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But for some folks, caffeine isn’t a friend. It makes them jittery, keeps them up at night, or is bad for their health. Thankfully, decaffeinated coffee allows enjoyment of coffee’s aromas and flavors without most of the caffeine. And though decaffeinated coffee has a bad reputation for being flavorless, decaf has come a long way from the old-school Folgers green canister found on the grocery store shelf. What Is Caffeine?...

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It comes together in under 25 minutes (so quick!) and it looks (and tastes!) stunning—bright colors, different textures, and a super creamy dressing. It all adds up to more than the sum of its parts. Broccolini is Great for Grilling Broccolini is a fantastic veg for the grill. Grill it quickly over high direct heat, set right over the lit coals or burners. I use a kettle charcoal grill and find that I don’t need to light a lot of coal for this and I set the lit coals on just one side of the grill....

The BEST Scrambled Eggs I’m not a huge fan of scrambled eggs. At least I wasn’t up until a few months ago. I thought that there was no technique to scrambling eggs and that they were universally supposed to bland, airy, and slightly rubbery. Then I had scrambled eggs from a French chef in French Polynesia and my mind was immediately changed. I went from merely tolerating scrambled eggs to craving them!...

This Sausage and Kale Orecchiette is a great beginner pasta dish. It has just a few ingredients, with the pasta water itself playing a star role. (Yes!) It also comes together quickly and will make you feel like a cooking rockstar even on a tired Wednesday. Suggestions and Substitutions for This Skillet Pasta Orecchiette: I like this pasta shape for this dish. The “little ears” cook quickly and do a good job of holding onto the light sauce, but feel free to substitute farfalle, penne, or even orzo!...

But all weeknight meals aren’t created equal and in the case of many jarred sauces, the ingredients, flavor, or consistency can disappoint. Some sauces are loaded with sugar while others are pureed within an inch of their lives. So our team set out to find that diamond in the ruff: the sauce with a robust, well-balanced tomato flavor and a great texture that – dare we say it – is just as good as homemade....

Now that I’m an adult and the lazy days of summer are long behind me, I kind of think seasonal eats are summer’s biggest prize. A Pie with Pennsylvania Dutch Origins This recipe gets its start from my Great Aunt Charlotte’s peach pie recipe, but I’ve made many tweaks over the years to the topping, in favor of more butter. And sometime I add berries, sometimes I don’t. She was Pennsylvania Dutch (a....

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Easy Entertaining With Pitcher Drinks I’m usually the host of our warm weather escapades. As such, I’ve figured out a few ways to make sure everyone is taken care of—and I have time to relax and enjoy the party. Large plates of food that taste great at room temperature and serving drinks by the pitcher are a couple of ways I free up my time—they are hands off. To be fair, this is not traditional sangria, but it speaks to feeling you get when drinking it, and it shares the basic components of the cocktail—wine, liquor, and fruit....

Take this tomato sauce with bacon and wine, for example. This is one of those dishes that you might only think to order in a restaurant, but it’s actually very doable in a home kitchen! Let’s dig in and make some mussels. How to Shop for Mussels Fresh mussels are readily available these days, but it’s important to check for freshness. Fresh mussels should be alive; their shells should be closed, or if they are slightly open, they should close if you tap them lightly....

This whole roasted chicken recipe is easy to make, has only 6 ingredients (two of which are salt and pepper), and only takes 5 minutes to prepare. The real secret to this chicken, however, is giving it a 24-hour rest (or longer!) in the refrigerator before roasting. This gives the skin a chance to dry out (dry skin=crispy skin) and for the seasonings to flavor the meat. If you can let it sit for 72 hours that’s even better!...

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These nutrition recommendations come out every five years and are based on reams of scientific data. The tagline this time around is Make Every Bite Count, and it emphasizes nutrient-rich foods with minimal empty calories. While it’s full of fascinating stuff (at least to me!), the document also happens to run nearly 150 pages long. To save you the hassle of wading through every detail, I’ve pulled out the highlights, as well as a dozen recipes to bring good nutrition right to your table....

What is in White Chicken Chili? There’s nothing better than gathering around a warm pot of soup with friends and family on a crisp evening. With temperatures dipping (at least in some parts of the country) we all have comfort food on the brain, and this Crockpot White Chicken Chili Recipe is one of our very favorites to make when there’s a chill in the air. And since it simmers in the slower cooker all day, your house will smell divine!...

These mini frittatas are perfect for the in-between days! You can make a batch, chill them, and then just reheat in the microwave a few at a time when you want a light breakfast or lunch. They’re also perfect for a brunch buffet, as you can make them ahead of time and reheat to serve. Whatever amount of water you use to fill the wells is about how much egg mixture you will need for your muffin tins....

Though it certainly satisfied me and my friends after a couple rounds of drinks, I found myself wanting a more classic, homemade—and dare I say better?—version of this beloved dip. I went back to my kitchen and got to work making what I personally crave when I think of spinach artichoke dip. Better-Than-Restaurant Spinach Artichoke Dip The restaurant’s dip was a little soupy, as if it were held together only by a thin cheese sauce, so I knew I’d need to tinker with that part....

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What to do with all these tomatoes? One of my favorite recipes for making use of fresh, ripe, garden tomatoes is this Italian inspired tomato salad with red onions, parsley, oregano, and avocados. My friend Michelle (we’ve known each other since age 13) first introduced me to this salad several years ago. It’s one her favorite salads to bring to summer potlucks and family gatherings. Michelle comes from a large extended Italian American family that truly loves food....