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After the excesses of December, these baked apples are a light, refreshing vegan pudding. The filling makes good use of any dried fruit lingering still from Christmas, and is brightened with lemon and bound with nutty tahini. As the apples bake, they turn yielding and fragrant, while the sesame oat topping crisps to a golden crown. Serve warm with a splash of cream, yoghurt or ice-cream (dairy or otherwise), and you have comfort that feels wholesome and indulgent.

The eye touches a meal before the mouth, and a finishing drizzle immediately creates an aesthetically impressive plating (pop of color, touch of panache). Beyond that "je ne sais quoi" factor, a lovin' drizzle is also a gourmet finisher, a quick one-step way to incorporate a dimensional touch of flavor to a stripped-down soup. To do it, simply scoop your tomato soup into serving bowls as normal, then gently spoon or drizzle a topping of your choice across the soup's surface.

Something happened to me in the last 15 years: I became a chicken person. Not that I didn't like the protein before, but it was often overcooked in my house growing up so I never appreciated it unless it was fried. But in this last decade and a half, I've both cooked recipes myself and eaten dishes prepared by others that totally changed my mind.

You probably know apple juice as a fixture of childhood lunches, or a seasonal siren that announces fall's arrival. You spot glimpses of it in cocktails and perhaps you sip on warm renditions at bonfires. Still, you might not really expect to find this familiar drink at barbecues, sitting in a spray bottle next to the flaming grill. Don't worry, it's not there by mistake. With all that it can do, apple juice absolutely belongs on your list of grilling essentials.

While there seem to be endless fancy recipes for potatoes and an abundance of easy pastas you can prepare, there are never enough ways to fit vegetables onto the dinner table. With the help of a little cream, a lot of cheese, and a sprinkling of buttery crumb topping, though, any vegetable can be a star - even one as hard to love as broccoli, as proven by developer Michelle McGlinn's broccoli au gratin recipe.

The sauce alone packs a punch with its tangy and savory sweetness, carrying the simmered warmth of molasses, brown sugar, vinegar, and tomato-based condiments. It's a seamless blend into the pasta's own hearty base, further highlighting all of the dish's existing goodness. Then you've got the beans, adding bulk along with nutty and earthy notes as they cling onto the al dente pasta.

Ready to eat in just half an hour, this gnocchi recipe is both convenient and speedy, but don't let that fool you into thinking that it compromises on taste. Indeed, this dish is positively infused with rich, meaty flavors, and the sauce is wonderfully smoky and creamy, perfect for smothering plump, chewy pillows of gnocchi. Kale adds both texture and nutrients to this simple yet hearty dish, with plenty of freshly grated Parmesan to finish things off.

Trader Joe's yellow cling canned peaches are a deceptively simple luxury. Sold in a 24.7-ounce jar for under $5, shoppers rave about their versatility, surprisingly fresh flavor, and quality. This means they often sell out quickly, making them hard to find when you crave them most. If you want to enjoy a juicy burst of seasonal flavor year-round, you can use this simple, two-ingredient trick for your own homemade Trader Joe's canned peaches dupe.

You've heard of dinosaur-shaped frozen chicken nuggets. Now, get ready for dino ribs. These huge cuts come from the steer's plate primal section and totally dwarf baby back and short ribs (think 8-12 inches long and two pounds per individual rib). They're the beefy equivalent of the comically large, handheld turkey legs of stereotypical Medieval table spreads. On the palate, dino ribs are rich, savory, and smoky - a profile reminiscent of brisket.

Outdoor grilling and smoking is a unique pleasure, particularly in warmer weather. When there's a chill in the air, and you don't much feel like standing outside, it might seem like cooking up your favorite grilled meats is just out of reach. The oven can easily be your saving grace for savory favorites, albeit with a slightly different but nonetheless delicious taste and texture. It's simply a matter of proper preparation, time, and patience to create a crave-worthy rack of ribs right in your oven.

SCONE 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed 1/2 cup mashed banana 2 tablespoons peanut butter GLAZE 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1 tablespoon peanut butter Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper; set aside.

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan Fall flavors meet healthy ingredients in these Quick & Easy Mini Pumpkin Loaves. Moist, tender, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, these mini loaves are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or festive gifting. They're gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, refined sugar-free, vegetarian, and vegan, making them suitable for almost any diet. Why You'll Love These Mini Pumpkin Loaves Allergy-Friendly: Safe for gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free diets.

This chickpea curry recipe is the weeknight dinner of my dreams. It's easy to make with pantry ingredients. It comes together in one pan. And it's delicious, with a rich, creamy texture and deeply spiced flavor, thanks to coconut milk, curry powder, and fresh ginger. This chickpea curry is healthy too. The chickpeas pack it with fiber and plant-based protein, and a few handfuls of spinach give it a nice veggie kick.

This vibrant vegetarian dish combines savory broiled halloumi, juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy white beans for a satisfying one-pan meal. When broiled, the halloumi becomes golden and crispy on the outside while staying soft and chewy on the inside, adding a deliciously hearty texture to each bite. This crispy halloumi with tomatoes and white beans ticks all the boxes. It's salty, tangy, a little sweet.

Golden, crackling skin. Meat so tender it falls right off the bone. Your classic fried chicken is perfect - until it's the same perfect thing for the fifteenth time in a row. That's when the magic starts to fade. You're not tired of fried chicken, you're tired of too-familiar fried chicken. The good news? One ingredient can change everything: smoked paprika.

The luxury hospitality industry continues to see strategic leadership appointments as properties compete for culinary excellence. The Langham Huntington, Pasadena has made a significant move in this direction, appointing Chris O'Connell as its new Executive Chef. This California native brings over three decades of culinary expertise to one of Pasadena's most iconic landmark hotels, positioning the property for continued culinary innovation and operational excellence.

This one leans into the amazing varieties of root vegetables we have at our disposal, and it is especially stunning when layered and presented with all of the other elements: a bold mustard aioli, crisp curried chickpeas, and an easy parsley and red onion salad that is quick-pickled to provide an acidic finish to a satisfying dish. Root vegetable rosti, crisp chickpeas with parsley, red onion pickled salad and mustard aioli

About a month ago, a video of a Southern teacher named Courtney Cook Bales eating an entire baked sweet potato (skin and all) filled with cheese rolled across my For You Page. Almost immediately, this two-ingredient recipe was everywhere. Turns out, nearly 10 million people have seen the same video I had - but instead of scrolling on, they went into their kitchens to make it. And they were raving about it.

Making your own ice cream may seem like a daunting task, but it's much easier than you'd imagine. Considering the many three-ingredient recipes for when you're low on groceries, this creamy and dreamy dessert comes together with just a few pantry staples that you likely already have on hand. All it takes is your favorite brand of canned coconut milk, vanilla extract, and the sweetener of your choice.

When you're looking for something warm and filling, it's hard to go wrong with a baked potato. They're affordable, delicious, and pretty easy to make. Since they start as a blank canvas, you can top them with endless ingredients so you'll never get bored. If you want to make the most of your baked potato and ensure it's as delicious as possible, there's one simple preparation step you may be overlooking.

Don't get us wrong, stainless steel cutting boards have their merits. On a maintenance note, they're easy to keep clean, and don't hold onto stains as fiercely as plastic boards. They also don't require regular seasoning, which is a major convenience factor over wooden boards. For aesthetically-minded home cooks, they perpetuate a sleek, contemporary vibe sitting on the countertop. These boards are made from food-grade stainless steel, often 304 steel, the material used in professional restaurants and hospitals.

Imagine it: The skillet arrives at the table, still hot from the oven, cheese stretching with every chip pull, bacon sizzling at the edges, and a pop of green from the parsley and avocado. It's the kind of snack that makes you a legend among friends.

Some dishes have names that are designed to impress. Spaghetti Aquitania is one example, with a reference to a historic French region known for its wine and black truffles. If you saw it on a menu, you'd probably expect something luxurious and sophisticated, prepared with imported ingredients or fancy techniques. But pull out an old recipe card, and you'll realize that the dish is actually an unfussy vintage casserole made from extremely common ingredients. No labor-intensive prep or trip to the specialty grocer required.

Mushrooms are a popular pizza topping already, but if you want to take things a step further, consider turning them into a gluten-free, breadless pizza crust with a pizza-inspired stuffing. Pepperoni is a quintessential pizza ingredient, one with plenty of creative uses in various recipes. In the case of stuffed mushrooms, pepperoni will inspire a pizza flavor profile with the help of cheese and sauce.

They're also a good source of fiber, are jam-packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and even have anti-inflammatory properties. But their peels tend to keep many of us from reaching for them all that often at the market. Sure, they're cute with their brown fuzz, but how do you actually peel them effectively and quickly enough that it's just as easy as eating any other fruit? The answer lies in a kitchen tool you might not expect: The balloon whisk.

Deviled eggs are far too versatile to be limited to the same few seasonings every single time we make them. Mustard, mayonnaise, and maybe a pinch of paprika always go into the filling, no questions asked, no second-guessing. All the while, we have been unknowingly missing out on a long list of ingredients that will seriously upgrade your deviled eggs. For example, just a few sprinkles of the Mexican seasoning Tajín, and you'll forget those deviled eggs were ever so plain and ordinary.

There's a certain thrill to the air of uncertainty that comes with making something old new again. For all you know, nobody's picked up that cookbook or made that particular wacky-looking casserole in over 40 years. Before you dive headfirst into the unknown, we spoke with Bobby Hicks, founder of Retro Recipes Kitchen and author of "Retro Recipes," for some advice about what you need to know before trying those vintage recipes in your kitchen.