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Curried Chicken Salad

There are those days where you don’t feel like eating anything too heavy, so having a salad might be your solution. But sometimes you get tired of eating the same salads packed with lettuce or other fresh greens every day. What do you do now? Don’t fret. We have the perfect chicken salad recipe for you that…


Quick Fix: Celebrate Mom With This Tasty, Light Salad

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Mother’s Day is just around the corner. You can celebrate Mom with this tasty, light dinner. This Ginger Sesame Chicken Salad is easy to make and takes only minutes. It uses bought cooked or rotisserie chicken. Sesame oil and fresh ginger flavor the salad. I like to use…


Copycat Chipotle Guacamole

If you love going to Chipotle but you don’t love paying extra for guacamole, then you’re in luck. The famous fast-casual Mexican restaurant’s long kept secret is out, and we have the recipe. Of course, Chipotle’s guac is great for burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas and more Tex-Mex classics, but once you know how to make it, this can…


Easy Pasta Skillet

On days you crave a hearty home-cooked meal but don’t want to deal with the time and stress of cleaning up, a one-skillet dish can be a life-saver. It’s great way to cut down on dishes while feeding a whole family without sacrificing flavor. And this easy pasta skillet checks off that box. Not only does this recipe only…


Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole

If you’re looking for a comforting dish to put on your dinner table this Mexican chicken and rice casserole recipe is a staple the entire family can enjoy. The blend of jasmine rice, broccoli and perfectly cooked chicken is so good your kids won’t even notice that it’s totally filled with veggies. The recipe can be made in…


How to Cook Plantains

Cooking should be fun, and there are plenty of opportunities to do so without breaking the bank or dirtying up too many dishes. This two ingredient recipe for fried sweet plantains is affordable, delicious, easy and the perfect way to bring food from all over the world right to your dinner table. Plantains are a starchy fruit, but much…


Homemade Teriyaki Is Easy to Make and Tastes Even Better Than Store-Bought Versions

The “teri” in teriyaki means “shine” in Japanese and is the essence of this world-famous sauce. The soy-based glaze makes meat, poultry, fish and vegetables shimmer and taste irresistibly sweet and savory. Many supermarket teriyaki sauces lean on corn syrup and starches for viscosity and shelf life, which is why homemade teriyaki is superior. Plus, it’s so…


These Veggie Patties Might Just Become Your New Favorite Burger!

Buttery, nutty chickpeas make a great foundation for a satisfying veggie burger. A touch of curry powder adds a hint of warm spice. Panko are crispy Japanese-style bread crumbs — they help hold the patties together. To keep the patties from falling apart, wait until they are well browned on the first side before attempting…


OUICOOK: Croque-Monsieur

When I think of French foods I think of french bread, eclairs, and Croque monsieur. I just think that you cannot get any more French sitting in a little cafe for lunch, having a Croque monsieur paired with a delicious spring rosé. It’s simply a quintessential part of french culture! My favorite rosé right now…


Spicy Lobster Tacos

There are seemingly endless ways to customize your tacos. You can choose to have a corn or flour tortilla or hard shell taco. Love meat? You can make your tacos with grilled chicken, ground beef, pork or even SPAM. There’s also a multitude of seafood options such as tilapia, mahi-mahi or shrimp. But if you’re a big fan of seafood, those just will…