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National Sauce Month is a reminder that sauces do the heavy lifting

With global retail sales projected to grow from $116.77 billion in 2025 to $148.49 billion in 2035, sauces have firmly established themselves as a dominant force in the food industry. More than just a finishing touch, sauces bring depth, texture and identity to every meal. National Sauce Month celebrates its unique ability to turn everyday dishes into something extraordinary. Sauce is the backbone of flavor A well-made sauce can take a handful of simple ingredients and define an entire dish. Plain roasted vegetables become irresistible with a rich, nutty romesco, while grilled ...

Easy, approachable solutions for at-home Lenten meals

FAMILY FEATURES — Lent has long been a season of tradition and reflection, and it can also be an opportunity to introduce your family to exciting new flavors that may become staples in your kitchen. If preparing seafood feels intimidating, try starting with dishes that are easy, familiar ...

Meatless casseroles

Last week, marking the beginning of the Lenten season, I covered a few ideas for meatless Friday soups. This week I have suggestions for a few tasty oven meals made with cheese and other common ingredients we all have in our pantries, fridges and freezers, no fish included. A bubbly pasta casserole is a great idea for meatless meal planning. Fettuccini Spinach Bake is rich and satisfying, layered with deliciousness thanks to Italian seasoned tomatoes, spinach, garlic, cheese and heavy cream. A salad and crusty bread complete the meal. If you’ve got eggs, milk, cheese, bread and a ...