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FeaturedThe Week That Was, 12.21.2024


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Kitchen Detail: Waste Not, Want Not

Composting programs are taking hold around the US.

September 5, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: Zucchini Relief (Again)

3 recipes that use a lot of the abundant summer squash.

August 29, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: The Ultimate French Fries

Luther Burbank gave us thornless blackberries. He also gave us the world-class Burbank Russet potato.

August 22, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: Tomatopalooza

Too much of a good thing is great.

August 16, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: Meringues for Dessert

These fluffy egg-white treats scream “Summer!” to me.

August 8, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: Many Eggplants, 2 Recipes

Steer summer’s bounty right onto your dinner plate.

August 1, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: It Ain’t Chicken Feed

Those confusing labels on poultry explained.

July 25, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: A Grilled Salad?

Not quite, but close . . . featuring peaches and nectarines.

July 18, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: Summer Bites

Fresh herbs and cheese, a spicy lettuce wrap–a lot to like.

July 11, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: When the Mango Goes Missing

Sometimes the tropical darling needs a little help to achieve greatness.

June 27, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: Basil, Si!

Basil goes beyond Genoese. Waaaay beyond.

June 20, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: Margarine, We Hardly Knew Ye

Don’t count this fat out. Try these potato dumplings.

June 13, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: Getting Risotto Right

Patience counts, but I’ve also learned a few tricks over the years.

June 6, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: BBQ’s in Their Bones

Two orthopaedic surgeons produce wow! barbecue sauces and spice rubs.

May 30, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: Strawberry Feels Forever

The secret of this berry galette is . . . cookie dough.

May 23, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: Celebrate Stale Bread

These two desserts will appeal to the frugal. And the hungry.

May 16, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: Salad Daze

Michaele Weissman’s dressings will get you through the seasons.

May 9, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: Canned Cheese?!

Yes, they can . . . and it’s good!

May 2, 2024

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