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Bronwen Wyatt’s Apricot, Pistachio, Olive Oil Cake

In this olive oil cake from our friend Bronwen Wyatt, a layer of tender, flavorful pistachio cake is topped with a bright, rich layer of apricot butter and finished with the most addictive pistachio...

How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Dates by Aida Mollenkamp

Let's talk bacon-wrapped dates, an easy delicious appetizer by Aida Mollenkamp where California dates take the spotlight. From Aida: This sweet, savory bite is a major crowd-pleaser thanks...

A Quick & Delicious Salsa Verde Recipe by Tahiri Flores

    Salsa verde has a deep smoky flavor from the roasted veg and heat from serrano chiles, balanced by the bright zesty tomatillos. This traditional salsa pairs up well with chips,...

Illyanna Maisonet’s Spring Bean Salad

Celebrate seasonal produce with this Spring Bean Salad from our friend Illyanna Maisonet. The combination of pinto beans, asparagus and cucumber is unexpected but incredibly...

Puerto Rican-Style Baked Beans Recipe from Illyanna Maisonet

Our friend Illyanna Maisonet puts her signature Puerto-Rican spin on the traditional baked beans recipe. What makes it Puerto Rican? Sofrito - a mix of onion, garlic, bell pepper, cilantro and...

An Easy, Healthy Recipe for Chicken Cacciatore from Kroll’s Korner

Homemade Chicken Cacciatore, on a weeknight? You betcha! Our friend Tawnie's recipe calls for a few short minutes of prep and then lets the Instant Pot do the rest! Tawnie Graham is the...

Blueberry Ricotta Cake with Lemon & Blueberry Compote

This Blueberry Ricotta Cake with Lemon & Blueberry Compote from our friend Alycia of Grace Rising Media is the perfect spring cake. From Alycia: We’re in the kitchen in partnership with...

Perfectly Easy Cling Peach Hand Pies

We're obsessed with our friend Alycia's Cling Peach Hand Pies. It's a good thing cling peaches are always in season, because you'll want to enjoy these beauties all year long! From Alycia:...

Casa Adela-Inspired Roasted Chicken from Illyanna Maisonet

We've admired Illyanna Maisonet from afar for quite some time. After all, she's pretty incredible. Her cookbook, Diasporican, isn't just a collection of recipes. It tells the story of the Puerto...

What Is Ag Day? Learn All About This National Holiday

Around here, we celebrate agriculture every day, but did you know that there is an entire day dedicated to ag?  Say hello to Ag Day. While those in agriculture know National Ag Day well,...

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