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This may or may not have to do with the fact that I told him that LeBron James eats A LOT of broccoli. (I don’t know if this is true or not. Lies are fine at the dinner table, people.) Despite the fact that I just told you lies at the dinner table are okay (in the name of good nutrition—let me clarify!), I tend to not love recipes that “sneak” veggies into other things....

This basic chicken congee recipe is an easy and flavorful place to start and tastes great leftover. What Is Congee? Congee, also known as rice porridge or jook, is a classic Chinese comfort food that can easily be made at home. It is a humbling dish that was commonly served in feudal China when grains and food were scarce. With just rice, water, and salt, this delicious rice porridge was made to stretch for days....

A Chowder for All Seasons You can make a batch of this simple chowder in the dead of winter or in the heat of summer. Three key ingredients—corn, poblano peppers, and tomatoes—are available all year round. I love making a large pot in late summer, when nights are cool and corn is succulent and sweet. Then, I opt for the frozen or canned corn when it’s no longer in season. Similarly, I find that supermarket poblano peppers are delicious all year long, and using canned diced tomatoes means they’ll be optimally fresh and available 365 days a year....

The pages of this cookbook are full of ideas for incorporating cranberries into every meal of the day. Didn’t think you needed that many cranberry recipes? Think again! As usual, Sally has hit it out of the park and given us a collection of recipes that are sure to become favorites. Get the book! The Cranberry Cookbook by Sally Pasley Vargas Most of us probably associate cranberries with Thanksgiving dinner, but Sally makes a convincing argument for giving cranberries some year-round attention....

It’s spicy, soft, and usually some crazy vibrant orange red color from the chili the meat is mixed with. There’s almost always some in the fridge; my mother typically uses this sausage to mix in with scrambled eggs for breakfast. This week we tried our hand at a chorizo version of mac and cheese. (As if regular mac and cheese wasn’t good enough, hah!) Aye aye aye, this turned out great!...

Chicken breast cutlets are dredged in flour to give the meat a slight crust and add some body to the sauce. Sautéed mushrooms, garlic, Parmesan, and wilted spinach flavor the cream sauce that pairs wonderfully with the chicken. It’s satisfying but not too rich, reminiscent of creamed spinach but with the addition of hearty chicken and mushrooms. How to Cut Chicken Cutlets Chances are you’ll find chicken cutlets at your local grocery, often in packs of four....

Earl Grey tea is the perfect ingredient to put in baked goods itself because the tea is infused with bergamot, a citrus fruit that falls somewhere between lemon and bitter orange in terms of flavor. It is deeply aromatic and floral, which is balanced by the malty, earthy notes of the black tea base. Here, the tea scents a tender yogurt cake, which is traditionally a French cake made with plain yogurt, olive oil, eggs, flour, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt....

You’ll have fun making swirls or stripes or whatever whimsical patterns your spoon or spatula leads you to! I used this frosting to make this Sour Cream Chocolate Cake, but you could use it to frost a layer cake, a batch of cupcakes, or any baked good that would do well with some chocolate frosting. Bake a Cake for This Chocolate Frosting Recipe! Chocolate Snack Cake Vanilla Buttermilk Layer Cake Double Chocolate Cupcakes Gluten-Free Vanilla Birthday Cake Chocolate Mint Cupcakes...

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Amy highly recommended the grilled cheese sandwich with bacon and pear, and it was, true to Amy’s suggestion, fabulous! The sweet pear worked beautifully with the bacon and sharp cheddar. A great combination. Bartlett pears are just now finally making a show at the markets and I made these sandwiches for the family this week. We also tried them with ham, in place of the bacon. The bacon won. There is a debate here as to whether gruyere would do well in place of the cheddar....

But I’m still making my nut and seed butter! It’s so quick and simple—and I like that you can control exactly what’s in it. How to Make Sunflower Butter This recipe is specifically for sunflower seed butter, which is perfect for allergy-prone kiddos and their friends. If you’ve never made nut or seed butter at home, don’t worry. It’s really easy and there is very little hands-on time: Going from seed to velvety butter takes about 7 to 8 minutes total....

In Spain, many people enjoy these hunks of tomato-covered bread for breakfast. Served as an appetizer, they’re sometimes topped with ham, anchovies, or a slice of cheese. Of course, you can add your own toppings beyond the basics, such as fresh herbs or hard-boiled egg slices. What Is Pan con Tomate? It all started in Catalan in northeastern Spain. The locals use hanging tomatoes from the markets there to make pan con tomate....

In this case you marinate the chicken pieces overnight, but once you take them out of the marinade, they take less than 20 minutes to cook. My father adapted this recipe from one on a local sausage maker’s calendar, of all places. We futzed with it a bit, pounded the chicken thighs for more even cooking, used olive oil instead of vegetable spray, and served it with some of my mother’s awesome Spanish rice....

For this quick vegetarian version, I used cubes of extra-firm tofu lightly pan-fried to create a beautiful, crispy, golden crust. The inside remains soft and the contrasting texture is lovely! I finish it off with fresh, colorful vegetables like shiitake mushrooms, sugar snap peas, and chopped bell peppers. A sweet and spicy orange sauce adds a burst of flavor that coats all of the ingredients. Meatless meals just got more exciting!...

Is Bacon Good in Stuffing? Yes! It gives the stuffing so much flavor! You have to put this Bacon Stuffing on your Thanksgiving menu this year. It is unbelievably good! Forget about the stuff you buy in the box – this should be a new holiday tradition. I have used sausage in dressings and stuffings before, but this is the first time I’ve tried bacon. It took me about 30 minutes to prep and then it went right in the oven....

What Are Freeze-Dried Raspberries? The frosting makes this cake shine! It’s a bright, tart, and undeniably-raspberry-flavored frosting made with ground freeze-dried raspberries. Freeze-drying is a method of preserving the raspberries by freezing them and removing water with a low-pressure vacuum. They become light as a feather while preserving their tartness and sweetness. Pulverize whole freeze-fried raspberries in a food processor or spice grinder into a flavorful berry dust. Freeze-dried raspberries can be found at most grocery stores these days, usually in 1- to 2-ounce packages....

It is a combo of wild rice and white rice, cooked in stock and tossed with celery, toasted pine nuts, peas, dried cranberries, and a sesame oil-infused vinaigrette. The recipe makes a lot! It also holds up well to sitting around, so it’s a perfect salad to bring to a summer BBQ. Don’t know about you, but I love rice salads. If you have a favorite one, please let us know about it in the comments....