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Black sesame noodle saladTop soba noodles with sesame paste and your protein of choice for a simple summer lunch.
Blistered tomato sauceA quick tomato sauce always comes in handy. Use this recipe to top pizza, pasta, or bruschetta.
Maple pecan brownies (bonus: they are dairy- and gluten-free)Try this healthy take on a favorite treat, which calls for grated zucchini and almond butter rather than flour. The recipe is also dairy-free and can be adapted to be vegan.
The newsroom weighs in: Traditional Oreos take the cakeA newsroom wide ballot put Oreo's novelty flavors to a taste test against the original. The results? Hardly surprising.
Citrus-massaged kale saladThis salad works great as a main course for a light summer dinner, or a side next to some chicken or a pork chop. Massaging the kale with lemon juice makes it a little softer and easier to chew.
Mexican quesadillas with squash blossomsTraditional Mexican food uses squash blossoms as flavoring in a wide variety of dishes. Sauté squash blossoms and onions to stuff tortillas, and then use them as added flavoring for a mild salsa whipped up in the blender.
Kids' State Dinner celebrates healthy lunchesMichelle Obama hosted the second Kids' State Dinner at the White House on July 9. The guests were 54 American children who had submitted winning recipes for a healthy recipe contest sponsored by the White House and Epicurious.
Creamy homemade yogurtItching for a summer project? Try making your own yogurt! With milk, active cultures, and a little bit of time you'll have the creamiest, smoothest yogurt you've ever tasted.
Meatless Monday: Tostadas with chard slawCelebrate summer with green cabbage, Swiss chard, red onion, and avocado. These tostadas are vegetarian and vegan, but can be served with beans or corn as a side if you're extra hungry.
White bean and olive salad with fresh herbsWhite beans are a cheap, versatile ingredient for the beginners out there.
Almond cocoa smoothieEverything they say about Vitamixes is true. Here's a great smoothie to prove it.
Panzanella bakeThis classic Tuscan dish makes a great summer dinner. The whole thing comes together in minutes using leftover bread, tomatoes, and a few herbs and spices.
Fourth of July fruit tartPut your pie or tart dough scraps to work. Turn them into star-spangled toppers with patriotic flair.
Fourth of July recipe: Red velvet flag browniesCelebrate Fourth of July with these festive and fun flag brownies. Red velvet serves as the base and a creamy frosting provides the perfect combination for red, white, and blue!
Fourth of July supper: New England poached salmonFourth of July marks the day the Declaration of Independence was read out over the streets of Boston. Many New Englanders mark Fourth of July with a meal of poached salmon
10 red, white, and blue desserts Eye-pleasing patriotic desserts in red, white, and blue.
Savory pancakes made with three ingredientsOther than their shape, these savory pancakes have very little in common with the sugary breakfast staple. Not only are they good, they are good for you, too.
- Fourth of July recipe: Red, white, and blue shortcakes
Fourth of July shortcakes deliver the sweetness of in-season berries along with a natural red, white, and blue: a strawberry rhubarb sauce, whipped cream, and blueberries for garnish on a candied ginger shortcake.
Fourth of July recipe: Chocolate covered strawberries with popping sugarFourth of July means fireworks. Carbonated sugar is one way to bring some pop! to chocolate covered strawberries.
12 musicians who are also food activists 12 musicians, one goal: help the food system.
