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A simple marinade of lime juice, zest and spices like cumin and chili powder creates quick flavor in this juicy cilantro-lime chicken. Slice the chicken and enjoy over salad greens, in a taco or with rice.

One-Pan Cilantro-Lime Chicken

Serves 4

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon lime zest

1 ...Read more

Sugar cravings are a challenge for many, especially in a world where sugary snacks and beverages are everywhere. While indulging in a sweet treat now and then can be part of a healthy lifestyle, frequent cravings can lead to overconsumption, increasing the risk of weight gain, Type 2 diabetes, and other health issues. Fortunately, there are ...Read more

Cod is a tender, mild fish that can handle big flavors. This Provençale style dish includes a rich tomatoey sauce infused with white wine, fresh thyme, salty olives and red pepper flakes. Leeks add a tame inviting onion flavor.

My husband claimed that this was now one of his favorite dishes for a quick dinner. That made me very happy since it ...Read more

The family cook always seeks methods to keep chicken boredom at bay. Sure, fried chicken more than satisfies, but it’s meant to be a treat — not the stuff of weeknight meals. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts offer the lean protein we seek; keeping it interesting proves a significant challenge.

Dry rubs and wet marinades add flavor with ...Read more

If there’s something that marks a distinction between the gastronomy of Northern Mexico from the rest of the country, it’s the region’s pride in flour tortillas. Traditional flour tortillas from Mexico are a mix of four simple ingredients: all-purpose flour, water, fat, and salt. The homemade process is very similar to ...Read more

The patty melt has been having a bit of a resurgence in my life lately. A few months ago, I was eating at the Seawolfe Diner in my hometown of Kingston, Washington, when I encountered a juicy, flavorful, perfectly toasted patty melt. Their beef patty was thin, and the bread was toasty with little pockets of butter that would burst with every ...Read more

With the holiday weekend approaching, I thought a simple lamb dish would be perfect. Or, really, for any time you’re looking for a special, quick dinner. Hot honey gives a sweet taste with a little kick that adds a zesty flavor to the lamb. Honey infused with some chilis has become a popular condiment for many savory dishes, pastries and even ...Read more

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Craig Haarmeyer can sum up chenin blanc, the varietal for which his West Sacramento winery is known, in just four words.

“Chardonnay without training wheels.”

The versatile, affordable white wine is enjoying a resurgence among California winemakers, as well as some tuned-in customers. That’s good news for farmers ...Read more

Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish made from salted and fermented vegetables, most often with napa cabbage and some sort of radish along with carrots, garlic, ginger and chili.

Seasoned with two other staples in Korean cooking — umami-rich fish sauce (made from fermented anchovies) and gochugaru (dried red chili powder) — the ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — For many Italians, the 40-day Lenten season is punctuated not by sweets but by a smooth, bright-white cheese that comes in white plastic containers.

It's called basket cheese — formaggio da pasta filata in Italian — and it's long been an Easter staple for Italians and Italian Americans who've grown up celebrating Nonna's Old ...Read more

For those who love breakfast food but not the time of day it’s typically served, brunch is for you.

For those who think eggs, frittatas, quiche or French toast shouldn’t be confined to early morning hours — and can be enhanced by a mimosa — brunch is also for you.

And for those who find solace in the kitchen and use spring holidays and...Read more

Coconut layer cake, a Southern favorite, is taken to a whole new level with our simple stir-together coconut snack cake using minimal equipment. We used the right combination of sweetened shredded coconut, cream of coconut, and coconut extract to make a cake that was layered with flavor — and not fuss — and hit all the right tropical notes. ...Read more