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  • Recipe Of The Day: An Easy Labor Day Cocktail

    This is an easy spitzer you can make whenever you need a pick me up. This chilled beverage is made up of red wine, an assortment of fruits and more. You can easily swap the red wine for white wine if you prefer.

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  • What Is Imitation Crab?

    What is imitation crab if it isn't actually shellfish? And is it vegetarian? Is imitation crab gluten-free? We answer these questions (and more)

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Recipes (89)

  • Cream Cheese Frosting

    This is a recipe you'll really get mileage from. Spread this delicious frosting between layers of red velvet or spice cake, smooth it over warm cinnamon rolls, or use it as a decadent dip for sliced apples and strawberries.

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  • Tomato Soup Cake

    A can of condensed tomato soup is the secret ingredient in this fun retro dessert. Along with keeping it moist, tomato soup gives the cake its signature reddish hue and a touch of tangy sweetness.

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  • Golden Clam Chowder

    This comforting soup is a cross between New England and Rhode Island clam chowder. It takes the best of both soups to create a warming bowl of goodness.

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  • Apple Bread Pudding

    Serve this decadent dessert warm with vanilla ice cream over the top. It's superb for autumn! (And a great way to use up all those apples from the trip to the apple orchard).

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  • Mussels Marinara

    This garlicky, addictive dish is best served with crusty bread. Try placing pieces of bread at the bottom of a bowl and spooning the sauce and mussels on top. That way, the bread soaks in the flavorful tomato sauce.

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  • Chocolate Soufflé

    It doesn't get much better than this classic French dessert. Here's how to make deliciously romantic chocolate soufflé, right in your own kitchen.

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  • Sautéed Spinach And Mushrooms

    How do you make vegetables tasted as good as they do at the steakhouse? Here's a hint: chopped shallots, lots and lots of butter, plus the magic of a pinch of sugar.

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  • Garlic Rolls

    The key to these fluffy, garlicky knots—don’t overwork the dough, be gentle, and use oil but no flour for forming the dough. These garlic rolls are heavenly when served warm right from the oven.

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  • Mushroom Barley Soup

    Mushroom barley soup is a diner classic, and this version is a top seller at Ben's Kosher Deli in Boca Raton, Florida. This comforting soup is made with homemade chicken stock, kosher beef bones, pearl barley and mushrooms.

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  • Roasted Tomato And Jalapeño Salsa

    This spicy and flavorful salsa is great spooned over almost any white fish, grilled chicken or pork. It's a quick, easy and healthy way to add flavor to any dish.

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  • Parmesan Au Gratin Potatoes

    The addition of egg in the cream mixture adds a rich custardy filling to this decadent side dish. While it would be easy to make a meal out of these potatoes alone, this recipe goes great with a juicy steak or roast pork loin.

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  • Black Walnut Pie

    For the Hammons family, the nation’s largest processor and distributor of black walnuts, the holiday table wouldn’t be complete without their black walnut pie recipe.

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  • Cream Of Vegetable Soup

    For this healthy, warming soup, use root vegetables of your choice: butternut squash, sweet potato, carrots, or any other vegetable available at your local grocery. No need to fret over exact vegetables or exact amounts.

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  • Yankee Bean Soup

    This soup is definitely a meal in itself and especially good during the cold winter months. Serve it with a good loaf of bread; a couple of hot cherry peppers also are good.

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  • Soy-Glazed Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

    This unique recipe uses three different cooking methods—blanching, frying and sautéing. Blanching cooks the sprouts slightly, frying briefly blisters the leaves, creating a crispy texture, and they are finished by sautéing.

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  • Roasted Cauliflower With Garlic And Marinara

    This savory vegetable dish features roasted cauliflower tossed with garlic and simmered in marinara. You could stop right there, but why? Top it off with a mix of feta, Asiago and mozzarella cheeses and fresh basil.

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  • Maple Pecan Bark

    This maple pecan bark would make a great holiday gift for friends and neighbors—or a simple treat to have on hand for guests.

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  • Smoked Old Fashioned

    Brisk, chilly weather means that it's time to partake in all the cozy things: warm socks, crackling fires and drinks that will warm your belly. This smoky whiskey cocktail is a quick way to create that snug vibe.

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  • Pumpkin Chili With Moonshine Sour Cream

    In this great cold-weather dish, butternut squash and pumpkin add sweetness and spice to hearty chili and a scoop of sour cream infused with sweet apple pie moonshine reduction adds a jolt of countrified fun.

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  • Pecan Pie Bars

    These tempting bars are a holiday favorite dessert, with all the flavors of pecan pie in an easy-to-make bar form. This recipe is great for cookie exchanges because you bake just one pan instead of multiple batches as you do for individual cookies.

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  • Sausage And Lentil Soup

    This lentil soup is hearty without being heavy. The pieces of Italian sausage with fennel and the crispy onion garnish add great flavor and texture. This soup freezes well, but don’t add the garnishes until serving.

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  • Gluten-Free Cornbread

    Just because you're following a gluten-free diet doesn't mean you have to miss out on your favorite baked goods, like sweet cornbread. This recipes uses cornmeal and brown and white rice flour to give the bread its signature softness and density.

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  • Pumpkin Cheesecake

    Get in the mood for fall and the holidays by baking this sweet treat. This recipe adds an autumn twist to traditional cheesecake with canned pumpkin and a crunchy pecan-graham cracker crust.

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  • Great Pumpkin Cookies

    What could be more "autumn" than a sweet treat made with cinnamon, pumpkin, walnuts and raisins? These cookies are sure to delight in the fall, or any time of the year you're craving a hearty snack.

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  • Cinnamon-Spice Berry Popcorn

    If you're looking for a festive snack to nibble on during the crisp days of autumn right through the holidays, this is it. Fresh popcorn is coated with a sweet and spicy mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and dried cranberries.

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  • Polish Pumpkin Soup With Dumplings

    While just tad on the sweet side, this hearty and delicious soup will bring welcome warmth to the autumn table. For a beautiful presentation, garnish the soup with a few toasted pumpkin seeds, some chopped dill, and a dollop of sour cream.

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  • Ginger Turmeric Popcorn

    This fall-inspired recipe flavors freshly popped popcorn with honey, turmeric, ginger and lemon zest. Make a double batch—this healthy snack gets gobbled up quickly.

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  • Spaghetti Squash With Spicy Walnut Picada And Parmesan

    A container of cooked spaghetti squash strands keeps days in the refrigerator and reheats beautifully in the microwave. Season the strands as you would pasta—simply with oil and pepper—or lavishly with a walnut picada and cheese.

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  • Kabocha Hash With Minted Ricotta And Caper-Raisin Relish

    Make this tasty hash for any time of the day. This recipe use seasonal squash paired with a sweet and tangy relish and a dollop of minty ricotta. Serve this on the side of grilled chicken or add fried egg tot he skill for an easy breakfast.

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  • Roasted Acorn Squash, Two Ways

    Try these two different ways to enjoy your acorn squash. Baking squash whole for a short period of time will soften it somewhat so it’s easier to cut in half.

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  • Caper-Raisin Relish

    This nearly-addictive sweet and tangy caper raisin relish complements virtually everything from simple steamed squash to grilled poultry.

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  • Grilled Butternut Rounds

    Serve these grilled squash rounds on brioche rolls smeared with mayonnaise and topped with grilled onion and pickles for a very satisfying meatless burger. Or, sprinkle with herbs and a little lime juice and serve with cooked farro or French lentils.

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  • Mock Chopped Liver

    Learn how to make vegetarian mock chopped liver to serve at Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur break-fast, or just because. Made with peas, onions and walnuts, this plant-based dip is sure to impress.

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  • Kaddo Bowrani

    This pumpkin appetizer is one of the most popular menu items at The Helmand, the iconic Baltimore restaurant serving fine Afghan cuisine.

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  • Vietnamese Pumpkin Soup

    Use kabocha squash or canned pumpkin puree to make a delicious Vietnamese pumpkin soup recipe that’s easy, fast and healthy.

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  • Pumpkin Chocolate Bread

    This bread is a welcome treat for breakfast, afternoon tea or for dessert (and is especially delicious served with sliced ripe pears). Since the recipe doubles perfectly, make two loaves.

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  • Quick Apple-Plum Crisp

    This speedy apple-plum crisp recipe uses the magic of the microwave to get a delicious dessert on the table in no time flat.

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  • Easy Apple Crisp

    Here’s an easy-to-follow apple crisp that is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser anytime of the year. Just make sure not to forget the cinnamon!

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  • Honey And Thyme Strawberry Sauce

    This strawberry sauce, infused with red wine, thyme and cardamom, tastes equally great on ice cream as it does grilled pork, duck or chicken. Make a double batch—it keeps a week or more in the refrigerator and can even be frozen.

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  • Balsamic And Black Pepper Strawberries

    Strawberries are a natural fit for sweet dishes, but they also go great with savory seasonings such as sweet-tart balsamic vinegar and black pepper. These macerated strawberries make a terrific topping for avocado toast or stirred into warm brown rice with garbanzo beans and chives.

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  • Strawberry Ricotta Toast

    Toasted bread is spread with ricotta, then covered with a strawberry sauce flavored with cardamom, bay leaves, coriander seeds, ginger and thyme.

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  • White Chocolate Macadamia Blondies

    The perfectly portioned dessert for any get-together, these blondies are a take on decadent brownies, made with white chocolate macadamia nuts. Paired with vanilla ice cream, these tiny treats are a great end to any day.

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  • Coconut Mango Ice Cream

    Sure, ice cream is refreshing in the summer. But we also crave it in the spring, autumn, winter—it really is the ultimate year-round dessert. Make this easy, fruity treat whenever you get the hankering for a little frozen sunshine.

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  • Our Favorite Pie Crust

    Many people are intimidated by the idea of making pie crust, but there's no need to be. This recipe is easy and essentially fool-proof. It yields the perfect deep dish double pie crust, so start dreaming up your favorite fillings.

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  • Smoky Pork Stew With Cabbage And Sauerkraut

    Pork stew with melted cabbage and sauerkraut is a hearty, tangy, satisfying dish suited for cold winter nights. Some version of this pork and cabbage stew, called bigos, is enjoyed throughout Poland, where it is considered the national dish.

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  • Pasta With Fennel And Sausage

    Often a recipe that calls for Italian sausage will specify whether you should use links with fennel seed, here the choice is up to you. Sausages with fennel seed and the licorice flavor from the fresh fennel bulb will be intensified; pick those without, and the flavor will be quieter.

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  • Chicken Piccata With Rice

    In Italian cooking, the word "piccata," as in veal piccata or chicken piccata, stems from an old verb, "piccare," meaning "to prick." Although the word isn't used much today, chicken piccata remains a staple in Italian cooking. 

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  • Cheese And Spinach Manicotti With Meat Sauce

    Cheese and spinach manicotti with meat sauce makes a hearty family dinner or main course for an Italian-style buffet. The filling and sauce can be made the day before and the casserole can be assembled several hours in advance, if desired.

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  • Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

    This versatile sauce is made of shredded cucumber and plain yogurt. Use Greek yogurt or try labneh, the Middle Eastern yogurt, which imparts an especially rich and satisfying flavor. Serve this sauce with grilled lamb and flatbreads, toasted until warm on the grill.

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  • Homemade Gnocchi

    Making gnocchi from scratch might seem like a daunting cooking task, but the process is easier than you think. These pillowy delights can be cooked the same day or frozen for several weeks. They cook beautifully straight from the freezer!

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  • Strawberry-Rhubarb Deep Dish Pie

    To top off a great meal, gather round the kitchen counter and enjoy a dessert favorite: fresh rhubarb and strawberry pie. For the crust, use vegetable shortening for easy dough handling and maximum flakiness; unsalted butter adds rich flavor.

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  • Shrimp And Vegetable Tramezzini

    Tramezzini are neat sandwiches with the fillings perfectly aligned to the very edge and made with plain white bread. Make them yourself at home, and have them for lunch or for antipasti.

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  • Basic Roasted Chicken Thighs

    Learning how to cook chicken thighs in the oven is just as easy as seasoning them simply and letting your appliance do its thing.

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  • Garlic And Spice Grilled Leg Of Lamb

    Lamb marries perfectly with garlic. Sweet spices such as cardamom and cinnamon likewise complement. I like to serve the grilled lamb with a condiment made of shredded cucumber and plain yogurt.

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  • Double Salmon And Chives On Rye

    A salad of salmon, both smoked and canned, mixed with hot sauce, chopped fennel (for crunch), red pepper and chives, tops slices of rye in this smorrebrod-style sandwich.

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  • Skillet Provolone With Salad

    The thickness of the cheese is more important here than the shape. I have used a wedge of imported provolone, squares of kasserie cheese and two half-moon-shaped pieces of domestic provolone. All will work, as long as they are 3/4- to 1-inch thick.

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  • Crab Salad Louis

    Though there is some discrepancy as to where crab salad Louis was invented, everyone agrees that this wonderful seafood-based salad includes huge chunks of cold poached crab and is garnished with hard-cooked eggs, black olives and a house dressing of either thousand island or Russian.

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  • Classic French Vinaigrette

    Spending a little time on even a simple salad is the difference between a great salad and one that is an organic afterthought. Insist, too, on homemade dressings--I am always a trifle suspicious of bottled dressings that have an inordinately long shelf life.

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  • Salade Niçoise

    This composed salad is perfect to serve when entertaining guests at lunch. Serve family-style along with a loaf of fresh crusty bread and sweet butter.

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  • Waldorf Salad

    This Waldorf salad recipe includes the classic ingredients apple and celery, as well as a host of other tempting goodies, like currants, walnuts and green grapes. It's lightly tossed with a piquant homemade mayonnaise dressing that's flavored with a touch of curry powder.

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  • 'Oscar Of The Waldorf' Salad

    Waldorf salad, oddly enough, was invented not by a chef or restaurateur, but by the Waldorf's hotel maître d', Oscar Tschirky. Created to honor the hotel's 1893 opening, this salad is served with countless variations.

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  • Caesar Salad

    Although Californians often claim this salad as their own, the Caesar salad was the 1924 invention of a Tijuana, Mexico, restaurateur, Caesar Cardini.

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  • Basic Vinaigrette

    From this private stock of basic vinaigrette, one can add such items as chopped tarragon or basil, crushed garlic or fresh dill, and never repeat the same dressing twice.

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  • Original Cobb Salad

    The famed Cobb salad has to be one of the most colorful of all salad classics. Traced back to 1936 and the then- owner of the renowned Brown Derby restaurant/landmark then in Hollywood, Robert Cobb's salad best can be described as a cross between a salad and a club sandwich. 

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  • Cornetti

    Make these crescent-shaped Italian pastries on the weekend, when you have time to properly prepare and shape the dough. Cornetti are a labor of love, for sure, but when you bite into one, you will swear you are back in Italy.

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