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Giardiniera aioli and Cumin coriander pork chopsA cumin and coriander spice rub adds big flavor without heat to pan-seared pork chops; this lively, vinegary, fiery (or not) giardiniera aioli is great with pork, fish, chicken, or tofu.
Green power smoothieAvocado is the secret ingredient in this smoothie that packs in your daily greens and fruit into one glass for a meal on the go.
How to eat more saladDon't limit salads to a side dish. Eat them as main dishes, make your own dressing, and get creative by adding a wide variety of proteins and grains.
Indonesian-style pineapple tarts for Chinese New YearIn Chineses households it's believed that eating these sweet cookies will bring good fortune as well as sweetness in the upcoming year. Celebrate the Year of Snake with a batch of homemade pineapple tarts.
Red velvet sandwich cookiesDid you know Valentine's Day is also the start of red velvet season? Make a cute and trendy dessert for your sweetheart with these sandwich cookies with heart-shaped cutouts.
Frosted brownies for a blizzard or Valentine's DayGive your sweet something sweet with these dense chocolate brownies, topped with sugary chocolate-y frosting. Be sure to offer a glass of milk to wash them down!
World’s simplest homemade fudgey brownies and raspberry coulisWant to impress your Valentine without spending the day in the kitchen? Try these gooey, fudgey brownies that are easier than a piece of cake to make. Top them with a simple raspberry sauce for a touch of rosey red.
Mussels with fennel and star aniseMussels steamed in a buttery broth of shallots, garlic, tomatoes, and star anise are an easy, delicious, sustainable dinner. Use this recipe to wow your sweetheart on Valentine's Day with a home cooked meal.
Mardi Gras recipe: crawfish cornbreadMake an authentic batch of crawfish cornbread to celebrate Mardi Gras. Use frozen crawfish tail meat, Creole seasoning, jalapenos, and cheddar cheese for that Louisiana flavor.
King Cake for Mardi GrasKing Cake is a brioche dough with a ribbon of brown sugar cinnamon (or praline sugar) running through it, baked in an oval shape, glazed with royal icing, and sprinkled with Mardi Gras colors.
- Valentine's Day: Do chocolate high heels say, 'I love you'?
A Dallas chocoatier makes Christian Louboutin knockoff shoes out of chocolate. In Baton Rouges, try the peanut butter cayenne truffles
Buttermilk pancakes for Pancake DayPancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is Feb. 12. Top these classic buttermilk pancakes with fruit and syrup of your choice for a sweet start to the day.
Travel: New Orleans and shrimp remouladeDay 2 of a culinary travel adventure to New Orleans included a lesson in making a four-course meal at the New Orleans Cooking Experience cooking school.
Travel: New Orleans and bananas fosterA culinary travel adventure to New Orleans included a stop at Palace Cafe, which is owned by Brennan's, the restaurant that invented the flaming dessert: bananas foster.
- 14 recipes for Valentine's Day desserts Stir It Up! has 14 delicious, decadent, romantic dessert recipes, sure to bring a smile to your Valentine's face.
15 Mardi Gras recipes Recipes from Stir It Up! bloggers to bring some pizazz to your Mardi Gras menu.
Cookbook review: 'The Sweet Magnolias Cookbook' and Sunday brunchWonderfully whimsical and simplistically Southern, 'The Sweet Magnolias Cookbook' is full of recipes that feel like they've been in the family awhile.
Persimmon quick breadPersimmons are a rare in-season fruit in winter. They can be sliced and added to salads and side dishes, or puréed and used in quick breads and muffins.
Sweet potato cupcakes with cream cheese frostingThese unusual cupcakes would make a thoughtful offering for a friend's birthday or sweet treat for another special occasion.
- Loaded nacho chicken
Sometimes simplicity is bliss. Tortilla-coated chicken breasts topped with warm chile con queso, and a your favorite nacho toppings is weeknight dinner waiting to happen.
