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Grated orange zest, fresh ginger add zing to sunny carrot soup

Grated orange zest, fresh ginger add zing to sunny carrot soup

This Carrot, Orange and Ginger Soup is healthy, easy to make, and you can’t be in a bad mood when you are eating it. Because it’s so light, it’s a perfect soup for lunch and would also be a nice addition to an Easter brunch menu.

 
Small but mighty chia seeds power these raspberry pudding parfaits

Small but mighty chia seeds power these raspberry pudding parfaits

Raspberries impart a gorgeous pink-purple hue and fruity flavor to this honey-sweetened chia pudding. Layered parfait-style with toasted almonds and fresh berries, it’s a delightful and healthful way to satisfy a sweet tooth and can easily be made vegan with nondairy milk and agave.

 
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Time in a bottle: The case for a mature, fine wine

Time in a bottle: The case for a mature, fine wine

About 5% of wine needs more time to develop than the length of your car ride home from the wine shop. These wines are hard to find, pricey and finicky, requiring TLC after purchase, including pristine storage and possibly decanting. So why bother?

 
The best baked ziti isn’t made with ziti at all

The best baked ziti isn’t made with ziti at all

This crowd-pleasing baked ziti is actually made with rigatoni, and strikes the right balance between cheesy and saucy. To ensure the finished recipe doesn’t wind up soupy or grainy, use crème fraîche in place of more traditional ricotta, and low-moisture, whole-milk mozzarella cheese instead of fresh.

 
The 100-Year-Old Cigar cocktail is an unexpected modern classic

The 100-Year-Old Cigar cocktail is an unexpected modern classic

The aromatics of the 100-Year-Old Cigar cocktail stirred an intense recollection: fruity and vegetal, spicy, a slightly leathery funk that I wanted to keep breathing in.

 
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You asked: Why do you have to add liquid to risotto a little at a time?

You asked: Why do you have to add liquid to risotto a little at a time?

The traditional method for cooking a basic risotto calls for adding liquid one ladle at a time. But is that the only way?

 
Blend your way to better chicken vindaloo

Blend your way to better chicken vindaloo

Vindaloo is an Indian dish of Portuguese influence that typically is associated with the state of Goa on India’s southwestern coast, but the curry is popular around the world. Made with pork, lamb or chicken, it’s notable for its vinegary tang, a generous dose of garlic and the spiciness of dried chilies.

 
An asparagus tart topped with Caesar dressing welcomes spring in style

An asparagus tart topped with Caesar dressing welcomes spring in style

This simple-to-assemble tart features tender asparagus baked under a blanket of vegan Caesar dressing on a crisp puff pastry crust.

 
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Pearl-shaped bubble foods are adding pop to all kinds of menus

Pearl-shaped bubble foods are adding pop to all kinds of menus

Tiny sphere-shaped foods seem to be everywhere, entertaining mouths with their pop-ability and the sometimes unusual transformation of familiar foods. Here are some examples of pearl-shaped foods, old and new.

 
Put the power of preserved lemon to work in a chicken and orzo skillet

Put the power of preserved lemon to work in a chicken and orzo skillet

This Middle Eastern-inspired one-pot meal features chicken thighs seasoned with cumin and oregano, along with orzo pasta, artichoke hearts and preserved lemon.

 

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