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There’s no butter in apple butter, but it spreads deliciously

For me, it’s just not fall unless there is at least one apple picking outing. It’s been a family tradition since I was little — even though I actually fell out of an apple tree and broke my leg when I was 5. It wasn’t the tree’s fault. And we never bring home a normal amount of ...

Cinnamon rolls with chili? Shocking fall food combos Americans love

Can you handle fall’s most bizarre flavors? From pumpkin spice tacos to cinnamon rolls and chili, these unusual combinations push the boundaries of taste. Find out if you’ll be craving more or steering clear of these wild pairings. Why do we like trying unusual food ...

Bring rich, warm complexity to lentils with Ethiopian spices

Lentils may not have the most exciting reputation, but when cooked well and seasoned properly, they can be transformed into a comforting and rich supper in just half an hour. In this recipe from our cookbook “Milk Street 365: The All-Purpose Cookbook for Every Day of the Year,” we ...

Nourish Family connections with every bite

FAMILY FEATURES — Dine together, shine together. Weekly sit-down meals with family can reduce stress, boost self-esteem and make everyone feel more connected — all while sharing delicious, healthy and easy-to-prepare food. Give your family the opportunity to refuel and reconnect each week with recipes that bring everyone together. Whether it’s 10 people or two, research shows that those who enjoy frequent meals with others, particularly parents with their children, have better social and emotional well-being, according to the American Heart Association. Enjoying great ...

Change your game with leftover pulled pork

This past weekend my husband and I hosted our annual pig roast. Though everyone made hogs of themselves we ended up with lots of leftover pulled pork. Into the freezer it went, packaged in quart freezer bags, where it will keep for up to 3 months to use in a variety of delicious ...

Three smart ways to support brain health

FAMILY FEATURES — Staying healthy goes far beyond physical activity. If you’re laying out a path toward healthier living, keep your brain’s fitness top of mind. As the command center of the body, it influences every aspect of life and requires healthy stimulation, nourishment and ...