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So what’s the best way to keep apples from turning brown? We did our homework—and ate through even more apples than usual—to find out. In terms of the quality and duration of preservation, we found a clear winner. Hint: it involves salted water. But when you factor in the ease—like how realistic it is that you’ll actually use that method—the results somewhat depend on the situation, namely whether or not you’ll have a sink (and grownup) handy to rinse those slices....

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These Kofta-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers are made with ground chicken, bulgur, heaps of herbs and spices. They have just a hint of heat, and come with a tangy yogurt sauce to spoon on the side. The fact that they happen to be healthy (and easy to make) is the icing on the cake. What Is Kofta? The inspiration for these peppers is kofta, spiced ground meat that shows up in the cuisines of the Middle East, Central Asia, and pockets of the Mediterranean....

Smoked Mussels If I weren’t feeding a family of four, my shortcut for an easy summer dinner would be to pop the top of these smoked mussels open and dig in, but since I’m cooking for my family, I do the next easiest thing: spaghetti. While my pasta is boiling, I sauté some fresh summer tomatoes, garlic, and these flavor-packed mussels to make an easy sauce. I’ll add some basil and parsley from the garden and a glass of pet nat to toast a dinner well done....

You’re going to love it! Poor Man’s Lobster with Melted Butter is a dish that you’ll never forget. It’s made with halibut, so it tastes just like lobster, but it doesn’t cost a fortune. It’s our go-to recipe when we fished for halibut on the Alaskan coast. This is a great recipe if you’re looking to save some money while still getting an amazing meal! Poor Man’s Lobster My favorite way to cook halibut is with melted butter....

Elise makes a recipe for Moroccan-spiced chicken using the slow cooker that is absolutely fantastic, but I wanted to adapt it for the pressure cooker so I could make it at a moment’s notice on a busy weeknight. A Beloved Chicken Recipe Adapted for the Instant Pot To adapt Elise’s recipe for the pressure cooker (I love my Instant Pot!), I started off by sautéing the onions and garlic for a few minutes, then stirring in the spices to release their complex aromas....

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When my 9-year old visiting nephew proclaimed, “Hey, this chicken is good!,” we knew we had a keeper! I’ve since made this recipe several times, with great results. Note the reader comments. People have subbed almonds and walnuts for the cashews, and parsley for the cilantro. Great for a summer cookout! Use gloves when handling jalapeños (or a plastic sandwich bag), or coat your hands with a little oil first, before cutting the peppers, and then wash hands with warm soap and water after....

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Truth be told, its creamy texture (without the cream) and deep mushroom flavor bolstered by dried mushrooms tempts me all year long except on the hottest of summer days. I love it for lunch with a sandwich or salad. When I want to add something extra to a dinner with friends, I like to serve small bowls as a first course. It wakes up your taste buds in anticipation of the meal that will follow....

Take this salad for instance: Just one little tablespoon of miso makes an ordinary dressing pop with bright flavor. What Is Miso? Miso is fermented soybean paste. The soybeans are inoculated with a type of mold. That might sound creepy until you consider that so many favorite foods are fermented, including yogurt, cheese, wine, and sourdough bread. Over time, the soybeans transform into a salty, funky, flavorful paste that lasts indefinitely in the refrigerator....

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It’s essentially meatloaf stuffed into bell peppers and baked in the oven. My mom and dad have their own different versions, both delicious. This one is my dad’s. Video: How to Make Stuffed Bell Peppers The Best Peppers to Buy These stuffed peppers can be made with any bell pepper. Red, yellow, and orange peppers are sweeter, because they’re riper, having been on the plant longer, while green peppers have a fresh bitterness that can make a welcome contrast to the meatloaf-like filling....

Easy Beef Stroganoff There are some recipes that just take you back to simpler times, and this retro favorite is one of them. Beef Stroganoff has been a family favorite since we were kids, when the smell of rich beef and gravy welcomed us in the door after church services on Sunday. My mom would always put it together before we left and it was ready to eat when we got home....

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Perhaps it was that these lamb shanks had been sitting in our large freezer all summer long, and every time I opened it (usually to get out the ice cream maker bowl) there they were, just asking to be cooked. Finally it has cooled down enough that we can enjoy a hearty stew. Lamb shanks come from either the forelegs or the lower hind legs of a lamb, which get a lot of exercise, and therefore are great cuts for stews and slow-cooked braises....

These crescent rolls are a family staple at nearly every meal. My mother always made sure we had a basket of her homemade fluffy, buttery rolls whether it was a Sunday roast, full Thanksgiving dinner, a pot of chili or even a simple summer salad. Now that I have my own family, I find myself making them all the time, too. Dinner just doesn’t seem complete without a basket of dinner rolls on my own table....