Killer App: Mushrooms Stuffed With Artichoke and Spinach Dip


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Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms

I'm always on the hunt for those perfect bite-size appetizers that are suitable for just about any party, even this weekend's Super Bowl. These button mushrooms stuffed with artichoke and spinach dip are just that; they only require a small cocktail napkin and are best served warm, but are even satisfying at room temperature. The earthy mushrooms are filled with a creamy vegetable mixture and Read more

Killer App: Gyro Jalapeno Poppers


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Gyro Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

After salivating over this lamb sausage, feta, and romesco pizza, I had a hankering for the ground meat myself. I was all set to go for kabob e kubideh until I spotted a recipe for the appetizer of my dreams — gyro jalapeno poppers, stuffed with red onion, oregano, and ground lamb. My stomach made the ultimate vote: Greek-style stuffed lamb poppers it was! Prepping jalapenos for poppers can be Read more

The Wide World of Wings: Lemon Pepper With Cucumber-Feta Yogurt Sauce


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Greek Chicken Wings Recipe

We close out our week of worldly wings with a recipe . . . with an accessory. While I love this classic finger food on its own, sometimes a cooling dipping sauce is just what the tailgater ordered to complement a piping hot and/or fiery chicken wing. Think about it: buffalo wings are divine, but when that Frank's RedHot sauce becomes too hot to handle, nothing quenches a mouth inferno quite like Read more

The Wide World of Wings: Honey Barbecue


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Honey Barbecue Chicken Wings Recipe

Buffalo wings may be the king of game-day chicken parts, but barbecue wings sure give poultry royalty a run for its money. There's a reason this American classic is a food-festival mainstay: often containing a plethora of ingredients, it goes hand in hand with any meat, and there are about as many versions of barbecue sauce as there are people making them, resulting in an endless taste test for Read more

The Wide World of Wings: Salsa Verde


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Salsa Verde Chicken Wings Recipe

Wings are a game day mainstay, but before you grab that bottle of Frank's RedHot, consider a version or two that journey beyond buffalo. This week, we tread the less-beaten path through wing-dom with a look at five recipes that shed new light on our favorite chicken part. Today, our wings get a south of the border kick with tomatillo-based salsa verde. Taking a page from the popular Mexican dish Read more

Killer App: Mushroom and Brie Bruschetta


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Mushroom and Brie Bruschetta

Around my house, Thanksgiving calls for flavorful appetizers, Manhattan cocktails, a huge turkey to feed our giant clan, and several side dishes and desserts that we never do without. One of those flavorful appetizers is bruschetta topped with mushroom and melted brie. Fresh thyme – a lot of it – is a key component in this dish and the flavors of all the different components marry together Read more

Foodie Friday Link Time: Healthier Risotto Made With Wheat Berries


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Healthier Risotto Made With Wheat Berries

Rocking mock risotto made with nutritious wheat berries — Peanut Butter Fingers Apple pie choices for a little guilt-free indulgence — Self Get cooking with Fall produce! Here's a bushel of healthy recipes — DailySpark Six of the most fattening apps to leave off your plate — Prevention Eat power foods throughout your day, just like Dr. Oz — Shape Junk food in sheep's clothing can now Read more

Injera, Berbere, Wat: A Guide to Ethiopian Food


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Ethiopian Food Glossary

This may come as a surprise, but if we had to eat one cuisine for the rest of our lives, my pick would be Ethiopian. There's something incredibly natural about the act of eating with one's hands, and the spiced, slow-cooked, home style preparations. But to someone who's not familiar with East African cuisine, deciphering an Ethiopian recipe or the menu at an Eritrean restaurant can be sort of Read more

10 Tips For Introducing Finger Foods


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Tips for Introducing Finger Foods to Babies

Finger foods are the gateway to self-feeding and the first step toward independence at the dinner table. Annabel Karmel has explained the importance of finger foods and how parents can ease the transition for their children. She's also provided us with tips and tricks for introducing these foods to hungry (and grabby) tots. Read more

Reader Recipe: Pumpkin Squares, Squared


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Pumpkin Brown Sugar Squares Recipe

October brings on our pumpkin obsession, and OnSugar blogger Food Orleans clearly feels the same way, sharing this delicious pumpkin squares post. I come from a long line of German women who feel compelled to produce baked goods pretty much nonstop from October to January.  I'm not even fudging this fact a bit. I refer to the phenomenon as "extreme baking," or the condition during which our Read more