Smoky and spicy, this Mexican pantry soup takes under 30 minutes
In the old-fashioned "fondas" scattered around Mexico, diners usually find only a handful of tables and simple, comforting dishes. A three-course lunch at many…
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HER | A trio of quick, homemade savory gifts that people will actually enjoy
Come the holidays, homemade gifts from the kitchen are the ones I like to make and receive. They're not at all fussy or fancy -- spiced nuts in a pretty contai…
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HER | Roasted Caramel Apple Pie prime for new tradition
This pie, adapted from "Bake Your Heart Out: Foolproof Recipes to Level Up Your Home Baking" by Dan Langan, has four special things going for it: a cream chees…
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Reggie’s, Chilled Chameleon and Tay’sful Kitchen will all close their doors this week in Texarkana
A trio of local restuarants will shut their doors by the end of the week.
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Several more children sickened by fruit pouches tainted with lead, FDA says
WASHINGTON -- More children were apparently sickened by apple puree pouches recently recalled due to dangerous lead contamination, the Food and Drug Administra…
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Canned seafood moves beyond tuna sandwiches in a pandemic trend that stuck
SAN FRANCISCO -- Sardines swirling in preserved lemons. Mackerel basking in curry sauce. Chargrilled squid bathing in ink. All are culinary delicacies long pop…
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How to check your turkey’s temperature and know when it’s done
The turkey can be a major source of stress during the holidays, whether you're worried about how long it needs to thaw or how to carve it skillfully. Another p…
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Seven things to stop worrying about this Thanksgiving
Especially if you are the host, Thanksgiving can feel like one giant checklist. From the shopping and prepping all the way through cooking and cleanup, it's ea…
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Got leftover ham or turkey? Make a Monte Cristo
This time of year, I'm always on the lookout for creative ways to use holiday leftovers. If you are, too, consider the Monte Cristo sandwich.
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Pumpkin chocolate chip oat bars are a whole-grain, feel-good snack
It's truly the little things in life that bring the most joy - an unexpected, bite-size treat tucked into a lunchbox; the comforting aroma of cinnamon, ginger …
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How to turn Thanksgiving leftovers into a knockout meal of their own
Let's admit that Thanksgiving Day leftovers, though familiar and comforting, are boring. But with the roasting, toasting and simmering already done, they make …
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Meat made from cells, not livestock, is here. But will it ever replace traditional meat?
A familiar aroma wafted through the Believer Meats test kitchen earlier this year as Research and Development Chef Andres Voloschin flipped sizzling strips of …
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LISTEN | Texarkana chef gives advice to reduce Thanksgiving cooking stress
TEXARKANA -- With a feast coming up that many look forward to all year, a local chef recently offered some cooking advice to help make Thanksgiving stress-free.
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Wisconsin snubs bourbon by elevating brandy old fashioned to state cocktail status
MADISON, Wis. -- In Wisconsin, the old fashioned cocktail comes with brandy, not bourbon.
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A creamy potato soup by way of Ecuador is a golden way to warm up
The diced avocado piled in a pale green mound atop the steaming bowl of soup won me over immediately. It was an "I should have thought of that" moment I had ye…
