches
Welcome the morning with the sweetness of fresh fruit. Dazzling Doughnut Peaches are a tribute to the simple joy of nature's candy.
Ingredients Doughnut peaches Cream HoneyInstructions Slice the doughnut peaches in half and remove the pit.
Drizzle with cream and honey.
This dish is a sunrise in a bowl, with ...Read more

Daylight Duet Pancakes and Syrup
Experience the harmony of the daylight with Daylight Duet Pancakes and Syrup. This classic combination of fluffy pancakes drenched in sweet syrup sings a duet as harmonious as the daylight.
Ingredients 1 cup pancake mix 3/4 cup water Butter for the pan Maple syrup for serving Fresh berries for garnishInstructions ...Read more
Enthralling Elderflower Elixir
Imbibe the magic of nature with this refreshing beverage. Enthralling Elderflower Elixir is a testament to the enchanting flavors of the wild.
Ingredients Elderflower cordial Sparkling water Lemon slicesInstructions Mix elderflower cordial with sparkling water.
Garnish with lemon slices and serve chilled.
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