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Springtime Sunshine Lemon Bars
Experience the bright warmth of a spring day with these Springtime Sunshine Lemon Bars. The tartness of the lemon curd and the sweet buttery crust create a harmonious balance that's as refreshing and invigorating as the first bloom of spring flowers.
Ingredients 1 cup of flour 1/2 cup of butter 1/4 cup of sugar 1 can of ...Read more
Seaside Sigh Clam Chowder
Relive the sound of crashing waves and the smell of salt air with this Seaside Sigh Clam Chowder. The creamy richness of the soup, combined with the briny sweetness of the clams, is a comforting dish that will transport you to a seaside town.
Ingredients 1 can of clams, with juice 2 cups of heavy cream 2 potatoes Salt and ...Read more
Bubbly Bagels with Lox
Let the Bubbly Bagels with Lox transport you to the heart of New York City, where this traditional dish hails from.
Ingredients Bagels Cream cheese Lox (smoked salmon)Instructions Slice and toast the bagels.
Spread cream cheese on each half, then top with lox.
Each bite of this delightful dish tastes like a ...Read more
Delightful Durian Toast
Venture into the world of exotic fruits with this unusual, yet flavorful breakfast. Delightful Durian Toast is for the adventurous foodie who dares to start their day differently.
Ingredients Bread Durian HoneyInstructions Toast the bread to your liking.
Spread a layer of durian flesh on the toast.
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EatingWell: Roasted salmon is an easy, one-pan spring dinner
This spring-produce-packed one-pan meal makes a healthy and satisfying weeknight dinner. Melted garlic butter coats the salmon and vegetables, adding depth of flavor and richness to the dish.
Garlic Butter-Roasted Salmon with Potatoes & Asparagus
Serves 4
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
1 pound baby Yukon Gold potatoes, ...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: Understanding the concept of ‘seed cycling’
Proponents of seed cycling claim that eating certain types of seeds during different phases of the menstrual cycle can help regulate hormone levels and support reproductive health.
Seed cycling divides the menstrual cycle into two halves. During the first two weeks (the follicular phase), flax and pumpkin seeds are eaten daily. In the second ...Read more
Seriously Simple: Basil replaces dill in this classic gravlax recipe
This is a recipe I have made for many years. I like to serve this at larger gatherings since it easily serves eight to 12, depending on your guests’ appetites. Gravlax tastes like smoked salmon but without the smokey flavor since it is not smoked. You’ll need to start curing the salmon four days before you plan to serve the gravlax to ...Read more
Make this Mother’s Day breakfast for a crowd with minimal stress
On Mother’s Day, our family finds it preferable to gather at someone’s home rather than wait in line at a crowded restaurant. The challenge is that we’d all like easy preparations that deliver restaurant-quality flair.
This year, I’m using frozen puff pastry to make breakfast treats for a crowd with minimal stress. Made by layering ...Read more
The Kitchn: This chocolate cake is so fudgy you won’t miss the flour
If you’ve got some great chocolate in the pantry and some eggs in the fridge, get your whisk ready, because this flourless chocolate cake recipe does it all. Rich and indulgent, it’s been a classic way to end many a restaurant dinner for generations. But this air-lightened, egg-whitened flourless chocolate cake is also a deceptively easy ...Read more
The Kitchn: English cucumber sandwiches are simple, elegant and easy
A staple of English tea service, cucumber sandwiches come to the table on a tiered tray that’s stacked high with other tiny sandwiches and scones with clotted cream. The combo of crisp, thinly sliced cucumber surrounded by herby cream cheese on squishy white bread makes them one of my favorite tea sandwiches. They’re small, light, and so ...Read more
Throw your own spring pizza party with these 3 recipes
For something relatively simple at its core, pizza can simultaneously spark debate and provide comfort like few other foods.
Its range of fans is impressive, from picky kids who sustain on cheese pizza to connoisseurs with impressive wood-fire pizza ovens in their backyards. But no matter where you fall on the pizza spectrum, there’s always ...Read more
Quick Fix: Skillet-Toasted Cheese Quesadilla
These quesadillas hide a delightful surprise inside that pairs well with the creamy, melted cheese. Thinly sliced apples and a swirl of fig jam add a gentle crunch and a touch of natural sweetness, creating a delicious contrast to the rich filling.
Cut into golden triangles and served with cool, creamy guacamole, they make a simple yet ...Read more
Charming Churros
These sweet treats from Spain are like sunshine in your mouth. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, they make every day feel like a festive occasion.
Ingredients Water Flour SugarInstructions Mix water and flour to form a dough.
Pipe into long sticks and fry until golden brown, then roll in sugar.
The ...Read more
Alluring Arizona Prickly Pear Jelly
Indulge in the unique flavors of the Southwest with this jelly. Alluring Arizona Prickly Pear Jelly is a taste of the desert in a jar.
Ingredients Prickly pears Sugar Lemon juiceInstructions Cook down prickly pears, sugar, and lemon juice, strain and jar.
Enjoy on warm toast or biscuits.
This jelly is a ...Read more
Quick Quinoa Porridge
Jumpstart your day with this nutrient-dense, sweet, and satisfying quinoa porridge. It's a cozy breakfast that's as comforting as it is healthful.
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 2 cups almond milk 1 tbsp honey 1/2 cup mixed berries 1/4 cup chopped nutsInstructions: Rinse the quinoa, then cook it in the almond milk until ...Read more
Divine Dulse Seaweed
Dive into a marine culinary journey with this simple and nourishing dish. Divine Dulse Seaweed is a tribute to the healing powers of the ocean.
Ingredients Dulse seaweed Sesame oil Soy sauceInstructions Sauté the dulse in sesame oil until crispy.
Drizzle with soy sauce and serve immediately.
This dish is a ...Read more
Flashy Fruit Salad
This quick fruit salad is a refreshing and healthy dessert. Loaded with fresh flavors and done in no time, it's a perfect end to any meal.
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped fruits of your choice 1/2 cup yogurt HoneyInstructions: Combine the chopped fruits in a bowl.
Top with yogurt and a drizzle of honey before serving....Read more
Perfect Pacific Northwest Salmon
Savor the fresh flavors of the sea with this dish. Perfect Pacific Northwest Salmon is a testament to the richness of nature's bounty.
Ingredients Salmon Lemon DillInstructions Bake salmon with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of dill.
Enjoy with a side of fresh greens.
This salmon is a journey along the ...Read more
Dawn's Embrace Avocado Toast
Wake up to the tender caress of the morning sun with Dawn's Embrace Avocado Toast. Creamy avocado spread on a slice of crispy toast is as revitalizing and energizing as the first light of dawn.
Ingredients 1 ripe avocado 2 slices of whole grain bread Salt and pepper to taste Lemon juice to taste A sprinkle of red pepper ...Read more
EatingWell: Guilt-free strawberry shortcake made with Greek yogurt is a lovely sweet treat
These light and fresh strawberry shortcakes lean on nonfat Greek-style yogurt instead of butter or cream in the shortcakes. Just a small amount of sugar and a pinch of lemon zest is all you need to bring out the flavor of fresh strawberries in this easy dessert.
Strawberry Shortcake with Honey-Yogurt Cream
Serves 6
Active Time: 20 minutes
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