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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Some days, It may be tempting to pop open a jar of store-bought spaghetti sauce, throw it over some noodles, and call it dinner. On those days, it just is what it is. That said, most spaghetti nights call for greater flavor and satisfaction than jarred spaghetti sauce can offer. There’s nothing like homemade spaghetti…


Make Room on the Grill for These Delicious Veggie Burgers

Mushrooms are a source of glutamate, a naturally occurring compound that gives the fungi their umami flavor. But to really give these “patties” a savory boost, we brush them with vegetarian steak sauce. Add a simple side salad or some grilled veggies for a satisfying and easy dinner on the grill. Vegetarian All-American Portobello Burgers…


Quinoa and Lentil Stuffed Pepper

Do you have a busy week and no time to think about what to make for dinner tonight? No worries, we got your back with a simple, healthy vegetarian take on a weeknight staple. This stuffed peppers recipe swaps out ground beef for heart-healthy quinoa and lentils, turning a childhood dinner upside down. This recipe is perfect for…


How to Fry Fish | Beer Battered Fish Fry

Crispy Beer Battered Fish This beer battered fish recipe is such a catch, you’ll be luring eaters to the table in no time. After all, we’re talking golden crispy fish and chips, fresh out of your own kitchen. This is a fish dish that even kids and non-fish-eaters tend to enjoy. It’s a great way…


The Thrill of Everything Muffins

Lifelong fans of sesame bagels, ordering an everything bagel at Zabar’s, our favorite specialty food shop in New York City, proved a no-brainer. One bite and we knew we’d search out these toasted sesame, garlic, onion and poppy seed bagels at every opportunity. Decades later, spice companies brilliantly bottled the chunky, aromatic topping from everything bagels…


The Best Way to Cook Hot Dogs for a Crowd

Given the opportunity, my 6-year-old would eat hot dogs every single day. And I can’t blame him. These snappy, savory sausages packed into squishy buns are satisfying and delicious. While he and his neighborhood crew would settle for a boiled dog, I miss the sizzle of a skillet-seared, air-fried or grilled hot dog. Now, when I’m feeding a…


Summer Pasta Primavera

I realize the title of this dish is a bit of an oxymoron — the word “primavera” means springtime in Italian. But, generally, when we think of pasta primavera, we think of pasta with a chorus of vegetables from any season. With roasted tomatoes, corn, and zucchini, this pasta primavera is an ode to summer….


White BBQ Sauce With Smoky Chicken

As we close in on the final months of summer, you’ve probably grown tired of the same old grilled dishes. But there are plenty of regional styles that you likely haven’t tapped into yet. This white barbecue sauce comes straight from Alabama and is served best with smoky chicken. This iconic Southern recipe will put other summer chicken dishes to shame….


Savory Yogurt For Dinner? Try Cucumber Raita

Raita is an Indian condiment of savory yogurt comparable to a salad in Western cuisines. Both serve as a balancing, cooling element in the meal. Raita is popular throughout India, served alongside flavorful rice dishes, curries, and flatbreads. According to NDTV (New Delhi Television), a simple raita can be seen in every household in India….


Zucchini Noodles Star in Summer ‘Pasta’ Salad

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service I doctored up rotisserie or bought cooked chicken breast and used zucchini noodles to make this very quick and easy “pasta” salad. Zucchini is at its peak now, and here is a great way to use it. You can buy the zucchini noodles in the market or make…