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Our Best Chicken Recipe with Wine, Grapes, and Raisins

This chicken recipe feels like it came straight out of a cozy, candlelit kitchen in California wine country. It’s rich without being heavy, elegant without trying too hard, and layered with flavor...

Joanne Lee Molinaro’s Veggie Noodles | Janchi Guksu

This recipe for Korean Veggie Noodles or Janchi Guksu is from award-winning author Joanne Lee Molinaro. It includes a recipe for a batch of her Spicy Garlic Soy Sauce Dressing too, which may become...

Best Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Green Beans and Gnocchi

Let’s be honest—green bean casserole has been hanging around the Thanksgiving table for decades, but not always for the right reasons. Most of us grew up on that classic casserole made with...

Irresistible Game Day Appetizers

Cheesy, crispy, comfort-packed game day appetizers starring California Ripe Olives. When it comes to bold, briny flavor, few ingredients deliver like California Ripe Olives. Grown in the...

The Best Appetizer with Sweet Potato and Blue Cheese

There’s something truly magical that happens when humble sweet potatoes meet bold blue cheese, a bit of honey, and a handful of toasted walnuts. Suddenly, you’ve got an appetizer with sweet...

A Delicious and Easy Recipe for Veggie-Packed Picadillo

If you’ve never had picadillo before, buckle up - because this dish is straight-up comfort food magic. Plus, it’s a one-pan wonder, making clean up a breeze. What is...

Hot Buttered Lemonade and More Warm Beverages for Winter

Let’s be honest—most of us think of lemonade as the ultimate summer drink. But what if I told you this classic can do double duty? Enter one of our favorite warm beverages, Hot Buttered...

An Easy Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe to Make

Let’s talk about one of the most misunderstood veggies in the produce aisle: Brussels sprouts. Steamed or boiled whole sprouts have long been cast as the villain on holiday plates—overcooked,...

An Easy Napa Cabbage Slaw Recipe

If you’re looking for a fresh, crisp, and downright irresistible side dish, this Napa cabbage slaw is the answer. It’s creamy, tangy, and packed with crunch—but what makes it even better is...

What to Make with Jujube Fruit: Jujube and Apple Chutney

Some ingredients quietly sit in the background for centuries before suddenly stepping into the spotlight. Jujube fruit is one of them. Known as the “red date,” this small,...

You Should Be Making More Recipes With Heirloom Beans

If you think beans are boring, you haven't tried heirloom beans. We're not talking about your average canned kidney or green beans—we’re talking about heirloom beans, the colorful, flavorful,...

The Perfect Recipe for Breakfast Porridge

When was the last time you found a recipe that works no matter what season you’re in? That’s the magic of porridge. This version starts with wild rice as the base. Add a splash of almond milk, a...

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