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Crazy for cornbread

Well, it’s almost that time to break out the soup pot to prepare all our favorite soups, stews and chili. That also means, gathering ideas for breads to accompany those steaming bowls of comfort. From simple buttered or peanut-buttered sandwich bread to crusty Italian or French rolls and bread, soup just isn’t the same without it. This also is true for the particular pairing of warm, buttered cornbread with a bowl of spicy chili. Take a look at today’s cornbread recipes. There is a version for all taste preferences. Sweet, cheesy and a spicy one with green chiles added to the ...

It’s squash season: The best varieties and recipes for fall cooking

Walk into any grocery store, or better yet, your local farmers’ market this time of year, and you’ll likely see bins overflowing with seasonal squash in dozens of colors, shapes and sizes. Knowing the different types of squash can help you choose the right one; some excel in savory dishes, such as soups and casseroles, while others are better suited for sweeter recipes. Try thin-skinned delicata roasted with pomegranates and pecans, spaghetti squash with a hearty winter green pesto or velvety acorn squash in a creamy soup. Technically, both winter and summer squash are ...

This fall’s trendiest ingredient smells kind of gross, but tastes incredible

It smells earthy, salty and just a little funky, but miso is having its moment. The global market for fermented foods is projected to surge from $573.4 billion in 2024 to approximately $1.1 trillion by 2034, growing at a robust annual rate of 6.8%. Increased consumer awareness of the health benefits of fermented food fuels this surge. Once tucked away in specialty Asian markets, miso is now a supermarket staple, popping up in everything from Michelin-starred tasting menus to TikTok recipe hacks. Miso is more than an ingredient; it’s a culinary trendsetter. Despite its pungent smell, ...

Pumpkin spice fever

Well, here we are, just three days into autumn and already overwhelmed by everything pumpkin spice. For breakfast this morning I debated on whether to eat pumpkin spice swirl toast, a pumpkin spice bagel with spiced cream cheese, a pumpkin spice pop tart or pumpkin spice Cheerios. Not really ...

National Coffee Day is coming: What your brew says about you

With National Coffee Day around the corner, have you ever wondered what your go-to coffee says about you? Recent research suggests that your favorite brew could reflect aspects of your lifestyle, values and even your social habits. The debate is hotter than ever: Is your cup of joe just a ...

Support immune health with four everyday habits

FAMILY FEATURES — The coughing and sneezing you hear at home, in the office and at the gym means one thing: It’s cold and flu season. Although it’s impossible to guarantee you won’t get sick, adopting a few healthy habits can go a long way toward avoiding the sniffles and ...