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Best Bites: Jimmy Dean Delights Frittatas

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Starbucks Egg Bites are all the rage right now. And why not? Eggs, whipped with your choice of flavors (sausage, bacon, gruyere, spinach) and baked in a muffin pan are healthy and delicious.

The are also expensive and require a trip to a Starbucks.

Jimmy Dean has created something similar in these frittatas. We tried the ham, broccoli and ...Read more

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3 recipes for serving oysters at home

Recipes / Variety Menu /

PITTSBURGH — Most people have pretty strong opinions on the foods they love, and are just as vocal about the ones they hate.

My husband, for instance, cannot stand black licorice while I would never eat an anchovy. (At least we agree on cilantro and blue cheese.)

When it comes to the most polarizing foods, one that heads the list is the ...Read more

Sono Motoyama/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS

Smooth operators: Pureed soups make elegant starters

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Generally speaking, I'm a chunky chicken soup kind of person.

I like the hearty, stick-to-the-ribs quality of a good rough-hewn soup, and the contrast of textures and flavors of the broth and hunks of vegetable or meat or pasta. This extends to ramen or Korean hot pots, where the non-liquid elements outweigh the broth (though the broth is of ...Read more

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5 great appetizer recipes for party season

Recipes / Variety Menu /

To say that entertaining can be stressful isn’t breaking news. There are so many decisions to make, starting long before the day of the event. At first, you’ll probably have a lot more questions than answers.

Those questions usually begin with the obvious: What’s the occasion? Who gets an invite? When and where will it happen? Will it be ...Read more

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In season: Don't forget about the humble beet

Recipes / Variety Menu /

Beets are divisive. To some, their earthy depth and sly sweetness are irresistible; to others, the root vegetable tastes like dirt.

"The beet is the most intense of vegetables," Tom Robbins writes in "Jitterbug Perfume."

"The radish, admittedly, is more feverish, but the fire of the radish is a cold fire, the fire of discontent, not of passion...Read more

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This condiment is the only sauce you'll need to hack the holidays

Recipes / Variety Menu /

LOS ANGELES -- The condiment shelf in my refrigerator is a chaotic place. I am no Marie Kondo, but I could argue that each jar, squeeze bottle and tube sparks real joy.

My bottle of Kewpie shares real estate with a 64-ounce jar of Best Foods. There are about eight bottles of chili crisp at any given time, plus Fly by Jing's chili crisp ...Read more

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Cooking the 12 gifts of Christmas

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On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree.

So naturally I made a pan-roasted partridge — pan-roasted, so I could baste it in butter while it cooked — with a light salad of sliced pears (from the pear tree) with endive and a simple lemon vinaigrette.

I’ve never actually eaten partridge, but the ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Sweet Chili Chicken with Zucchini Barley

Recipes / Quick Fix /

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

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'Fruitcake is having a moment:' Johnny Carson's pointed jokes set the industry back, but this holiday tradition is making a triumphant return

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It was around Christmas in 1989, when Johnny Carson held a small box up to the “Tonight Show” cameras.

“What do you think this weighs?” Carson said, his wrist bending from the weight. “It’s only a small box. But it weighs about 2 pounds.”

It was a holiday fruitcake, but it might as well have been a magic pistol, about to fire a ...Read more

Speedy Strawberry Shortcake

This quick strawberry shortcake is a delightful, fruity treat. Done in no time, it's a perfect last-minute dessert.

Ingredients: 2 shortcakes 1 cup strawberries 1 cup whipped creamInstructions: Slice the strawberries and layer them on the shortcakes.

Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream before serving.

...Read more

Noontide Nosh Greek Salad

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

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

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US food date labels are broken. The government is trying to fix them

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There’s a good chance that you or someone you know has trashed perfectly good food over confusion about date labels. Now, the U.S. government is looking for a fix.

A group of four federal agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, announced last week that it is requesting information from the food industry on labeling practices ...Read more

Daytime Dazzle Shrimp Scampi

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Light up your day with Daytime Dazzle Shrimp Scampi. The tender shrimp sautéed in a garlicky butter sauce is as dazzling and satisfying as a bright daytime sky.

Ingredients 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste Lemon wedges for servingInstructions ...Read more

Noonlight Nibble Tomato Bruschetta

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Experience the simplicity of the midday sun with Noonlight Nibble Tomato Bruschetta. The juicy tomatoes on crunchy toasted bread is as straightforward and delightful as the clear noon light.

Ingredients 4 slices of bread 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced Olive oil for drizzling Salt and pepper to tasteInstruction...Read more

Quirky Quail Egg Toast

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Inject some gourmet flair into your breakfast with this elegant toast. Quirky Quail Egg Toast is a testament to the joy of simple luxury.

Ingredients Bread Quail eggs Truffle saltInstructions Toast the bread to your liking.

Cook the quail eggs to your preference and place them on the toast.

Finish with a ...Read more

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The real threat to food security

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Like many other farm families, my family rents out some of our land to help pay the bills. Usually, when this happens, we can rest assured about two things: first, that someone will rent from us; and second, they will pay more year after year.

Farmland rents have risen steadily over the years, increasing 3.2% per acre over the last year alone.�...Read more

This lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender and deeply flavorful

Recipes / America's Test Kitchen /

Braising lamb shanks turns this richly flavored but tough cut of meat meltingly tender. However, the high fat content of lamb all too often leads to a greasy sauce. We avoid this pitfall by trimming the shanks well and then browning them before adding liquid to get a head start on rendering their fat. We also de-fat the braising liquid after the...Read more

Starlit Symphony Strawberry Shortcake

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Experience the symphony of a starlit night with this divine strawberry shortcake. As delightful and refreshing as a star-studded sky, this dessert is a melodic blend of juicy strawberries and fluffy shortcakes.

Ingredients 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced 1/4 cup sugar 8 ready-made shortcakes Whipped cream for ...Read more

Winter Solstice Chocolate Fondue

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Indulge in the luxurious comfort of Winter Solstice Chocolate Fondue. Rich, melted chocolate paired with your choice of dippable delights creates a dessert as inviting and comforting as a warm fireside on a winter night.

Ingredients 200g of dark chocolate 1 cup of heavy cream A selection of fruit and marshmallows for ...Read more

EatingWell: Here’s the secret to the best steak you’ll ever make

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Master the perfectly seared sirloin steak with this easy method, while playing with fresh herbs to enhance the flavor. The key to success: letting the meat come to room temperature before adding it to the pan to ensure it cooks evenly. Rosemary and garlic give it an irresistible herby finish. For the best results, let the steak rest before ...Read more

 

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