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On National Cheese Pizza Day, the classic proves it never needed toppings

By Kristen Wood Food Drink Life, via AP Every Sept. 5, National Cheese Pizza Day puts one of the world’s most familiar comfort foods in the spotlight. In a pizza culture filled with hot honey, global flavors and increasingly creative toppings, the simple cheese slice still holds its own. Its appeal comes down to a familiar combination of crust, sauce and melted cheese that continues to satisfy diners across generations and cultures. The scale of America’s pizza culture makes that simplicity even more striking. The U.S. alone had an estimated 75,736 pizzerias last year, according ...

Rice is nice the second time around

Oops, I’ve done it again. I cooked too much white rice for my stuffed pepper soup. Actually, I’m thrilled to have leftovers because I have the makings of a whole new dish. That’s the thing about leftover rice… there is so much you can do with it, savory or sweet. My batch of ...

Jumpstart busy school mornings with make-ahead breakfast burritos

FEATURE IMPACT — Hectic school mornings get much easier when breakfast is already waiting in the fridge or freezer. These Healthy Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos can be assembled in advance, frozen individually and easily reheated for quick, filling meals to keep your family going through the ...

Convenient, crave-worthy school day recipes to get kids eating healthy

FEATURE IMPACT — During the rush of back-to-school season, parents need quick, efficient options to encourage healthy foods for their families without fielding moans and groans. That means choosing simple recipes that feature nourishing fruits, vegetables, proteins and healthy fats while ...

Stuffed sweet peppers

After a long wait, sweet bell peppers are showing up at farm markets by the bushel at a reasonable price. I can barely contain my excitement. I’ve been dreaming of roasted pepper sandwiches and a freezer full of ground beef and rice stuffed peppers to pop in the oven on cold winter evenings. But why think about the cold while the sun still shines and there are fresh garden vegetables to enjoy? Imagine a pepper stuffed with fresh sweet corn and garden tomatoes seasoned Southwestern-style with chili powder and cumin. A bit of melted Jack cheese is the crowning glory on these ...