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One such go-to move is a corn on the cob bar. Yes, it is just what it sounds like, and yet, it’s so much more. High summer corn on the cob is grilled in the husk and served with a bevy of toppings and sides so that everyone can assemble the cobs of their dreams. The idea all started when I wanted to make elotes for a group of friends one July night....

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With the former, you have more room to work with dairy-based dressings, meats, and cheeses; for the latter, you may want to consider a punchier set of ingredients with a more refreshing bite in hotter weather. A vinegar or spicy dressing works well here, as do more acidic components, including marinated vegetables or pickles. And don’t forget the herbs! Soft herbs, such as basil, parsley, and cilantro, supply fresh flavors that round out the whole dish....

You can stick to guacamole basics, or you can have some fun with it and play around with various add-ins. It’s still a fan favorite, but now a conversation starter as well. Start With Ripe Avocados A good guacamole can only come from nicely ripened avocados. Ripen them by leaving them on your counter. If you need to speed things up, place unripe avocados in a paper bag with an apple or a banana and close the bag....

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Hah! Once again, we’re kicking off the summer with a zucchini beast producing far more than we can eat. Fortunately, we have recipes like this one that use lots of zucchini, and we have friends and neighbors who happily accept the baked goods made from them. This chocolate zucchini bread, for example, uses 4 whole cups of freshly grated zucchini, for two loaves. That’s at least a day or two of produce from our plant....

“Have you ever had a pork burger?,” Paul asked, eyes bright. Upon hearing my response in the negative, Paul added, “You have to try my wife Phyllis’ pork burgers. They’re amazing.” Thinking of burgers made out of pork, I can’t say I was convinced, even when he continued, “Everyone in Iowa eats pork burgers.” But when Paul pointed out his wife’s recipe in the Niman Ranch Cookbook I saw the light....

Homemade General Tso’s Chicken This General Tso’s Chicken is near and dear to my heart. It’s actually the first meal my husband, Jared, ever made for me back when we were dating. How lucky am I to have a husband that loves to cook and makes a great chef! With a recipe as good and easy as this, you won’t ever have to, or want to, order-out for Chinese food again....

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Homemade Enchilada Sauce Homemade Enchilada Sauce is so delicious and easy to make, there’s no reason to ever buy the stuff in the can again. This is actually the same recipe that can be found with our Kate’s Enchiladas from Scratch recipe, but has gotten so many rave reviews we thought it was deserving of its own post. Emily’s sister in law Katelyn was kind enough to share this recip with all of you....

This delicious hot apple cider drink is a specialty of New England. Spiced with a clove-studded orange, nutmeg, allspice, and cinnamon, hot mulled cider is the perfect drink to serve during the holidays. Dark rumSpiced rumBrandyBourbonMadeira wine Choosing the Best Cider for Mulled Cider This recipe works best with fresh-pressed cider that’s sold refrigerated rather than shelf-stable cider, which is basically pasteurized apple juice. If you can get cider at a farmers market or local orchard, all the better....

One thing about gluten-free pasta that is definitely different than its wheat counterpart, though? How you should cook it. Gluten-free pasta has a tendency to get gummy, mushy, or stick together if it’s cooked for too long or too short. It’s more finicky than regular pasta that way. And the cook time on the package? Don’t trust it. But it is possible to get perfectly al dente gluten-free pasta! Here’s how to do it....

It takes planning ahead, delegating where you can, and making a few smart tweaks to get yourself organized. After years of making either part or all of the meal, I’ve learned a thing or two about making things easier on yourself. Here’s the game plan: Get Your Knives Sharpened … Now I learned this one the hard way last year when I went to do some serious chopping and … struggled....

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In this case, I combine whole wheat pastry flour with all-purpose flour to create a light fluffy texture with the nutty flavor. I also tossed in chopped walnuts, a little orange zest, and all those great warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. The result is a breakfast treat that pairs perfectly with cold mornings and hot tea. Why Use Whole Wheat Pastry Flour The folks at Bob’s Red Mill offer a pretty good explanation of flours....

The bad news? If you have little kids, it’s especially messy. Do you even know how far a 2-year-old can launch a spoon of broth?! You don’t want to know! How to Make Easy Homemade Chicken Soup Making an all-day chicken noodle soup is one of my favorite ways to spend a lazy and chilly Saturday, but honestly, who has the time? (I used to have the time. But now I spend my time researching how to get Nutella out of the couch....

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