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What Are Morel Mushrooms? Morel mushrooms are wild mushrooms foraged from wooded areas during the spring months, usually March to June. The mushrooms grow at the base of dying or dead trees and require rain and warming spring temperatures to grow well. States such as Michigan and Wisconsin are known for morel hunting, but morels are also found in Virginia, Kentucky, the Pacific Northwest, some areas of California, and parts of Europe....

The Case for Freshly Ground Pepper The “pepperiness” of pepper comes from the compound piperine, which is a stimulant. Sure, pepper packs heat, but when it’s freshly ground, it’s also fruity and bright, and its interplay with different foods and textures is varied and nuanced. Besides, grinding fresh pepper is satisfying. You can adjust the coarseness so it’s chunky and irregular or consistent and fine. You see those peppery specks trickling out of the grinder onto your food....

Avocado Egg Rolls These Avocado Egg Rolls are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside and are such a delightful snack idea! I first had a version of avocado egg rolls at a restaurant years ago and was hooked! The only problem was, I knew they were deep fried and probably high in calories. I could have eaten the entire plate if not for the results on my waistline. So I set about making a version that was lower in calories but didn’t take away from the flavor....

They require much of the year to grow, lots of space and tender care: You need to hill up soil around them on a regular basis to get that shank—the part you eat—long and white enough to be worth it. So when you find well-grown leeks, treat them regally. This braise preserves the integrity of the leeks; at the table, you cut them with a knife and fork to eat, almost like a main course....

No, this may not the prettiest dessert in the galaxy, but what it lacks in presentation, it more than makes up for in sticky, gooey, pull-apart deliciousness. Video: How to Make Caramel Apple Monkey Bread Many recipes for monkey bread use with biscuit dough for the base. But while I have zero issues with biscuit dough, in my imagination monkey bread is always a yeasted affair. Specifically, pillowy balls of dough spackled together with plenty of sticky cinnamon-sugar....

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Combine it with a bit of good olive oil and you have the ultimate condiment to dunk crusty bread or warm pita into. The once hard-to-find mixture is now becoming more and more popular in the United States — so much so that Trader Joe’s now even sells their own version! Here’s everything you need to know about this magical Egyptian mix and how to enjoy it in your own kitchen....

Ground beef is a staple for many fast and easy weeknight meals. It’s budget-friendly, easy to prepare, and has favorable health benefits. It is abundant in protein, iron, vitamins B6 and B12, and other essential vitamins and minerals making it a healthy choice for family meals. Tips on How to Cook Ground Beef Cook your ground beef in a cast iron skillet to get that perfect brown appearance, texture, and flavor....

Zucchini at this stage hardly needs any adornment. I like to cut my zucchini into thin coins and toss them in a hot skillet with some oil until they start to turn golden-brown. That’s it! With only six ingredients and about 15 minutes of your time, you have a beautiful vegetable dish for your summer table. How to Slice the Zucchini I like to use a mandoline to slice the zucchini into thin, uniform circles, but you can also use a food processor with a slicing blade or your chef’s knife....

Madre’s Mushroom Rice Madre’s Mushroom Rice is one of my favorite side dishes. It is rich and savory with a little bit of crunch from the almonds. This recipe comes from my husband’s grandma Carol (lovingly called Madre by some folks in the family). She passed away last year and I love being able to make her recipes for my family as a way of remembering her. She loved to bring people together and she knew that good food was one of the best ways to do that....

That is, except for the citrus. All over Sacramento, and most of California, orange, grapefruit, and lemon trees are laden with bright fruit. Meyer lemons in particular are well suited for home landscapes, which is why so many people have their own backyard tree. Supposedly they don’t orchard well, but if they are spaced out enough, as in one in my backyard and one in yours, they’re fine. The fruit is a cross between an orange and lemon, so the peel is a little more orangey than a regular lemon, and the juice is not nearly as tart....

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But it doesn’t have to be that way—a Mudslide can be subtle, and while rich, not nearly as sweet as you might think. Due to the association with dessert, a Mudslide is typically enjoyed as an after-dinner drink. If you’re thinking of enjoying this a little later as a nightcap, just be forewarned that caffeine levels in coffee liqueurs can vary, so check the label first. It might be the difference between perking you up after a big dinner and pacing the floor at 2 in the morning....

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There are just four main ingredients: frozen puff pastry, potatoes, olive oil, and herbs. Can’t beat that. Most puff pastry comes in such thin sheets that you don’t even need to do much more than unwrap it. (If your pastry seems thick, you can quickly roll it with a rolling pin.) Just fold the edges over to create a crust, scatter with thinly sliced golden potatoes, and bake. This is the sort of knock-out dish that you pull from the oven and guests immediately flock around for a piece....

Every year, my dad would fry latkes (pronounced LOT-kuz) in a skillet of hot oil, but it bothered him that his batter of grated potatoes would turn gray so quickly from exposure to the air. So he decided to come up with a better latke recipe. The Secret to Crispy Latkes My father was an engineer with chemist envy, and there wasn’t anything he couldn’t figure out with a little trial and error, so he decided to solve this latke problem once and for all....

Shrimp Pasta Salad This Shrimp Pasta Salad combines the zesty, fresh flavors of lemon, dill, and shrimp together for a delicious summer meal. I tried a similar recipe at a Pampered Chef party several years ago and fell in love! During the summer I crave shrimp all the time, so I thought I would recreate it. This recipe features a light, tangy dill sauce with chunky fresh veggies tossed in with big bites of shrimp and pasta....