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LOS ANGELES -- Like many in Southern California, I grew up eating guacamole the way it is made almost everywhere in the United States, from Tex-Mex joints to West Coast margarita houses. The basic ingredients of avocado, tomato, onion and lime juice have defined the Mexican American style. Chile and garlic are also present in most cases but (in ...Read more

Looking for Valentine’s Day dinner plans?

Waffle House is inviting customers to celebrate the sweet occasion — but you’ll need to book a table.

The Atlanta-based diner is taking reservations at more than 200 locations nationwide, according to the restaurant’s website.

Customers are encouraged to call between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to ...Read more

In the quiet fishing villages along the Italian coast, the day's catch is transformed into the evening's feast, simple yet full of flavor. Our Sunset Prawns Delight is just such a dish, born from the union of sea, fire, and the setting sun.

Ingredients Large prawns Olive oil SaltInstructions Heat the olive oil in a pan over ...Read more

We love scalloped potatoes, but most recipes call for more than an hour of oven time to soften the potatoes, so we wanted a streamlined recipe that could be made any night of the week.

We started by parboiling sliced russet potatoes in a combination of heavy cream and chicken broth on the stovetop. Then we stirred in some sharp cheddar cheese ...Read more

Experience the harmony of the daylight with Daylight Duet Pancakes and Syrup. This classic combination of fluffy pancakes drenched in sweet syrup sings a duet as harmonious as the daylight.

Ingredients 1 cup pancake mix 3/4 cup water Butter for the pan Maple syrup for serving Fresh berries for garnishInstructions ...Read more

These mini chocolate tarts make for the perfect afternoon baking project. Use the microwave to easily melt chocolate and coconut milk into a simple ganache filling. Top it off with a ripe raspberry or switch up fruit for variety.

Mini Vegan Chocolate Tarts

Makes 15 tarts

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

1 (2-ounce) ...Read more

We all know fruits and veggies are “good” for us. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control only about 10% to 20% of Americans eat the daily recommended amount of two to three cups of veggies and one and a half cups of fruits each day.

Fruits and vegetables are full of fiber, which aids digestive health, can help reduce the risk...Read more

The late author Nora Ephron had it right when she said that the ultimate comfort food is potatoes. In her case, it was mashed potatoes. For me I’m a lover of potato casseroles. I find this variation on potatoes gratin my antidote to tough times and freezing weather. It’s a taste memory that never gets old.

This casserole features sliced ...Read more

Giant, larger-than-life beans make beautiful entree offerings. Turning those beans into a hearty main course, flavored with pork and colorful vegetables, brightens up dinner.

The Royal Corona white bean is super fat and buttery, measuring nearly two inches in length when cooked. Same for the giant white lima beans, Christmas lima beans, ayocote...Read more

I love a simple salad with a bright and flavor-packed vinaigrette. For me, this miso lime vinaigrette makes any salad taste extra special. Not only can you whip it up in just under 10 minutes, but it’s also filled with bright lime flavor, subtle hints of garlic, and a warm, spicy kick from the fresh ginger.

Miso is the star of the show here. ...Read more

When my winter hibernation mode really sets in, I want my meals to be cozy and comfortable, but I also want them to be easy. That’s where this soup comes swooping in to save the weeknight with a sheet pan and a blender.

Instead of dicing all your vegetables nice and small, sweating them in a pot, and stirring over the stove, this recipe lets ...Read more

How to Zolafy a Dessert

I’m one of those lucky people who can read a recipe and taste it in my head. I hope you are one too, but if you’re not, with a few guiding steps you can learn how to do it.

When you look on the internet (the world’s largest cookbook) these days, you’ll figure out there are duplications of recipes ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — As a founder of Della Terra Italian restaurant and Burghers Brewing Co., Fiore Moletz has always focused on running sustainable businesses. Burghers Brewing has earned a platinum designation from the nonprofit Sustainable Pittsburgh; Della Terra has a gold designation.

"It's always been something that we held close to our hearts ...Read more

Younger me was a dreamer of big things.

And amid those that involved world travel, an esteemed career and enviable, incandescent romance, one was pervasive — in particular as I trudged, leash in hand, through the unglamorous gray slush of Jersey City in January, with dawn’s first light creating a similarly steely sky overhead.

One day, I ...Read more

This hearty one-pot soup is one to put on speed dial in your winter kitchen.

Chock-full of vegetables, it’s flexible and accommodating, just right for swapping in whatever you happen to have in the refrigerator or freezer. I like to sizzle in a little sausage for more flavor and depth, but it’s just as good without. As it simmers, the ...Read more