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4 recipes for a traditional St. Patrick's Day meal, and there's no corned beef in sight
If you're celebrating like they do in Ireland, you'll be cooking salmon, colcannon, cabbage and soda bread.
This fish taco recipe will perk up your fish-filled Fridays
A creamy, zesty coleslaw tops these tacos, which were inspired by the iconic San Diego dish.
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The cookbook author's recipe for Lemon Snack Cake will brighten your day — and put these baking tips to the test.
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Sunday supper: Stir-fried Hoisin Pork and Broccoli
Simple doesn't mean boring in this recipe from Christopher Kimball's "Milk Street Simple."
Breadcrumbs (yes, breadcrumbs) are the star of this pasta dish
With an assist from quality olive oil, garlic and herbs, the recipe for this simple Italian staple will be in your regular dinner rotation.
Chicken stroganoff is a new take on an old favorite dish
This recipe keeps the creamy flavors you love, but lightens it up. And it's still ready in 30 minutes.
Sunday supper: Mediterranean Grain Salad
Get a jump on salad season with this recipe from Baked by Melissa co-founder Melissa Ben-Ishay.
A simple — and delicious — carrot cake
This classic recipe gets much of its sweetness from root vegetables — and the cream cheese frosting.
Want to throw a Gilded Age dinner party? Here's the book for you
"The Gilded Age Cookbook" peeks into the extravagant parties of the 19th-century American elite, from gelatin-encased food to a monkey as the guest of honor.
Remember tamale pie? The classic comfort dish gets an upgrade
The recipe has little resemblance to tamales, but the cornbread topping makes it a dinnertime favorite.
Sunday supper: Oven-Baked Sweet Spicy Salmon with Oyster Sauce Noodles
A recipe that comes together quickly, for those times when the day slips away.
Among the many uses of millet? Polenta
The ancient cereal grain is a nutritional (and delicious) powerhouse that adds texture and flavor to meals and baked goods.
Why this Minnesota-made clay cookware should be in your kitchen
Art meets functionality as Clay Coyote in Hutchinson is one of a handful of studios in the country making versatile flameware cookware.