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Chocolate is the finishing touch this Mother’s Day

METRO — Mother’s Day presents an opportunity for people to shower the special women in their lives with extra love and affection. There are many ways to show Mom you care apart from gifts and dining out. A homemade dessert featuring rich and creamy chocolate might be exactly what Mom needs ...

Give soul food the spotlight

METRO — Soul food is a style of cooking made popular by African Americans with roots in the rural southern United States. The ingredients used and cooking style associated with soul food may evoke strong feelings of home, family and togetherness. Soul food features components of west and central African cuisine, as well as European influences. Common ingredients include beans, cornmeal, pork, and greens. Although soul food originated in the south, today it is found across the country. This means plenty of individuals can experience and enjoy delicious soul food, including this ...

Bake sale treats

If your kids are involved in spring and summer team sports, chances are they may need to host fundraising events to cover expenses. One popular event is the bake sale because who can resist a tableful of delicious-looking sweet treats? Especially since they’re for a good cause. For a ...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with crisp-fried shrimp tacos

Shrimp is payday food for many, but Raul Ortega figured out how to make the shrimp taco affordable by using fewer shrimp while optimizing flavor. At Mariscos Jalisco, Ortega’s food truck in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, the tacos de camaron, or shrimp tacos, are the main ...

Healthy breakfast solutions for busy mornings

Family Features — Hustling to get out the door for a busy day may tempt you to skip breakfast but taking a few extra minutes to nourish your body helps ensure you can keep up with the day’s demands. Breakfast is your chance to jumpstart your body. Eating breakfast offers multiple ...

More home cooks bet on beans as grocery prices soar

At a time when eggs inch toward a national average of $6 a dozen — a 300% increase since 2019 — and basic grocery bills feel more like luxury spending, a humble staple quietly takes center stage in American kitchens: beans. Strapped for time and money, home cooks are rediscovering just how far a bag of beans can stretch — and how many different ways they can be transformed into satisfying meals. Beans are the new budget hero Grocery prices have shot up nearly 25% since 2020. Now, shoppers look for ways to cut costs without sacrificing flavor or nutrition. For many, that means ...