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Cannova’s, You Had Me at Farro, Gruyere, and Toasted Pistachio

Ever the salad sleuth, I bravely order them even in the most unlikely spots. Like an old-world Italian restaurant in a small town in Wisconsin. In the dead of winter. They had me at farro, gruyere and toasted pistachio at Cannova’s in Neenah, Wisconsin. Originally from Freeport, Illinois, some variation of this beloved classic restaurant has been around…


This Quintessential Appetizer Should Be on Your Game Day Menu

Whether you’re watching the Super Bowl or just having a movie night, jalapeño poppers deserve a place in your appetizer spread. You can make them ahead of time and heat them in the air fryer as needed. That means you can have a never-ending parade of hot, spicy, gooey goodness. Once you’ve hollowed out, filled,…


Europe in 2023—What to Expect

If you’re planning a trip to Europe this year, you’re not alone: Industry mavens are projecting a big year for transatlantic travel. For the most part, traveling to and within Europe is easy, but you need to know a bit before you leave. Paperwork Western Europe does not require any advance paperwork for visitors who…


Seriously Simple: Crispy, Baked Japanese Eggplant Is a Simple, Versatile Dish

These pesto topped eggplant halves are a Seriously Simple side dish for fish, poultry or meat. They are also good as a first course, quartered and served with a drizzle of tomato sauce. I am partial to the slender, dark purple eggplant variety. They usually have a milder flavor that is sometimes slightly sweet since…


Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth This Valentine’s Day With These Protein-Packed Brownie Bites

This not-too-sweet mini dessert combines the flavors of peanut butter cups and chocolate cake. Quinoa flour adds protein and makes these bites gluten-free, but feel free to substitute white whole-wheat flour instead. Peanut Butter Brownie Bites Serves 24 Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes Ingredients 3/4 cup smooth natural peanut…


Miso-Garlic Slashed Chicken with Quinoa-Orange Salad

By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Chicken legs are a popular choice for midweek meals because they’re one of your less-expensive meats and serve as a blank canvas for so many different cuisines and dishes — they can be deep-fried, barbecued, roasted and oven-fried to juicy perfection. Here, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are soaked in…


Savor the Flavor of Fall With This Delicious Cake

This healthier apple cake recipe relies on yogurt and canola oil (or substitute) instead of butter to make it moist. Grated apple and warm spices give it the flavor of fall. To finish off the cake, drizzle on a quick brown sugar glaze before serving. Brown Sugar Glazed Apple Cake Serves 10 Active Time: 15…


From Hill Towns to Harbors, Istria Pleases

The Istrian Peninsula, in the northwest corner of Croatia, is an inviting mix of pungent truffles, Roman ruins, striking hill towns, and pastel coastal villages, with a breezy Italian culture (left over from centuries of Venetian rule). While the wedge-shaped Istrian Peninsula has many tacky and forgettable resort towns, the seafront port of Rovinj –…


As Ski Season Nears, Most Idaho Resorts Have Opening Days Set. What’s the Snow Outlook?

By Shaun Goodwin From The Idaho Statesman Boise–Snow is blanketing the Boise Foothills and mountains beyond, but it’s not truly winter in Idaho until ski season begins. Going by that logic, winter officially begins in the Gem State on Saturday. Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area will be Idaho’s first ski resort to open, but…


Hanukkah Cocoa Fritters Sweeten Your Holiday Celebration

Not to be rude, but there’s something a little scary about jelly donuts. It’s not the donut part. It’s not even the jelly part, to be frank. I just don’t like surprises in my sweets. Don’t ever hand me a box of chocolates without a very clear map of exactly what’s in there, and at…