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Grilled Chicken Breasts Take on a Greek Flavor

If you’re like me, you probably have a couple of barbecued chicken “keepers” that you rotate repeatedly. For me it’s my lemon mustard chicken, pesto chicken and grilled chicken with classic barbecue sauce. I had a hankering for a new taste. That’s how this juicy, herbed chicken came to be. Marinating poultry in yogurt will…


Healthy French Potato Salad (Vegan)

Looking for potato salad without mayo? This healthy French potato salad recipe is vegan, tasty, and easy to make. I discovered the French way to make potato salad after going on a hunt for potato salad recipes without mayonnaise. I wanted a vegan potato salad. Not that creamy concoction most Americans have eaten a million…


Smoky Shrimp Tostadas Are Perfect for Summer

Grilling gives these shrimp tostadas a boost of smoky flavor. Skewering the shrimp prevents them from falling through the grates while getting even char on each side. If you have a grill basket, you can throw them in that instead; just make sure to get them into a single layer so they don’t steam. Grilled…


Chilled Soups Hit the Spot as We Enter the Dog Days of Summer

This summer vegetable soup checks all the boxes. It’s cold, tangy, slightly sweet, light and refreshing. Zucchini and corn are summer vegetables that belong together. I like to grill them and show off their intrinsic sweet and mellow flavors. Sometimes I don’t have the time for setting up the grill, so I rely on high…


Quinoa Stars in Summer Veggie Salad

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Just back from a trip to Chile, where I was introduced to several delicious quinoa salads. It was a surprise to learn there are hundreds of different types of quinoas. The most common ones are white, red and black. With these flavors in mind, I created a quick…


Grilled Steak Tacos Are the Perfect Any-Night. Any-Occasion Dinner

Growing up in Southern California, I learned a thing or two about tacos. I grew up buying my carne asada from the carniceria (shout out to Primo Food Market in Vista!) because that’s where you went to buy the best. In the back of the shop, where all the pre-marinated meat was displayed, each variation…


Your Family Will Be Very Pleased With This Gooey Baked Mac And Cheese

Macaroni and cheese was born in Italy. Since Italy is the land of pasta, that’s not very surprising. But did you know that an American president was the first to bring mac and cheese here? In the 1800s Thomas Jefferson tried macaroni and cheese on a trip to Europe and brought a hand-written recipe back to the White House. Recipe tip: Make sure…


Enjoy Flavor of Quiche Lorraine Without the Effort of Making the Crust

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Bastille Day, July 14, always brings memories for me of a creamy, flavorful quiche Lorraine. A true quiche Lorraine has bacon and cheese. I decided to make a quick one using breadcrumbs for the crust instead of pastry. You can still enjoy the flavor without the effort of…


Corn on the Cob Is the Best Thing to Cook in the Air Fryer This Summer

The air fryer does it again! Just when I think I can’t love this countertop powerhouse any more, I try a new recipe that just amazes me. And simply put, air fryer corn on the cob absolutely floored me. You don’t need to wait for a pot of water to boil or the grill to…


This Fish Dish Should Be a Summer Staple

Summer vacations are synonymous with fresh fish. My father set out in the wee hours of the morning to catch Wisconsin lake perch and walleye for a family meal. Occasionally, the plan worked. Nowadays, when traveling, I order local fish at restaurants or seek out fish markets to cook someone else’s daily catch. Then I…