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Barley, lemon and dill combine for a veggie soup that’s both hearty and light

Barley, lemon and dill combine for a veggie soup that’s both hearty and light

Faced with some leftover barley and the prospect of creating a dish fitting for the warmer spring weather, M. Eileen Brown came up with this soup that’s both hearty and light. Barley gives it heft while lemon and dill lighten the flavor. Crisp green veggies liven it up.

 
If you like Pinot Grigio, try this refreshing and affordable Austrian standout

If you like Pinot Grigio, try this refreshing and affordable Austrian standout

Pinot Grigio burst into the U.S. in 1979 as a light, dry and lemony alternative to the overbearing Chardonnays of the day. Today, Pinot Grigio is second only to Chardonnay in U.S. white wine sales. But success has its costs. Overplanting in Italy and international copycats have replaced Pinot Grigio’s vivacity with dull, often sweetish wines. For a refreshing alternative, try Gruner Veltliner.

 
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He made his Greek mom a TikTok star. When she died, he kept cooking.

He made his Greek mom a TikTok star. When she died, he kept cooking.

Stand-up comedian Gus Constantellis found comic inspiration growing up as a first-generation American, creating a Greek Mom character for TikTok videos such as “If Greek Mom Was A Disney Princess.” His videos really took off when he included his real-life muse, mom Julia. After her death, he’s compiling a cookbook with the recipes that fed generations of his family.

 
My grandmother’s cherry walnut mandelbread is a sweet, nostalgic treat

My grandmother’s cherry walnut mandelbread is a sweet, nostalgic treat

Mandelbread, also known as mandelbrodt, are often called Jewish biscotti because the two are essentially the same — twice-baked, crunchy cookies ideal for dipping in coffee, tea, milk or wine.

 
Sheet pan lamb chops scottadito does weeknights and celebrations with ease

Sheet pan lamb chops scottadito does weeknights and celebrations with ease

Although lamb chops scottadito is traditionally made on the grill, this sheet pan version achieves similar results. Scottadito means “burn the fingers” in Italian, and while you won’t get the same level of smoky char that grilling delivers, the broiler-cooked chops pack a ton of flavor that belies the simplicity of the ingredients.

 
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This family-friendly sheet pan shrimp boil is TikTok grandma-approved

This family-friendly sheet pan shrimp boil is TikTok grandma-approved

Grab a sheet pan for a streamlined version of a traditional shrimp boil with sweet corn, smoked sausage and tender potatoes. This recipe from TikTok’s favorite grandma Barbara Costello — or Babs, as she’s known to her more than 4 million followers — comes with an herbed butter, flavored with Old Bay seasoning and smoked paprika for extra oomph.

 
Does the size of a garlic clove really matter in a recipe?

Does the size of a garlic clove really matter in a recipe?

What is meant by “cloves of garlic” as a measurement? Most cooks simply rely on experience to know the size of an average clove, using more or less in a recipe to compensate for differing sizes. For those who favor precision, there is an answer.

 
This crisp and colorful romaine and radicchio salad eats like a meal

This crisp and colorful romaine and radicchio salad eats like a meal

This crisp, colorful salad gets meaty, briny flavor from oil-cured olives and fruity tang from pomegranate molasses. It’s light and fresh, but hearty enough to serve for brunch or a light supper.

 
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Cary’s Breaking Bread teams with Wheeling bakery to sell fresh bread, desserts

Cary’s Breaking Bread teams with Wheeling bakery to sell fresh bread, desserts

Breaking Bread Catering and Deli in Cary, known for its sandwiches, has partnered with a bakery from Wheeling to sell fresh loaves of bread and desserts.

 

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