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The flavor base is the salty, fatty pork (in this case prosciutto), noodle-y pasta makes it filling, and a creamy sauce is created with eggs, lemon zest, and Parmesan (the eggs getting sufficiently cooked by the heat of the hot pasta). In the case of this dish, I was looking to use up some of the gloriously yellow patty-pan summer squash from our garden (yes I know the title says “zucchini”, you can use any summer squash for this recipe), as well as some of the garden basil which is still thriving....

Pick through the fresh berries, discarding any bad ones, and add them to a bowl filled with one part vinegar to three parts cool water. Swish them around, then add the berries to a colander and rinse with water. Drain, then gently dry as much as possible on a clean kitchen towel. Store in a roomy container lined with dry paper towels, leaving the lid cracked. They’ll typically keep for a week or more Many people leave their potatoes in a bowl on the counter, which is fine for air circulation and acceptable for temperature, but it does not meet the final criteria: darkness....

Many of these rolls are yeasted, but you can start them the night before and let them rise overnight. Finish them up the next morning and enjoy! If you’re not an early riser you can still enjoy breakfast rolls. Open a few presents to distract yourself while these perfect rolls rise and bake. No matter which sweet roll you choose, your loved ones will be delighted.

Cooking that often definitely comes with some challenges, and when planning a menu, you often need meals that are fast, healthy, and within a reasonable budget. Enter: CHICKEN! This go-to meat of choice grills up in a variety of ways. (Think kabobs, drumsticks, on top of salads!) It’s a healthy protein that doesn’t break the bank. It’s no wonder why chicken + grilling is a successful formula for getting dinner on the table during the long summer months!...

If you have ever felt the same, then, “Welcome! You are my people.” I’m here to tell you you’re in for a treat because what I have in store for you is 20 easy (veg centric) recipes that will get you through those busy weeknights. Dinner will be on the table in about an hour or less, each recipe is loaded with flavor (think spices, citrus, sauces), and you’ll feel good while eating it....

Pumpkin spice is delicious but that’s not the only way to use fall’s favorite vegetable. Pumpkin can do so much more! These recipes use either fresh or canned pumpkin. For recipes that use fresh pumpkin, look for sugar pumpkins or pumpkin pie pumpkins. The pumpkin should feel heavy for its size and have a smooth exterior with no soft spots, browning or mold. Also, in a pinch you can usually substitute butternut squash for pumpkin in most recipes and no one would be the wiser....

Whether you’re looking for something classic, or for a new dish to add to the mix, here are some of our favorite recipes for the Easter table.

Don’t get discouraged! With twists on traditional favorites, time saving tips, and recipes that use fewer ingredients, you can fill your table with easy Thanksgiving side dishes that will not disappoint. Robin Shreeves joins Lori Rice in compiling this list.

As much as I like a decided season of indulgence, even I can only take so much richness. That’s why I break up the series of festive meals with a week or two of lighter fares. A sweet and spicy shrimp and broccoli dinner in the beginning of the week is pretty hands off thanks to a large sheet pan and the oven. Pork chops on Wednesday make use of in-season pears in a tangy ginger sauce....

Supporting your local urban or rural farmers not only does your tummy some good, but it also helps the community. Eggplant and green beans are at their prime this time of year, so I’m putting both to good use in pasta dishes and an easy skillet dinner. You can’t forget summer corn! I’m savoring them in a BBQ chicken bowl with pico de gallo and black beans. Grab double the amount of vegetables you’ll need for this week’s recipes and freeze them individually for use during the off-season....

I think we can all agree we need to make up for lost time with friends and family now that restrictions are starting to lift. Even if your gatherings are smaller than in year’s past, this week’s recipes allow you to actually enjoy your weeknight meals without too much effort on your part to feed everyone. You can also double up on some of the sides, like brown rice, couscous or chips which complement most of the other dishes this week, is an efficient way to save time, too....

The catch is that, while you might still be able to purchase a spice labeled as Aleppo, know that it might not be what you think it is. What is Aleppo Pepper? A deep red color with a salt-like feel, what is sold as the Aleppo pepper provides dishes with depth, texture, and color, making it a popular ingredient. Unfortunately, as cookbook author Robyn Eckhardt writes in her book “Istanbul and Beyond,” the Syrian civil war ended the production of peppers in Aleppo, so anything that you now find labeled as Aleppo isn’t actually from Aleppo anymore....

The only thing you have to do is pick the right ears of corn and you’re in for pure bliss. But how do you do that? And what about storing, prepping, and saving some for the winter? Here’s what you need to know (and more) to get all the splendor out of sweet summer corn. When is Corn in Season? Corn season starts in mid-late June and goes through August and some of September....

Suzanne has 3 growing teenagers to feed, so she can put those apricots to work! This week she walked me through her steps of making a fruit cobbler, using blackberries and Pat’s apricots. What I love about cobbler recipes is that they are so forgiving. If they end up runny, that’s okay because you aren’t trying to contain them in a pie shell. If they’re a little too tart, just serve them with some vanilla ice cream....

By the way, the grated egg served over asparagus like this is often referred to as “mimosa” because it resembles bright yellow mimosa flowers. This recipe serves four, but you could easily double, triple, or quadruple the recipe. With more asparagus you could arrange them in a circle on a large platter for a dramatic presentation. 1 tablespoon shallots, minced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon capers, chopped 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil...

The best food delivery services also have a large variety of restaurants and/or grocery stores under their umbrella, giving users a great selection to choose from, and are set up for an easy and user-friendly interactive experience. Additionally, they must be upfront about their fees, have customer service available, and offer quick delivery. Ahead, find both old favorites and up and coming food delivery services to try. Best Food Delivery Services Best Overall: GrubHub Best for Low Fees: ChowNow Best for Fast Delivery: Delivery....

Because of its worldwide popularity, there is an endless list of delightful whiskeys out there to try. You can have everything from a sweet, smooth bourbon from Kentucky to a smoky Japanese whisky from Yamazaki, and a whiskey of the month club is one of the best ways to explore this historic spirit. Here, we put together a list of the best whiskey subscriptions on the market for adventurous whiskey lovers looking to expand their palate....

If you’ve never had biscuits and gravy before, they’re a delight! Imagine light and fluffy biscuits smothered in a creamy sausage gravy that is often seasoned with sage, thyme, or black pepper. There’s a reason why it’s a Southern classic. How To Make Biscuits I make my biscuits from scratch, and the trick is not to overwork the dough. I roll out these biscuits relatively thin, as the casserole has a layer of biscuits on the bottom and the top....

Here’s the thing with a burrito bowl, it can be made in 15 minutes with pantry items and toppings from the fridge. Canned beans, reheated frozen cooked rice, prepared salsa. It’s fast, it’s easy, it works. Or you can take your burrito bowl to another level and cook your beans from scratch (on the stovetop or in a pressure cooker), or even make Spanish rice or cilantro rice. For this burrito bowl pictured here I cooked up a bag of beautiful Rancho Gordo black beans from scratch, in a cumin, garlic, and bay leaf infused broth....

In serious denial regarding the end of August and the daylight hours that get shorter and shorter, I bought a huge basket of blackberries at the market today. I tossed them with a little lemon juice and sugar and let them macerate while I made a batch of butter and cream biscuits. Of course the problem with making shortcake biscuits is that I can’t help but to call my dad to tell him about it....