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Meatless Monday: Creamy cauliflower soup with herbed olive oilPack more veggies into your diet with this creamy, low calorie, dairy-free, cauliflower soup. Pair it with a grilled cheese sandwich or a quinoa salad.
Bean and bacon soup, and a Newtown remembranceA hearty soup made from four kinds of canned beans is quick and comforting, and invites the bright promise of a new year.
Orange cake with dark chocolate and cream cheese frostingThis light, citrusy cake is the perfect way to celebrate the new year, a birthday, a deep abiding love for chocolate, or any occasion. A cream cheese frosting and a layer of chocolate ganache puts it completely over the top.
How to create a better food system (+video) Our worldwide food system needs an overhaul. Here are 13 steps to change food policies and improve lives.
Roasted garlic soupStave off winter's chill with this warm and comforting roasted garlic soup. Roast garlic, onions, leeks, and green onions in the oven, then purée them and add broth and cream.
Book review, author Q&A, and salt and pepper shrimpAnn Mah's novel, 'Kitchen Chinese: A Novel About Food, Family and Finding Yourself' celebrates life changes, Chinese culture, and most importantly, regional Chinese dishes. This special blog post contains an interview with the author, and one of her favorite recipes.
Roasted carrots and a spinach, roasted carrot, and fennel saladIt's the time of the year to start thinking less about casseroles and cookies, and more about vegetables and salads. Roast up some seasoned carrots for a side dish and use the leftovers in a crunchy salad for lunch the next day.
Meatless Monday: Spicy Indian tofu curryDo something different for dinner with tofu curry. Get adventurous with authentic Indian spices like garam masala and Asafetida, and learn to swap the curry powder for a homemade curry paste.
Gingerbread spice hot chocolate mixA delicious mug of hot chocolate with a little spice of gingerbread will warm up cold winter nights.
Tea with the Dowager: Recipes for Downton Abbey fans Here are a few British-themed recipes from Stir It Up! for fans of "Downton Abbey" gearing up for season three.
Lemon chickenBaked chicken with a light lemon marinade brings a welcome relief from the indulgence of holiday treats and dishes.
Linguine with Ragu Bianco and nose-to-tail talesGround pork and pork liver are cooked with mushrooms, shallots, garlic, fennel, and thyme, then finished with cream in this traditional Italian pasta sauce.
Black-eyed pea and cornbread skilletBlack-eyed peas on New Year's Day is a Southern tradition loved by many. Here is a variation that bakes black-eyed peas beneath a cornbread topping.
Easy appetizer: stuffed endivesA versatile gluten-free appetizer that will please your guests no matter their taste preferences.
Butternut squash gnocchi with sausage and sageA familiar comfort dish in a new place to call home.
Chipotle mashed sweet potatoesCanned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce bring smoke and a little heat to this quick, sweet/savory side dish. Sliced scallions add brightness.
Gingerbread and cranberry muffinsMake the batter a day or two ahead, then simply scoop them out in the morning and bake. The deep ginger and molasses flavor sings of Christmas and the tart, sweet cranberries add to the festive flavor.
Prime rib roastPrime rib roast is a classic Christmas dinner. Pair it with your favorite side dishes, rolls, and fresh salad.
Food-related gifts that give backHere are some last-minute gift ideas that help others in need with every gift you give.
Sweet tea pecansA lovely bag of flavored nuts makes a wonderful gift, and they are handy to have around during the busy holidays. This nibble combines the best of the South, abundant pecans and sweet tea.
