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Wendy's launches new Krabby Patty burger. Sorry, it's not actually crab
BALTIMORE -- Fast food restaurant chain Wendy’s is launching a new collaboration that might sound to Marylanders like something it’s not. But fans of “SpongeBob SquarePants” are likely ready, ready, ready for it.
The new Krabby Patty, to mark the 25th anniversary of the animated TV series, is a quarter-pound burger with two slices of ...Read more
Diabetes Quick Fix: Lemon Dill Salmon with Parsley Rice
Lemon juice and fresh dill flavor this quick and easy salmon dinner. The salmon is baked in the oven and the rice is microwaved.
No extra pots to wash!
Helpful Hints:
A quick way to chop dill and parsley is to wash and dry the herbs and then snip the leaves right off the stem with a scissors.
Countdown:
Preheat oven to 425°F.
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EatingWell: This colorful seasonal salad is pretty delicious
The natural sweetness of the squash is balanced by tangy balsamic glaze in this gorgeous salad. If you can't find delicata squash, butternut or acorn would be a tasty substitution.
Layered Fall Salad with Squash & Mozzarella
Serves 4
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
1 cup delicata squash, halved, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch ...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: Probiotics have a lot to offer
Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. Found in fermented foods and supplements, these beneficial bacteria are particularly renowned for their role in promoting gut health, enhancing immune function, and supporting overall well-being.
Gut health and digestion
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Seriously Simple: Get a good start on Halloween with these chicken tostadas
I realized I’ve never shared my favorite quick, one-dish meal for Halloween with you. When my daughter was little, we’d have a trick-or-treat crew come over before the fun started. Each child could make up their own tostada, with bowls of each ingredient layed out for them to choose from. It was fun to see what each child ...Read more
JeanMarie Brownson on vacation
JeanMarie Brownson is on vacation for the next two weeks. Her column will return on Oct. 21.
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The Kitchn: I guarantee this is the most flavorful soup you’ll make all fall
On chilly days when I’m craving a totally comforting meal, I make a pot of tomato soup (ideally paired with a grilled cheese sandwich ). It’s basically a hug in a bowl. While I’ve made homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3449935">Read more
The Kitchn: How to make a latte at home without an espresso machine
We love our iced coffee in the summer, but fall and winter belong to the latte, which is usually made with espresso, steamed milk and milk foam. We love to sit inside on a chilly day with a hot, frothy latte or homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3449934">Read more
Gretchen's table: Fish tacos with fresh corn salsa get kick from chipotle crema
For years, my husband and I have shared a love of biking and hiking, but I'm only now trying to get into another one of his favorite hobbies, fishing.
I say "trying" because even after countless attempts, I can't bring myself to bait a hook with a night crawler — so gross! And when I'm lucky enough to actually catch something, I can't muster ...Read more
Best Bites: Tasty Bite Protein Bowls
With 12 grams of plant protein, you really can’t beat these shelf-stable bowls for a quick and easy meal.
Made with corn, brown rice, quinoa, beans and bell peppers, they are made tasty by adding a vinaigrette of cilantro and lime. We’ve had them straight out of the box (just warm them up in their microwavable bowl and then add the ...Read more
Trader Joe's taste test: For Pumpkinpalooza 2024 we tried 17 products
No retailer does pumpkin season like Trader Joe’s. This year, the autumnal array of products includes a sizable number of returning bestsellers and a few new options. We bought two grocery bags’ worth of snacks and treats and put them to the test in a newsroom full of pumpkin-loving reporters, editors and photographers.
We’ve tried to ...Read more
Enjoy the flavors of fall without the heavy dishes
MINNEAPOLIS -- Some Minnesota falls are better than others. Some are more colorful, crisp and cool, while others are just cold. Then there are those “second summers” that creep deep into fall, only to be replaced by, well, winter.
This year feels like the latter, but even if the frost hasn’t covered the pumpkins yet, I’m still going to ...Read more
Waffles aren't just for breakfast anymore
Fall is a great time to be thinking about comfort food for breakfast.
Once the leaves turn shades of red and gold, a quick cup of coffee or cold bowl of cereal just doesn't cut it. While a chill in the air makes us crave carbs, mornings are darker longer because the sun's path across the sky becomes lower. You need something warm and cozy to ...Read more
Gretchen's table: Fish tacos with fresh corn salsa get kick from chipotle crema
For years, my husband and I have shared a love of biking and hiking, but I'm only now trying to get into another one of his favorite hobbies, fishing.
I say "trying" because even after countless attempts, I can't bring myself to bait a hook with a night crawler — so gross! And when I'm lucky enough to actually catch something, I can't muster ...Read more
Cauliflower is a worthy stand-in for chicken in this salad
Inspired by my mom’s best chicken salad recipes (the star of many wedding and baby showers), this recipe subs out chicken for cauliflower. When sheet-pan roasted to become tender and slightly sweet, the cauliflower soaks up the salad’s ingredients — crisp apples, tart-sweet dried cranberries and curried mayo-yogurt dressing, tangy with ...Read more
The simple -- and cheap! -- joy of making your own food
I was at the grocery store, minding my own business, when I saw something that shocked me to the core.
As you have probably guessed, it was a jar of sauerkraut.
It was an ordinary jar of sauerkraut, at an ordinary store, albeit one with excellent chicken salad. What stopped me in my tracks was the price.
It was 12 dollars. Twelve dollars for ...Read more
Your olive oil might be unfit for human consumption
You can think of your grocery bill partly as an embodiment of a number of extreme weather events around the world, from sogflation as potato harvests suffered in Europe to tomato prices in the Middle East rising after heatwaves.
Perhaps the most dramatic example has been the eye-watering rise in olive oil prices over the last year, which few ...Read more
EatingWell: This meal couldn’t be easier to make
In this healthy dinner recipe, chicken thighs, Brussels sprouts, cherry tomatoes and packaged gnocchi are all roasted on the same sheet pan. And though it’s simple, this dish gets tons of flavor from seasonings, including garlic, oregano and red-wine vinegar. It all adds up to a dish that’s ready to go into heavy weeknight rotation in your ...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: What is a flax egg?
Q: What is a flax egg?
A: A flax egg is a popular vegan substitute for traditional eggs in baking and cooking. It is made by mixing ground flaxseeds with water, usually in the ratio of one tablespoon of ground flaxseeds to three tablespoons of water. This mixture is then left to sit for about five to 10 minutes, during which it thickens and ...Read more
Seriously Simple: Autumn roast orange chicken, a simple weekday meal
As the weather turns chilly, I look for Seriously Simple dishes that honor the season. I want to incorporate the smells and colors of the fall months, so I try to include oranges, squashes, and fresh rosemary and thyme.
I often roast a whole chicken, but sometimes I prefer to roast the parts where no carving is required — especially when I ...Read more