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A simple — and delicious — carrot cake
This classic recipe gets much of its sweetness from root vegetables — and the cream cheese frosting.
Taste
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Taste
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.
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How to take a recipe from good to great
Creamy roasted mushroom soup uses a few key tricks and ingredients to bring out the best flavors.
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Here's the secret to making the perfect roasted chicken
This recipe involves a kitchen shears, a blend of seasonings and a really hot roasting pan.
Taste
Author is bringing her love of Scandinavian baking (and Prince) to Minnesota
Chef Nichole Accettola's new cookbook is a love letter to the sweet treats of Scandinavia, and she'll be at the American Swedish Institute just in time for semlor season.
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Roasted peppers perk up any appetizer plate
From football to film, it's the season of watch parties. Go spicy with roasted mini-bell peppers, and smooth with fresh guacamole.
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Master your Mardi Gras celebration with red beans and rice
The traditional Creole recipe takes its own sweet time to develop the flavors, but it's worth the wait.
Taste
7 tips for baking better brownies
It doesn't matter if you're making them from a mix or from scratch. Just a few tweaks will help raise your dessert game.
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The best grilled cheese sandwich is made in the air fryer
Steady, even heat makes for prime meltiness and nearly hands-free cooking.
Taste
5 appetizer recipes to make on Super Bowl Sunday (or any day)
The teams for this year's big game are set. Now it's time to focus on what really matters: the food.
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3 classic comfort food recipes you should master
When re-creating well-loved meals, perfection is not the ideal.
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The key to good chili is all in the beans
This recipe leans on white beans and corn, with spice that's tamed by lime and cilantro-laced yogurt.
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Enchiladas pachuqueñas bring a delicious mild heat
Mild-mannered poblanos bring an easy heat to a favorite Mexican food.
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