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Zoodles with shrimp, mushrooms and tomatoes

Invented from the last of our provisions during our boating tour through the Bahamas, this quick and healthy dish is a perfect weeknight dinner....

Wine-poached salmon with mustard and brown sugar glaze

Quick and easy salmon recipe gets its flavor from a sweet and sour glaze made with whole-grain mustard and brown sugar. Good enough for company and...

What Makes Spanish-Style Gin And Tonics So Delicious?

Spanish-style gin & tonics take a stogey old cocktail and transform it into a culinary wonder. Here is what you need to get started on your G & T...

Wall Art for You Raises Critical Covid-19 Funding

The profits from Kim Pawell's line of ocean and nature-centric wall art prints will be donated to Frontline Foods, a non-profit organization that...

Turkey, Wild and Black Rice Salad

A healthy make-ahead wild and black rice salad studded with turkey, black cherries and walnuts is great for a buffet or potluck. Leftovers makes for...

Tomato, Pesto, Burrata Salad with Chili Crisp

This Italian-Asian fusion salad is unexpected and delicious. Who knew that chili crisp could take already fantastic burrata to new heights. Moreover,...

The Queen Bee Gin Cocktail

The Queen Bee gin cocktail is a 3-ingredient riff on the prohibition era Bees Knees gin cocktail. Made with Empress 1908 vodka, lemon juice and...

The best oatmeal chocolate chip cookies

I truly think this is is one of the best oatmeal chocolate chip cookies I have ever eaten. I bet you can't eat just one. Or two, or...

The Best Garlic Bread

This garlic bread earns its name "The Best Garlic Bread" because it is fast and easy, healthy, versatile and of course delicious. Warmed bread is...

The Best Blue Cheese Dressing

An addictively delicious blue cheese dressing that is wonderful for salads, crudites, roasted vegetables, pizza or with hot wings and...

Thai-style grilled flank steak

This Thai-style flank steak is simple, but wonderfully flavorful. Plan on 10 minutes to prepare, 3 or more hours to marinate, and 10 minutes to...

Thai pomelo and chicken salad

Pomelo salad, or Yan Som-o, was my favorite culinary discovery on my trip to Thailand. This salad is a fresh, intensely flavorful, healthy dish, that...

Teriyaki salmon

Teriyaki salmon is simple, quick and delicious. The sauce can be made in advance or right before cooking the fish. This recipe makes a great...

Teriyaki Rice Bowl With Ginger Carrot Dressing

Delicious rice bowls filled with teriyaki chicken, mango, Little Gem lettuce are dressed with a tangy carrot ginger dressing. Make extra for lunch...

Teriyaki beef is always a favorite. This recipe is a no-brainer, quick and easy, and exceptionally good....

Tangerine Old-Fashioned

Tangerines make for a refreshing twist on what some consider to be the original cocktail - the Old-Fashioned. Get the recipe here as well as the...

Swordfish, Mushrooms, Lemon & Capers

Delicious, fast and easy, this easy swordfish recipe is suitable for company or a quick weeknight...

Sweet Potato Hummus with Caramelized Shallots

This umami-rich sweet potato humus is the very definition of comfort food. The good news is it is very healthy as well as delicious....

Super Easy Fish & Veggie Gratin

An easy weeknight fish that is good enough for entertaining and requires only 30 minutes of prep time. This fish gratin is built with layers of...

Sugar Kiss Melon Gazpacho

A delicious and refreshing chilled melon and avocado gazpacho that uses the best of late summer and early fall ingredients. A pomegranate, pepitas...

Steamed Clams with Italian-Style Garlic Toast

These steamed clams are prepared in a slurp-worthy broth and served with crunchy Italian-style garlic...

St. Germain Lavender Gin and Tonic

A Spanish-style fusion Gin and Tonic that pairs Scottish Hendrick's gin with French St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, lavender and orange...

Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Almonds and Miso Dressing

A fresh and easy spinach salad with a twist. Fresh strawberries, crunchy almonds, bitter green onions and a delicious, almost drinkable miso dressing...

Spiedies, a kebab marinated in an Italian dressing and served on an Italian roll, makes an easy and delicious dinner. 100,000 people go to Binghamton...

Spicy Chicken With Mango And Corn Salsa

Flavorful, healthy and perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This spicy chicken is paired with a fresh fruit salsa that cools the heat and tantalizes...

Spiced carrot soup

Deliciously spicy, serve this über healthy carrot soup hot or cold. Packed full of anti-inflammatory foods, this soup will fight what ails...

Sous Vide Salted Chocolate Pot de Creme with Bourbon and Espresso

These sous vide chocolate pots de creme may be the best thing I've ever made. Subtly flavored with espresso and bourbon, the flakey Maldon salt...

Sous Vide Salted Butterscotch Pudding with Irish Whiskey

This rich and decadent butterscotch pudding is cooked sous vide for a creamy and smooth texture that melts on the mouth. A splash of Irish Whiskey...

Smooth Gazpacho with Homemade Croutons

This ultra creamy and smooth gazpacho whips up in your blender in minutes and is sure to become a new summer favorite....

Smashed Cucumber Salad with Avocado and Tomatoes

This refreshing and crunchy smashed cucumber salad is perfect for a hot sultry evening or to pair with spicy food. The crunch of the cucumbers pairs...

Slow-Cooked Carnitas with Minted Tomatillo Salsa

Easy, lip-smacking good, homemade, no lard, no Coca Cola, healthy carnitas are paired with a 3-ingredient minted tomatillo...

Slow cooker shredded beef tacos with mango & burrata

These delicious fusion tacos are slow-cooked in red wine, chili and lime juice. The meat is shredded and served with mango, avocado, burrata cheese...

Slow Cooker Pulled Turkey With Cherry Sauce

A healthy and easy turkey variation on pulled pork that is bursting with cherry chipotle flavor and crunchy with pomegranate seeds and finely sliced...

Slow Braised Pomegranate Lamb Shanks

These intensely flavorful lamb shanks are slow braised in orange juice and pomegranate syrup. The recipe can be made for a special dinner for two or...

Simple Shishito Peppers

Pan-fried shishito peppers make a quick, economical and an addictively delicious happy hour...

Simple Caesar salad

This recipe for a pared down Caesar salad is as delicious and impressive as it was when it was invented almost 100 years ago. The key is to use high...

This simple, healthy beet soup is the antidote for weeks of holiday indulgences. Packed with nutrition, beets have been shown to lower blood...

Seared Ahi Nicoise Salad with Roasted Vegetables

A twist on traditional Nicoise Salad, this dish uses lightly seared ahi instead of canned tuna and oven-roasted potatoes and beans instead of boiled...

Seafood gazpacho

This soup combines the best of gazpacho and ceviche. Use vine-ripened tomatoes to celebrate the warm weather with this chilly...

Savory Bread Pudding with Apples, Sausage & Pecans

A flavorful and moist Fall dish that can be a substitute for turkey stuffing or served alongside of any roast. It also makes a great make-ahead...

Sashimi tataki – Sam Choy style

A dressed-up sashimi tataki platter is perfect for celebrating New Year's, or if you are a sashimi lover, perfect for anytime of the year. A light...

Sam Sifton’s Chicken Shawarma

Sam Sifta’s nearly 19,000 5-star recipe for Chicken Shawarma is beautiful, delicious and very versatile. Suitable for weeknight dinners or casual...

Salmon burgers with ginger and wasabi

If you are like me, I am always looking for easy ways to add salmon and other healthy omega-3-rich fish to my family's diet. This is a quick, simple...

Roasted tomato, pesto & burrata bruschetta

This easy bruschetta recipe is made with oven-roasted cherry tomatoes, pesto and burrata cheese. Plated on a blue platter it is a perfect appetizer...

Roasted tomato soup

Roasted tomato soup, spiked with crushed red pepper flakes and smokey Spanish paprika is the perfect accompaniment to a gooey grilled cheese sandwich...

Roasted tomato and burrata bruschetta

Bruschetta is one of our family favorites. There are lots of ways to make bruschetta, but any bruschetta made with burrata is guaranteed to be...

Roasted Cauliflower and Black Rice Salad

An easy, healthy and delicious warm salad made with healthy black rice and cauliflower. Make a vegan version by skipping the feta...

Roast Chicken with Pixies, Fennel and Ouzo

This roasted chicken with clementines and ouzo will fill your kitchen with fabulous aromas. Simple to prepare, delicious, this dish can be prepared...

Risotto with French green beans and dill

A fresh spring-inspired risotto made with lemon, dill and French green...

Rhode Island Clam Chowder

Broth based clam chowder is a lighter, vegetable dense version of clam chowder. Made with clams, bacon, potatoes, celery, carrots and lemon juice,...

Reverse Seared Steaks

The easiest, most foolproof, perfectly cooked steaks you will ever...

Raspberry and almond trifle

Trifle is the quintessential Christmas dessert. Fruit, jelly, whipped cream, lady fingers and a bit of booze. A great make-ahead dessert for a...

Rack of lamb is a special treat that is surprisingly easy to make. You will love this simple herb-crusted...

Quick Sous Vide Mushrooms with Balsamic Vinegar

These umami-rich sous vide mushrooms can be used in so many ways to make your meals delicious. They take 10 minutes of active time to prepare and 30...

Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake with Espresso and Almonds

This pumpkin olive oil cake, flavored with Grand Marnier and espresso is mildly sweet, crunchy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside....

Pumpkin and Chocolate Bread Pudding

Pumpkin and chocolate pair particularly well together. This is a seasonal riff on my very popular Hawaiian Chocolate Bread Pudding. It is a creamy,...

Puamana coconut rice

Sweet, sour, bitter and salty, this Thai-influenced rice dish is a delectable accompaniment to...

Potato quiche minis

These tasty little nuggets of flavor and protein were inspired by little mini quiches served at Alta Coffee in Newport Beach. I add a little Spanish...

Ponzu Dipping Sauce with Scallions

This ponzu dipping sauce is a mixture of soy sauce, citrus and rice vinegar and is used on raw oysters, sashimi and...

Pomelo and Arugula Salad with Burrata

This refreshing salad is a simple combination of bitter greens, sweet pomelo, creamy burrata cheese and an oil and vinegar dressing. Simple, but oh...

Pineapple, Kale Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie

Make this Pineapple and Kale Anti-Inflammatory smoothie to increase your daily intake of fruits and...

Pineapple Moscow mule

My Pineapple Moscow mule is a refreshing blend of pineapple, lime, vodka and ginger beer. The perfect summer drink when you are dreaming of the...

Pignoli cookies

These traditional Italian pignoli and almond cookies are easy to make and utterly delicious. Gluten-free and dairy free, they are a perfect holiday...

Perfect Asian sesame noodles

These very simple but delicious noodles are tossed in ginger, garlic, cilantro, rice vinegar and toasted sesame seed oil....

Peach, caramelized onion & goat cheese crostini

If you have one perfectly ripe peach this is the perfect appetizer. Start with toasted baguette slices, smear with a goat cheese, honey &...

Pavlova with berries, brown sugar and sour cream

Like the prima ballerina who inspired it, a good pavlova makes for a show-stopping culinary performance that will not readily be forgotten. This...

Passion Fruit Panna Cotta

If you marry an Italian panna cotta with a tropical vacation, this Passion Fruit Panna Cotta is what you will get. Light, amazingly fragrant,...

Passion Fruit Olive Oil Cake

A not-too-sweet, highly flavorful and moist cake with a glorious passion fruit aroma. Gets better a day or two after it is baked. Great for dessert...

Pascal’s green beans

Crunchy, delicious, healthy and quick.These green beans are great last minute or prepared in advance. Perfect for home meals, potluck or picnics....

Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Known as the "King of cheese," parmigiano-reggiano is the cornerstone of so many great dishes, from caesar salad to risotto. Here is what to look...

Paper Airplane Cocktail

The Paper Airplane cocktail is a bitter, sweet and sour riff on a classic whiskey sour. Created by world renowned bartender Sam Ross, this cocktail...

Ottolenghi’s orange and date salad

This beautiful orange and date Ottolenghi salad is bursting with complimentary sweet, sour & bitter flavors. Add fresh figs to take it right over...

Ottolenghi’s Brussels Sprout Risotto

A comforting risotto packed with healthy brussels sprouts and finished with blue cheese. This simplified recipe is based on the recipe published in...

Orange-Scented Chocolate Olive Oil Cake with Amazing Frosting

This very moist, orange-scented chocolate olive oil cake is piled high with a not-too-sweet cream cheese and whipped cream frosting. It is the...

Orange Moscow mule

The Orange mule is a tangy twist on the Moscow mule and a refreshing cocktail for the dogs days of summer. Serve in copper Moscow mule cups to keep...

Orange butter lettuce salad with walnuts and feta

This fresh and easy salad is a great accompaniment to many dishes. It is flavorful, but does not compete. I like to make it with Cara Cara oranges...

Nectarine crisp with salted honey whip cream

White nectarines are covered in an oatmeal and walnut topping and finished with a dollop of honeyed whip cream and a sprinkling of Maldon...

My Latest Amazon Finds Just in Time For Prime Day

Here are my latest Amazon finds that I have found particularly helpful during the covid...

My Favorite Kale Salad

This Kale Salad by Sarah Jampel is my current addiction. There are multiple steps, but the resulting salad is worth the effort. It is a sturdy salad...

Mushroom, Lemon and Rosemary No-Stir Farro Risotto

No-stir farro risotto, with its nutty flavor and chewy texture is a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional white rice risotto. The addition...

Packed with vegetables, three kinds of beans, two kinds of meat and lots of spices, I have been making this chili for my family for 20 plus years. I...

Molasses ginger cookies

Theses cookies are spicy, buttery, chewy and crisp all at the same time. I think you will find them uncontrollable...

Modern roasted cucumber and tomato tea sandwiches

Roasted tomato and cucumber tea sandwiches paired with a hand-muddled Upper East Sider, make for the perfect summer afternoon cocktail...

Modern Greek Moussaka

Moussaka is both an ultimate comfort food and a labor of love to make. This recipe for modern Greek moussaka reduces the preparation steps and is a...

Mixed citrus Caprese salad

A citrus variation on a classic Caprese salad is made with an assortment of citrus slices that are briefly broiled then layered with fresh mozzarella...

Miso Salad Dressing

Miso salad dressing is an umami-rich and delicious dressing to use on salads or drizzle on roasted vegetables. This recipe makes enough for multiple...

Miso marinated black cod

Black cod is a healthy omega-3 fatty acid rich fish that really lends itself to a miso marinade. Miso marinated black cod has gotten a lot of...

Minted Shrimp Tacos with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Jicama Tortillas

Healthy, flavorful and low carb and gluten-free shrimp tacos will become one of your favorite summertime...

Minted fresh fruit salad

A handful of chopped mint transforms a simple fruit salad into something really fresh and...

Traditional homemade mint sauce is simple to make and a delicious accompaniment to...

Melted Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon and Lemon

These caramelized-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside sweet potato disks may be the perfect way to prepare this delicious and healthy vegetable. A...

Melted Potatoes

This easy technique for cooking melted potatoes yields crispy edged, thick slices of potatoes with creamy soft centers. It is all done in one pan...

Master Salad For Dinner Recipe

Interested in enhancing your gut biome? This master recipe for Salad For Dinner will provide you with an easy strategy to make healthy,...

Mario Batali’s strawberry panna cotta

Panna cotta translates to "cooked cream" in Italian. It is a silky, custard-like dessert made of cream and gelatin, that is topped with fresh fruit....

Make-Ahead Whipped Cream

This make-ahead recipe was written specifically for Thanksgiving, but comes in handy anytime you are entertaining and have plans to serve a dessert...

Make-Ahead Gravy

Make ahead-gravy takes a little time, but most of that time is inactive. You can make it in one day, but I prefer to make gravy a two-day process....

Make-Ahead Beef and Mushroom Pot Pies

Make-Ahead Beef & Mushroom Pot Pies are a healthy, festive and fun holiday meal reminiscent of the frozen pot pies of my childhood, only healthier...

Lobster BLTA Roll

An over-the-top summer lobster roll garnished with bacon, avocado, tomato and lots of fresh...

Lemon Spaghetti with Zucchini and Mint

This Lemon Pasta with Zucchini and Mint is a mash up of two traditional Amalfi Coast recipes -- Spaghetti al Limone and Spaghetti alla Nerano. It is...

Lemon meringue pie

Lemon meringue pie is puckery old-fashioned treat that requires a bit of technique. Here is a recipe and a list of tips for making a great lemon...

Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo, Kale and Mushrooms

I think of this Lemon Chicken Soup as flu soup or cold soup, because it is just what I want to eat when I have a cold or the flu. This soup is...

Lemon bars with salt and olive oil

This fabulous and unusual lemon bar recipe by Melissa Clark of the New York Times is truly delicious. Who would have thought olive oil and sea salt...

Lamb shanks osso buco style

Lamb shanks braised in wine and aromatics osso buco style makes for an easy and delicious special occasion meal. Garnish with lemon, orange, mint and...

Kumquat Gin & Tonic

Kumquats come into season during the winter and this Kumquat Gin and Tonic is just the thing to add a little sunshine to a cold and stormy winter's...

Kale, pomegranate, date & fennel salad

Kale, pomegranates, dates and fennel make this heart-healthy, salad-for-dinner every bit as delicious as it is good for you. Better yet, it is quick...

Kale, broccoli & tomato Caesar salad

A seriously healthy and delicious riff on a classic Caesar, this salad is packed with superfoods including: kale, broccoli, fresh garlic, tomatoes,...

Kale Soup with Chorizo, Potatoes and White Beans

For this kale soup I use lacinato or dinosaur kale, fresh Mexican chorizo, red mini potatoes and cannellini white beans. It has similar ingredients...

Kale salad with dates, parmesan cheese and almonds

A healthy make-ahead salad, perfect for Thanksgiving or any time of the year. Use the dressing and method for preparing kale, and then have fun...

Kale Salad with Apples, Dates and Pomegranates

This uber healthy salad can be partially prepared a in a day in advance. Loaded with goodness, kale, apples, dates, pomegranates and pecans will do...

Kale and Lentil Chopped Greek Salad

This modern version of a Greek salad was inspired by a salad I ate at Asteras Beach Club on the coast of Glyfada, which is known as the Athens...

Jungle Bird Cocktail

The Jungle Bird cocktail is a sophisticated and delicious drink that marries a surprising combination of savory rum, bitter Campari, sweet pineapple...

Jicama, cucumber and citrus salad

Inspired by Mexican fruit and vegetable street vendors, this salad combines jicama, citrus and cucumber seasoned with lime, chili and salt....

James Bond Dirty Martini

Martinis are highly personal. Here is the recipe for my perfect martini. It is dirty, icy cold, includes gin and vodka and is very well...

Jacques Torres chocolate chip cookies

These extraordinary chocolate chip cookies are in a class by themselves. My daughter says they shouldn't even be called cookies they are so good....

Italian Pressed-Brick Sandwich

Densly packed with classic antipasti ingredients, this sandwich is vibrantly flavored. Serve these sandwich bites as an appetizer, take them on a...

It All Starts Somewhere: video

Something New For Dinner's new video shows you how we throw a dinner party from start to finish, or in this case, from finish to...

Irish beef stew

Irish beef stew's two secret ingredients are stout and red wine. Loaded with vegetables, this make-ahead stew is comforting when the weather is cool...

Incredible-bacon-wrapped turkey

This bacon wrapped turkey is every bit as incredible as it looks. It is fun to make and one of the easiest, most flavorful and moist turkeys I have...

In Memory of My Daughter Margo

In memory of my sweet daughter Margo, here is a list of her most-loved recipes....

How To Throw a Fabulous Raw Oyster Party

Step-by-step instructions for throwing your own raw oyster party, from selecting your oysters, to shucking and serving them. Don't be scared! We have...

How To Make a Pressed-Brick Sandwich

These pressed brick sandwiches will become your latest addiction. A variety of thinly sliced ingredients are packed between two halves of...

How to Cook Bacon Wrapped Fillet Mignon

Bacon-wrapped filet mignon is a special treat that is quick and easy to make, presents beautifully and is always delicious. Perfect for any special...

Homemade Short Rib Ramen Noodle Soup with Caramelized Onions

This flavorful short rib ramen noodle soup maybe the very ultimate in comfort food. The genius of this recipe is the mashup of delicious Asian...

Homemade Cocktail Sauce

Quick and easy to prepare, this homemade cocktail sauce is the classic accompaniment to chilled cooked shrimp, crab legs and raw...

Healthy Sous Vide Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed cauliflower is a great way to up your healthy vegetables and adhere to a variety of diets including keto, low carb, Whole 30, Atkins,...

Hawaiian pupu chicken wings

These sticky, crunchy, garlicky, intensely flavored chicken wings come from a recipe I learned to make in my childhood in Honolulu. I wok fry them in...

Hawaiian chocolate bread pudding

Oozing chocolate and creamy custard, this easy-to-make bread pudding will win you new...

Grownup carrot cake

This grownup bourbon-ized carrot cake with olive oil, fresh pineapple and walnuts is moist and spicy. Topped with classic, buttery cream cheese...

Grilled Mexican corn

Possibly the messiest, most delicious grilled corn you have ever eaten. My version of Mexican street corn uses Japanese Kewpie mayo and Spanish...

Grilled branzino fish with lime and herbs

Grilled whole branzino stuffed with limes and herbs is super easy and fast, delicious and a great way to adhere to a healthy Mediterranean...

Greek Fruit Dessert

Adopt this simple Greek approach to dessert. Slice some fruit, arrange it on a platter, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. You...

Grapefruit & Aperol Boozy Ice Pops

These refreshing and lightly boozy ice pops are the perfect treat for a hot summer's day. For a wow presentation use them as a garnish for a gin and...

Grand Marnier flan

Orange flan is the perfect hot-weather dessert. A healthy dose of Grand Marnier makes this orange flan extra special. Great for entertaining because...

Golden Milk Turmeric Latte

A nutritionally dense warming beverage to start your morning, end your day and help heal what ails you all day...

Ginger Carrot Dressing

This delicious, easy and versatile Ginger Carrot dressing is really a "super dressing" packed full of nutritious super foods. Use it to boost flavor...

Gerbera daisies in blue mason jars

If you've been following me for long you know I've fallen in love with blue mason jars & rustic frog lids. I routinely use them for flower...

Garden mule cocktail

The Garden mule is a fresh take on the Moscow mule. Blueberries, cucumber and mint are muddled, creating a garden-fresh cocktail, perfect for a hot...

Fully Loaded Israeli Couscous Salad

This fully loaded Israeli couscous salad is bursting with fruit, nuts, herbs and vegetables. It is every bit as delicious as it is healthy....

Frozen Mignonette Sauce with Cucumber

Add some wow-factor to your next raw oyster party with this easy-to-make, frozen mignonette sauce with...

Fresh ceviche is my go-to recipe when I have really fresh fish. It takes about 15 minutes to make and is always appreciated. Scoop it up with...

French Pressed-Brick Sandwich

This French take on a pressed brick sandwich makes for a delicious brown-bagged lunch, appetizers or a weeknight dinner. Make in advance and then...

Franks’ Amazing Prunes and Mascarpone Dessert

Frank's prunes and mascarpone is an enormous sleeper when it comes to desserts. Cast aside your preconceptions about prunes and give this sublime and...

A staple of French cooking, fines herbes are a blend of fresh finely minced parsley, chives, tarragon and chervil. Also spelled as fine...

Fig And Goat Cheese Rollups

Easy and delicious no-cook, gluten-free, fig appetizers that can be made in...

Favorite Products I Use in My Cooking Classes

Here is a list of favorite products I use in my cooking class on making Salad For Dinner. Most are either high in nutritional value or add amazing...

Eggplant Parmigiana

Eggplant Parmigiana is a festive dish loved by everyone. In this version, by Love and Lemons, the eggplant is baked not fried, making is simpler and...

Easy Week-Night Chicken

A quick, easy and reliable method for cooking chicken on busy weeknights that is guaranteed to come out juicy and delicious every...

Easy chicken tacos with minted tomatillo salsa

The minted tomatillo salsa elevates these quick and easy tacos to something special. Make the tomatillo salsa in advance and use leftover or...

Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

An easy chicken noodle soup for when you are feeling a bug coming on or just need a quick, but comforting meal. The magic is in the seasoning of the...

Dutch Baby Apple Pancake

This giant puffed pancake is filled with baked apples is always a crowd pleaser. For all its good looks, it is very simple to make....

Dirty Hasselback Baked Sweet Potatoes

These Cinnamon-Drenched Baked Sweet Potatoes Are Easy, Delicious and Good For You These baked sweet potatoes are my go-to comfort food when I want...

Curried Pear and Butternut Squash Soup

This soup is a wonderful cool weather treat with the comforting flavor of butternut squash, sweetened with pears and amped up with curry and ginger....

Curing Your Fish Fears, 11 Great Fish Recipes & Featured Ocean Print

1 great fish recipes to help you overcome your fear of cooking fish, plus why eat fish, where to buy fish and a great ocean print to benefit...

Cranberry Olive Oil Cake with Cream Cheese Nuggets and Walnuts

This cranberry olive oil cake is a delightful moist, spiced cake with tart cranberries and cream cheese nuggets. It is easy to make and will hold for...

Cranberry and dried cherry sauce

Dried cherries balance the tartness of the cranberries in this super-easy and super-good cranberry sauce. Great with turkey, but also wonderful on a...

Crab cakes with Asian dipping sauce

These crab cakes are an Asian fusion that combines traditional crab cake ingredients and Asian ingredients. They are quick to make and always...

Crab and corn chowder

A comforting soup, that puts you in the mood for a summer night at the sea. Hearty enough for a meal, but is best served with crusty garlic...

Classic sangria

Nothing like whipping up a batch of sangria as the weather gets warmer and your barbecue gets hotter. Here is a basic...

Cioppino, or fisherman's stew, is a great dish for entertaining and surprisingly simple to make. Better yet, it is very flexible, buy whatever...

Chorizo and Red Pepper Strata

This spicy strata is a great way to feed brunch to a crowd. Layers of bread, sauteed vegetables, chorizo sausage and cheese are melded together with...

Chorizo and potato enchiladas

Spicy chorizo is tempered by potatoes to create a very satisfying enchilada...

Chocolate Espresso Pots of Crème

These little pots of expresso flavored chocolate will satisfy the yearnings of the most ardent chocoholic. I top them off with a little expresso...

Chilled Beet & Buttermilk Soup

This gorgeously colored chilled beet and buttermilk soup is refreshing, quick and easy to prepare and makes for a dramatic presentation, especially...

Chili Crisp Where Have You Been all My Life?

Chili crisp is the best condiment you have yet to try. It is amazingly versatile and will take everything from your avocado toast, to pizza and even...

Chilean sea bass with lemon, dill & caper sauce

Pan-seared Chilean sea bass is seared on the stove, finished in the oven and draped with a quick wine, butter, lemon, dill & caper sauce. Finished in...

Chicken, potato & prosciutto kabobs

Laced with strips of prosciutto, these chicken and potato kabobs are moist and delicious and and so easy to make. Add a green salad and you have a...

Chicken, chile and tomatillo soup

A smokey chicken soup, full of roasted peppers, chiles and tomatillos is perfect for a cold winter's night....

Chicken, berry, date & candied walnut salad

Chicken, berries and candied walnuts make for a quick and satisfying weeknight...

Chicken tortilla soup

A family favorite, this chicken tortilla soup gets extra flavor from toasting and hand-grinding the spices. An array of garnishes make it fun to...

Chicken Ramen Noodle Soup with Caramelized Onions

An incredibly fragrant and satisfying chicken ramen soup. The broth is unique in that it is chock full of shredded chicken and caramelized...

Chicken Marbella

This iconic dinner-party dish of the 80's is as good as ever and easy enough for a week-night meal. Assemble the day before so it can marinate...

Chicken frisee salad with roasted peppers, manchego and Spanish paprika

Smokey Spanish paprika-dusted almonds and manchego cheese make this chicken and frisee salad a delicious, quick and light...

Chicken and tomatillo enchiladas

Enchiladas filled with chicken and roasted poblano chilies, and topped with homemade roasted poblano sauce. This recipe can be made in advance and...

Chicken and mango lettuce wraps

Fresh, light and flavor-packed, these mango and chicken stuffed lettuce cups make a great appetizer or light main...

Cherry panna cotta

Cherry panna cotta makes a wonderful, cool, summer dessert. Best of all, it can be made ahead of...

Cauliflower, snap peas & tomato salad

This veggie-dense salad is a great way to pack more veggies into your diet. Cauliflower, snap peas and tomatoes are tossed in a walnut dressing and...

Cauliflower Coconut Rice with Mango & Pineapple

Cauliflower coconut rice is a great way to enjoy all of the tropical flavors of coconut rice without the carbs. Loaded with ginger, garlic, cilantro,...

Caprese Martini

A savory martini that borrows its flavor from the classic caprese salad. Vodka is infused with tomatoes and basil, then fat-washed with a good olive...

Caesar Dressing

This is the last Caesar dressing recipe you will ever need. It is umami rich and delicious. Makes enough for multiple salads. Also delicious drizzled...

Blood Orange, Gin & Aperol Sangria

A light, citrusy, refreshing and vibrant orange sangria that is perfect for kicking off the summer at your next barbecue or picnic on the...

Blood Orange Margarita

Why do I love blood orange margaritas? Blood oranges are gorgeous. I love their red, orange and pink color. Blood oranges are tarter than regular...

Black-Eyed Peas Greek Salad

I discovered this black-eyed-peas dish on a recent trip to Greece and fell in love with this traditional Greek dish. Loaded with fresh vegetables and...

Black Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

Black rice stuffed bell peppers are healthy, delicious and comforting. Make extra and put them in the freezer for a rainy...

Beer-can chicken with and without the beer can

Cook up a delicious beer-can-like chicken, but without the beer can. Use this method to shave off 15 minutes of cooking time and get a perfect...

Basket-steamed black cod with lime sauce and vegetables

Bamboo steaming is the trifecta of fish preparations. It is incredibly easy, delicious and healthy. What's more, there is almost nothing to clean...

Basil and prosciutto-wrapped peaches

Juicy peach slices wrapped in basil and prosciutto and tossed in a Spanish sherry vinegar and cumin vinaigrette. The perfect no-cook summer...

Baked Feta with Honey and Nuts

This baked feta recipe is smack-your-head simple, easy and quick and will have your guests licking their lips and reaching for another bite. It is a...

Bacon-Wrapped Mac and Cheese Cups

A decadent combination of America's favorite foods: bacon and mac and cheese. I dare you not to like...

Avocado shrimp cocktails in a jar

Handy single-sized appetizer servings of avocado shrimp cocktail served in mason jars are perfect for outdoor dining. Take on your next picnic or...

Avocado massaged kale salad with oranges and toasted pumpkin seeds

An avocado spa treatment for your kale mellows this cantankerous crucifer, and eliminates the need for a separate dressing. You will be hooked on...

Asparagus risotto

Asparagus is the vegetable I most closely associate with spring. Roasting the asparagus in this risotto creates a mellow, comforting dish....

Asian-style coleslaw

Asian flavored coleslaw is crisp, colorful and tasty. Serve it as a salad or layer it in your pulled pork...

Asian-style baby back ribs

Lip-smacking, finger-licking Asian-style ribs are started in a crockpot and slow-cooked for several hours. Finish them in the oven or on the grill....

Asian salad with ginger carrot dressing

Traditional ginger carrot Japanese salad dressing makes this salad light, healthy and delicious. You will find many uses for it, including serving it...

Apple, Radish and Marcona Almond salad

This layered apple, radish, cheddar cheese and Marcona almond salad was inspired by a similar salad served at Mesa Restaurant in Costa Mesa,...

With it's low-alcohol content, eye-catching color and refreshing citrus and herb flavor, an Aperol spritz is the perfect cocktail for a hot summer...

Aperol Gin and Tonic

This refreshing and beautiful bright orange cocktail is perfect for Thanksgiving or truly any time of the year....

Angel food cake

Made with just a handful of everyday ingredients, Angel food cake is one of the simplest, but most delicious cakes. There are a few things you need...

A Cake, a Charcuterie Board and an Ocean-Themed Wall Print Walk Into a Bar…

Three ways to treat yourself and your loved ones while supporting restaurant and frontline healthcare...

60-Hour Sous Vide Short Ribs with Red Wine and Rosemary Glaze

These flavorful sous vide short ribs are cooked low and slow for 60 hours in a sous vide bath and then finished with a red wine and rosemary glaze....

60 Top Food Blogs That Inspire Something New For Dinner

We have combed the web for the best food bloggers. Here are 60 talented, creative, generous and passionate bloggers who will inspire you to make...

6 Essential Bar Tools to Collect & Give

Our essential list of bar tools are affordable and a will allow you to take your bartending skills up a notch or two. These tools make wonderful...

4th of July flower arrangements

Easy and beautiful 4th of July flower arrangements inspired by...

11 Favorite Holiday Cocktail Recipes

11 favorite holiday cocktail recipes to take your holiday entertaining to new heights. Find the perfect signature cocktail to delight your guests....

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