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Making a mark in culture and craft beer, Chicago-based Moor's Brewing wins Samuel Adams competition

Recipes / Variety Menu /

CHICAGO -- “I think it was important for us to be Black,” said Jamhal Johnson, co-founder of Chicago’s local Moor’s Brewing Co. “We put a Black man on the beer can.”

For Johnson and longtime friends Damon Patton and Anthony Bell, that’s been one part of a well-considered growth and branding strategy for Moor’s Brewery Co., the ...Read more

Twilight's Bliss Chocolate Mousse

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of dusk with Twilight's Bliss Chocolate Mousse. The smooth, rich chocolate delight melts in your mouth, as soothing and comforting as the quiet allure of twilight.

Ingredients 200g of dark chocolate 3 large eggs 1/4 cup of sugar A pinch of saltInstructions Melt the chocolate in a ...Read more

Dreamy Avocado Toast

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

A modern classic, our Dreamy Avocado Toast is like a daydream in the middle of a bustling city. With just three simple ingredients, you'll create a meal that's as nourishing as it is delightful.

Ingredients Sourdough bread Ripe avocado SaltInstructions Toast the sourdough bread to your preferred level of crunchiness.

...Read more

EatingWell: Nothing says summer like grilled veggie kebabs

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Tender vegetables soak up this tangy marinade and turn delicately smoky and tender on a hot grill. These kebabs make a wonderful side dish with grilled meats or fish. You can substitute the zucchini with yellow summer squash or use both if you wish.

Marinated Grilled Vegetable Kebabs

Serves 4

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 20 ...Read more

You can find ample options if looking for a cereal with fiber, protein, whole grains and more. (Dreamstime/TCA)

Environmental Nutrition: Need help choosing a cereal that fits your needs? Read on

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Cold cereals can be anything from a quick and easy breakfast to a comforting midnight snack and many things in between. Cereal was first developed in a sanitarium to aid with digestion. Over the years it transformed into something that was more sugar and less nutrition. Fortunately, the pendulum has swung back a bit. While there are plenty of ...Read more

Nothing says summer like a grilled sausage. (Chris Shorten/TCA)

Seriously Simple: Grilled sausages with caramelized onion compote, my Seriously Simple summer staple

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This is the dish I often serve in the summer. I make up a double, sometimes triple batch of the onion compote and have it ready for simple barbecues. You can purchase sausages that are uncooked or precooked, which will vary the cooking time. It is important to make sure the sausages are cooked through, and you can check this by cutting into them...Read more

The key to any main dish salad is to do the prep work in advance. (JeanMarie Brownson/TCA)

Summer heat demands cool eating, and this steak salad does the trick

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Now’s the time to enjoy crisp lettuce salads brimming with crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs and a refreshing dressing. Add a crispy-edged grilled protein, such as steak, chicken or fish, and that gorgeous garden salad transforms into summer’s ultimate meal.

When it’s grilled steak piled over those greens, the salad deserves the crown. The ...Read more

Make this easy potluck side dish with smashed red potatoes, crunchy celery, and creamy mayo. (Alex Lepe/TCA)

The Kitchn: Everyone demands the recipe for my Southern smashed potato salad

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Everyone’s mother has a signature potato salad recipe, at least in the South it seems. I’ve got about four versions that I rotate between, including an Ina Garten recipe that uses whole-grain mustard and my mother-in-law’...Read more

You won’t believe how easy this recipe is to make. (Alex Lepe/TCA)

The Kitchn: Skip the box and try these homemade ‘shake and bake’ pork chops

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When I was growing up, it wasn’t unusual for me to plop down at the dinner table in my Rainbow Brite T-shirt and stirrup pants to a plate of Shake ‘N Bake pork chops. Introduced in 1965 to mimic fried chicken, Shake ‘N Bake is a store-bought seasoned breading mix that came with a bag that you could shake the seasoning and meat together in....Read more

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New cookbook shares immigrants' stories of survival and resilience

Recipes / Variety Menu /

MINNEAPOLIS — There are recipes representing 32 countries in a new cookbook, and the authors have the pantries to prove it. The Peruvian pepper paste aji panca, timur peppercorns from Nepal, Vietnamese ngo gai or culantro, black jeera seeds for lamb biryani — they’re all a new part of their cooking repertoire now.

A trio of authors — ...Read more

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Keep your grilled chicken juicy, thanks to these tips

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Summer evenings draw me out of the kitchen, into the soft light and gentle breezes. Our dinners should be effortless and casual.

Some nights it’s just my husband and me, but often friends stroll by, swing in for a drink and stay for something to eat. My only challenge is how to stock up for such sweet spontaneity. What to keep on hand? ...Read more

Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS

Gretchen's table: Spicy chicken thigh with mint yogurt sauce revels in warm spices

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Like many home cooks, I keep a kitchen garden planted with herbs during the summer growing season.

I have a pretty good hand with basil and rosemary, and my parsley generally does pretty well, too. Yet one of the most prolific — or dare I say dastardly — patches of green contains mint.

The bully of the herb world, mint is quick to take ...Read more

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The secret to making the best sandwiches at home

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Like a good summer movie, a great sandwich should be full of delightful familiar ingredients sparked with a few good surprises. And like a good plot, the sandwich should be built on a sturdy foundation.

But first, let’s agree on the definition of a sandwich as opposed to a hamburger, hot dog, taco, wrap, empanada or burrito. To quote the ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Salmon Tacos Topped with Coleslaw

Recipes / Quick Fix /

Let the supermarket help you with this quick summer dinner. I picked up coleslaw from the deli and used it with crisp radishes and fresh cilantro to accompany sautéed salmon creating these vibrant, satisfying tacos.

The dinner comes together in minutes. For the best flavor, look for wild-caught salmon, which is often in season this time of ...Read more

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Colorado whiskeys win again in international competition

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DENVER -- Colorado whiskey continues to impress, earning numerous accolades at a recent spirits competition and sweeping the podium for the best American-made single malts.

The International Whisky Competition, founded in 2010, announced the winners of its annual contest in late June and local distillers made an impressive showing while also ...Read more

Daniel Neman, St. Louis Post-Dispatch/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNS

Too much food when visitors come to town

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I hate my wife’s cousin Deb, whom I love.

Deb is the sort of person you would describe as “neat,” if “neat” were still a word that is used to describe a person, which it is not.

She is an old, unrepentant hippie, complete with a stint in a commune on her resumé. Although she lives in a small town in the middle of Ohio, that small ...Read more

Hasty Hummus and Veggie Cups

These quick veggie cups are a healthy and fun way to enjoy hummus and vegetables.

Ingredients: 1 tub of hummus Assorted sliced vegetablesInstructions: Fill cups with hummus.

Arrange sliced vegetables in each cup and serve.

Hasty Hummus and Veggie Cups are a vibrant invitation to a healthier hors d'oeuvre. They'...Read more

Effortless Caprese Salad

This effortless Caprese salad is a ticket to Italy on your lunch break. It's a simple, elegant, and refreshing dish that's perfect for a light lunch.

Ingredients: 2 large ripe tomatoes 1 ball of fresh mozzarella Fresh basil leaves Olive oil Balsamic glaze Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Slice the tomatoes and ...Read more

Breezy Banana Splits

This quick banana split is a classic dessert that can be made in no time. Perfect for a spontaneous sweet treat.

Ingredients: 1 banana 1 scoop each of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream Whipped cream Chocolate sauceInstructions: Split the banana and place in a dish.

Top with the ice cream scoops, ...Read more

Hasty Italian Hoagie

This quick and delicious Italian hoagie is perfect for a speedy lunch or dinner. Packed with Italian meats, cheeses, and a tangy vinaigrette, it's a true Italian delicacy in a roll.

Ingredients: 1 hoagie roll 1/4 cup mixed Italian meats (salami, prosciutto, etc.) 1/4 cup Italian cheese 1/4 cup lettuce 1/4 cup sliced ...Read more

 

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