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I noticed Japanese Butter Shoyu Chicken on a restaurant menu recently and decided to learn more about it. Shoyu means soy in Japanese. Adding butter to the soy sauce adds a rich and creamy flavor and texture.

Here’s a quick and easy recipe. I flattened boneless, skinless chicken thighs to about 1/2 inch thick, so the dish takes less than 10 ...Read more

Kit Kats are one of my favorite treats. Who doesn’t like those crispy wafer bars coated in milk chocolate?

Lately, the folks at Hershey’s have been introducing new flavors. I am a huge fan of the birthday cake flavor, which coats the wafers in a white chocolate. This new iteration, Chocolate Frosted Donut, isn’t as good as that, but it�...Read more

PITTSBURGH -- In the mood for a quick and easy dessert that ushers summer sweetly into fall?

The end of August and beginning of September are typically when peaches shine the brightest at Pennsylvania farmers markets and in local groceries. Georgia may call itself "The Peach State," but Pennsylvania grows a lot of the fruit, too — nearly 40 ...Read more

This is a light meal of pasta and fresh vegetables.

Substitute any fresh vegetables you might have on hand and use this recipe as a blueprint for quantities.

HELPFUL HINTS:

Any type of whole wheat pasta can be used.

2 crushed garlic cloves can be used instead of minced garlic.

COUNTDOWN:

Place water for pasta onto boil.

Saute vegetables ...Read more

Cubed deli turkey takes the place of chicken, while cheddar replaces blue cheese in this easy Cobb-inspired salad. The protein-rich turkey and cheese, plus eggs and bacon, gives the salad staying power, so you won't get hungry an hour after you eat. Feel free to swap out the turkey for cooked chicken or chickpeas to mix things up. Serve the ...Read more

A health food darling of the ’70s, carob fell out of favor and virtually vanished from the mainstream. The good news is, it’s back!

The folklore

Carob dates back about 4,000 years to the Mediterranean region. Carob pods were used by ancient Egyptians to feed livestock (a practice still used today), and the gum made from ...Read more

Who doesn’t love a slice of summer fruit bread? As late summer fruit begins to disappear, try making this when peaches are still in season.

The best part of this recipe is that this can be enjoyed any time of day. For breakfast, a coffee break, an afternoon snack, teatime, or dessert after lunch or dinner, this peachy bread will satisfy all ...Read more

Aromatic fresh basil motivates dinner many a night all year long. Shredded over pasta, pureed into vegetable soups, torn on a steak sandwich, chopped in fish salad and raw in tomato salads. I never get enough. We grow so much basil in the garden that I can use it like lettuce. Never mind the containers of pesto stocked in the freezer.

When the ...Read more

If you’re searching for a dessert that’s indulgent, sophisticated, and utterly comforting, then you’ve come to the right place. This chocolate cream pie is the answer you’re been looking for. Made with dark chocolate, cream cheese, and a hint of ...Read more

There are two types of muffins in the world: cupcakes masquerading as muffins, and those that are hearty, wholesome, and not overly sweet. Any ...Read more

Enjoy this previously published Zola classic

Have you heard about the spotless giraffe!

Yep, that’s right. She was born a couple of months ago in Limestone, TN. She’s already 6’ tall of gorgeous. I was on my North Carolina mountain vacation when we heard about her. She made the NY Times, The Today Show, and about every other news ...Read more

What’s the first industry to fall victim to climate change? There’s a decent argument that it already happened — more than 600 years ago.

When the Norman Conquest in 1066 installed a French feudal aristocracy in the British Isles, the invaders brought with them a love of winemaking. Those skills flourished in the conditions of the ...Read more

Looking for something different to cook for a holiday weekend get-together? Grilled pork tenderloin is a wonderful choice. We pound the pork tenderloins into thin, uniform steaks for exceptionally fast cooking, so you’ll have plenty of time to prepare the meal and mingle with your guests.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin and Summer Squash with ...Read more

Find your muse in the morning with Morning Muse Chia Pudding. This blend of chia seeds soaked in almond milk is as inspiring and invigorating as the muse of the morning.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1/2 cup almond milk 1 tablespoon honey Fresh fruit for garnish A pinch of cinnamon (optional)Instructions Combine...Read more