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Quick Fix: Chicken Chasseur (Chicken with Mushrooms and Wine)
Savor the flavors of France with this classic Chicken Chasseur, also known as poulet chasseur. This French dish is celebrated for its rich and aromatic sauce, made from a blend of mushrooms, shallots, tomatoes, and a splash of wine.
While there are many variations, this particular version is simple and can be prepared at home in just minutes. ...Read more

We tried this TikTok trend where watermelon takes flight so you don't have to
Watermelon with a squirt of mustard? Or slathered with PB&J? These are some of the suggestions on TikTok for so-called watermelon flights.
Like a flight of wine or whiskey, watermelon flights are meant to offer variations on a theme. Artfully cut slabs of watermelon are garnished with ingredients sweet and savory to offer interesting contrasts...Read more

Make these savory corn pancakes the side dish of the season
Corn, sweet and tender, is in joyful high season. There’s lots of it, and it’s easy to find, easy to love!
The best way to eat corn is straight off the cob, dripping with butter and showered with coarse salt … or grilled to roasty, caramelized perfection and slathered with spicy lime mayo. But hurry, the season for corn is now. Enjoy it ...Read more

EatingWell: Put a Greek spin on your morning sandwich
Traditional spanakopita gets a morning twist in these tasty breakfast sandwiches. Wilted spinach and arugula add color, while a fried egg adds a boost of protein. If you prefer a runnier egg yolk, you can keep it intact (just be careful when you flip it!).
Spanakopita Breakfast Sandwiches
Serves 4
Active Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 ...Read more

Seriously Simple: A Jewish New Year favorite: chicken soup with herbed matzo balls
This is my go-to quick chicken soup recipe for colds or holidays when I am in a hurry. For Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur, I like to make this soup three days ahead to let the flavors mingle. This recipe begins with a good-quality, store-bought broth, which immediately gives the chicken flavoring a head start. (Make ...Read more

Environmental Nutrition: Alcohol in the summer
Q: What is the relationship between alcohol intake and hydration in the summer?
A: Summer brings outdoor gatherings with refreshing drinks — but it’s important to under- stand how alcohol affects your body in hot weather. Alcohol can increase risks of dehydration and heat-related issues.
Alcohol is a diuretic — it causes your body to ...Read more

The Kitchn: This is the easiest way to cook eggplant
Cooking eggplant is quite easy and works in a million different ways: grilled eggplant, roasted eggplant cubes, homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3832614">Read more

The Kitchn: The no-bake Argentinian dessert that’s way better than tiramisu
If you’re a fan of tiramisu, the layered Italian dessert that became popular back in the 1980s, you will absolutely love chocotorta. This Argentinian recipe features rich chocolate biscuits layered with a fluffy, mousse-like filling of homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3832613">Read more
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Winter's Embrace Hot Chocolate
Warm up to the cozy charm of winter with Winter's Embrace Hot Chocolate. The rich, creamy hot chocolate is as warm and comforting as a snug winter blanket.
Ingredients 2 cups of milk 100g of dark chocolate 2 tablespoons of sugar Whipped cream for topping (optional)Instructions Chop the chocolate into small pieces.
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Celestial Caprese Salad
With this dish, you'll feel as though you've brought a piece of the heavens down to your dinner table. Celestial Caprese Salad combines the simplest ingredients to create an otherworldly taste experience.
Ingredients Fresh tomatoes Mozzarella cheese Basil leavesInstructions Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
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The big restaurant that failed veganism
To atone before god, the book of Leviticus prescribes choosing two goats, one of which is slain as sacrifice and the other set loose to bear the sins of the people of Israel into the wilderness. That did not mean the animal was home free. Tradition states that the “scapegoat” was pursued and dashed to pieces as it was driven off a cliff. ...Read more
Remarkable Rocky Mountain Trout
Relish the clean, fresh flavors of this mountain delicacy. Remarkable Rocky Mountain Trout is a celebration of the region's pristine waters.
Ingredients Trout Almonds ButterInstructions Sauté trout with butter until cooked through.
Sprinkle with almonds and serve.
This trout is a mountain stream, where the ...Read more
Express Endive and Blue Cheese Bites
These delightful bites are a fun and fancy way to enjoy fresh endive and tangy blue cheese.
Ingredients: 2 heads of endive 200g crumbled blue cheese HoneyInstructions: Separate endive leaves and fill each one with crumbled blue cheese.
Drizzle with honey and serve.
Express Endive and Blue Cheese Bites are a ...Read more

Pumpkin spice season is here: Coffee shops embrace fall with seasonal drinks
Starting Aug. 26, Starbucks has returned to its menus the beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte. The drinks — made with real pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg, according to the company — provide a sign that autumn has unofficially arrived.
More than two decades ago, Starbucks launched the PSL, kicking off a worldwide seasonal craze and quickly becoming ...Read more
Tropical Tuna Salad
Imagine yourself on a serene beach with this light and refreshing meal. Tropical Tuna Salad takes you on a tantalizing journey to the islands.
Ingredients Canned tuna Mayonnaise CeleryInstructions Mix the tuna and mayonnaise in a bowl.
Chop the celery and mix it in.
Brimming with the freshness of the sea and ...Read more

In latest mashup of Chicago flavors, Garrett launches new pizza-flavored popcorn in collab with Home Run Inn
CHICAGO — Following a flurry of Chicago-flavored collaborations, a new twist on Garrett Popcorn combines the crunchy kernels with pizza in a partnership with Home Run Inn Pizza.
Garrett’s “Chicago Pizza” popcorn uses its signature butterfly and mushroom kernel, tossed in Home Run Inn’s “Everything But the Pizza” seasoning, with ...Read more
Enchanted Evening Eton Mess
Step into an enchanted evening with this traditional Eton Mess. A jubilant jumble of crunchy meringue, whipped cream, and fresh berries, it's a taste of British summertime at any time of the year.
Ingredients 1 cup crushed meringue cookies 1 cup whipped cream 1 cup mixed berries 1 tablespoon sugarInstructions Toss the ...Read more
Express Eggplant Parmesan
This streamlined version of Eggplant Parmesan is just the ticket for an easy yet authentic Italian meal. Crispy, cheesy, and full of rich tomato flavor.
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant 1/2 cup flour 2 eggs 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1 cup marinara sauce 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheeseInstructions: ...Read more

EatingWell: This sweet treat packs a healthy punch
This simple chocolate zucchini bread recipe is rich and chocolaty with pools of molten chocolate chips on top. The subtle sweetness makes it perfect for breakfast or a snack served with vanilla Greek-style yogurt and raspberries.
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Serves 12
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours, 25 minutes
2 large eggs
1/2 cup...Read more