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Dainty Berry Parfait
Travel to a quaint French café with this simple yet decadent dessert. Dainty Berry Parfait encapsulates the essence of French indulgence in a glass.
Ingredients Fresh mixed berries Greek yogurt HoneyInstructions Layer the fresh mixed berries and Greek yogurt in a glass.
Drizzle honey on top for a touch of ...Read more

Column: Does a michelada without beer still taste as sweet?
I find myself unhappily on trend. Young people everywhere are increasingly “on the wagon” — to use the American idiom for sobriety from the 1920s, when the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution banned the production and sale of alcohol. The wagon in the expression was a public-service vehicle loaded with water to tamp down dust and grime...Read more
Autumn Breeze Pumpkin Soup
Savor the flavors of autumn with this Autumn Breeze Pumpkin Soup. The creamy, sweet pumpkin puree, seasoned with the warmth of spices, is a soup as comforting and cozy as an autumn breeze.
Ingredients 1 can of pumpkin puree 2 cups of vegetable broth 1/2 cup of heavy cream Salt, pepper, and nutmeg to tasteInstructions In a...Read more

Sunset Prawns Delight
In the quiet fishing villages along the Italian coast, the day's catch is transformed into the evening's feast, simple yet full of flavor. Our Sunset Prawns Delight is just such a dish, born from the union of sea, fire, and the setting sun.
Ingredients Large prawns Olive oil SaltInstructions Heat the olive oil in a pan over ...Read more
Sunshine Scramble
Welcome the morning with a burst of flavor and energy. Sunshine Scramble is the embodiment of a radiant morning, scrambled to perfection in a pan.
Ingredients Eggs Cheddar cheese SaltInstructions Scramble the eggs in a pan until they're nearly cooked.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese and salt to taste.
Continue to...Read more
Wonderful Waffle Sandwich
Experience the bliss of breakfast with this simple and satisfying meal. Wonderful Waffle Sandwich is a whimsical twist on a classic sandwich.
Ingredients Waffles Cream cheese Strawberry jamInstructions Toast the waffles until golden.
Spread cream cheese on one waffle and strawberry jam on the other.
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Incredible Italian Pesto Pasta
Embark on a culinary trip to the Italian Riviera with this simple yet flavorful dish. Incredible Italian Pesto Pasta is a testament to the charm of Italian cooking.
Ingredients Pasta Pesto Parmesan cheeseInstructions Cook the pasta, reserve some pasta water.
Toss pasta with pesto and a bit of pasta water. Top with ...Read more

EatingWell: Mini berry cream pies are perfect for your Fourth of July celebration
Try this recipe the next time you want to whip up a quick healthy dessert. For this red-white-and-blue treat, frozen mini phyllo cups work the best. Keep them nestled in their tray for easy transport to a picnic or potluck.
Mini Berry Cream Pies
Serves 15
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons ...Read more

Environmental Nutrition: Spotlight on supplements: Milk thistle
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a flowering herb native to Mediterranean regions and has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. Its active ingredient, silymarin, is a group of flavonoids known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Today, milk thistle supplements are popular for supporting liver health, among other ...Read more

Seriously Simple: Ice cream pie, a no-fail summer dessert
Ice cream desserts are a summer treat. Ice cream pie answers the wish for a decadent, yet easy-to-prepare dessert. This ice cream pie can be made ahead and is Seriously Simple to assemble.
Since you are buying the crust, if you want, you can insert the pre-made crust into a glass or porcelain plate for a pretty presentation. Softened ice cream ...Read more

Hot dog! It’s time for a mouthwatering Fourth of July feast
I started zhuzhing up hot dogs as a preteen. Mom rotated hot dogs into our family meal plan when money was tight, or perhaps she was simply exhausted from cooking seven days a week for our family of seven.
I happily took on the hot dog dinners. She gave me free rein to use whatever ingredients were on hand. Bacon-wrapped dogs became a family ...Read more

The Kitchn: My make-ahead rainbow salad is a hit at every cookout
If you’ve spent any time on social media in the past year, you have probably come across the viral food trend of dense bean salads. Violet Witchel was the one to give these legume-heavy lunches their catchy name and to remind us all how good homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3745257">Read more

The Kitchn: This classic recipe for light, fluffy angel food cake yields foolproof results every time
Angel food is the sweet, sky-high cake that dessert dreams are made of. It’s an adaptable dessert that can be elevated in a number of ways — served with fruit, topped with whipped cream, or flavored with coffee, cocoa, or ...Read more

Bûcheron and Myriel's Karyn Tomlinson win James Beard Awards
CHICAGO — Minnesota swept in two categories at this year’s James Beard Awards, considered the nation’s top culinary honors.
Bûcheron in Minneapolis was awarded Best New Restaurant, a national award. In the Best Chef: Midwest category, Karyn Tomlinson of Myriel in St. Paul took the top honor. Winners of the prestigious awards, considered ...Read more

James Beard Awards 2025: Chefs, celebrities and notable Chicagoans walk the red carpet
To kick off the 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards red carpet outside the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Kristen Reynolds, the new president and CEO of Choose Chicago, made it loud and clear: Chicago has every intention of keeping the coveted awards in the city.
“We are definitely keeping the James Beard Awards beyond 2027,” Reynolds said...Read more

James Beard 2025: Here are Chicago's winners
Kumiko and Noah Sandoval of Oriole were announced as 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards winners at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago Monday evening, where the uncertainties of the country’s shifting immigration landscape hung heavy over the ceremonies.
Julia Momosé, who accepted the Outstanding Bar award for Kumiko, spoke of her ...Read more

Can you drink your way to good health with soda?
PITTSBURGH — Depending on where you shop and in which aisle, you may have noticed the colorful packaging of "gut sodas" taking up shelf space.
These sodas may contain probiotics or prebiotics and they may or may not contain sugar or sugar substitutes. But as the newest category of "functional beverages," they do seem to suggest that they will...Read more

Everything you love about Caesar salad in 4 easy recipes
You can always have confidence in Caesar salad, no matter the situation. It finds a way to shine whether you need it to step in as the main dish or take a back seat as a side.
Refreshing yet hearty and satisfying, its complex umami flavors are balanced perfectly with bright, citrusy notes.
And then there’s the “anchovy-ness” of it all.
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Gretchen's table: Pickles star in a creamy, crunchy potato salad with a Nashville kick
Nashville is renowned for its music scene. Known as the country music capital of the world, it's home to the Grand Ole Opry.
But we also love the Tennessee city's eponymous sweet and spicy fried chicken sandwich, which is said to have originated in the 1930s at Prince's Hot Chicken Shack.
Brined in pickled juice, slathered in a paste-like ...Read more

Nothing fake about synthetic food dye health risks
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