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Better with bacon

Breakfast, lunch or dinner, bacon, with all its smoky, salty goodness, makes any dish better. Is it any wonder bacon is a favorite food topic of mine, and many other people? It’s so versatile. Think about it. Bacon is much more than a breakfast food. It’s the flavor ingredient in a lunchtime BLT sandwich or special wrap, and in an easy cheesy slow-cooker dip, perfect for any gathering. For a delicious brunch or dinner entree, Bacon-Cheese Puff Pie is a winner. How could it not be? It’s made with an entire pound of bacon. Get ready to get your bacon on! Hot Bacon Cheese ...

A trio of warming spices makes this beefy Egyptian omelet dinner-worthy

Omelets often are served at breakfast or brunch in the U.S., but in plenty of cuisines the dinner table is fair game, too. Which also means you’re not limited to American-style omelets, which can be overly cheesy, greasy and salty. We keep things lighter and more flavorful with Egypt’s ...

Ella Mills’ spicy sun-dried tomato and eggplant ragu

This recipe for her cookbook “Healthy Made Simple” has become Ella Mills’ go-to when she’s cooking for friends and family. She says it’s always a hit, and “you get maximum flavor for minimal effort.” She pops ingredients into a mini chopper and blitzes them so they’re finely ...

The new ease of cooking seafood

Tired of the same old rotation of seafood dishes this Lent season? It turns out that cooking delicious seafood meals at home is easier than ever, thanks to a few pieces of modern-day technology. With a little effort, it's possible to create restaurant-level cuisine at home — without the restaurant bill. Though the words "seafood preparation" may sound daunting and create images of flailing lobsters in your head, most amateur cooks are more than capable of creating delicious seafood meals at home with a few easy tricks. Everyday kitchen appliances like air fryers and Instant Pots make ...

Boost your diet with these powerhouse foods

METRO — A nutritious diet is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. That’s an important thing to remember for people looking to turn over a healthier leaf and accomplish their long-term wellness goals. Avoiding certain ingredients, like saturated fats and added sugars, and choosing foods known for their nutritional benefits is one way individuals can utilize diet to live healthier. Although such foods cannot entirely eliminate risk for certain diseases or make a person invincible, eating more of them certainly can benefit individuals’ overall health. — Kale: Kale long has ...

Mac and cheese three ways

In the world of food classics is there anything more perfect than a bubbly casserole of macaroni and cheese? Great for meatless Lenten meals, on its own, or as a side served with almost anything and in any season, the popularity of mac and cheese is phenomenal. Today, there are more versions of mac and cheese than there are pasta shapes. One of the first dishes I learned to make, I still follow my mom’s recipe which starts with the classic bechamel sauce of butter, flour, seasonings and milk, cooked and stirred till thickened and bubbly. That’s when the cheese goes in and the ...