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Pastina soup is an iconic Italian comfort food chock-full of nutrient-dense vegetables and tiny pasta. Make it for a cold day, a day with a cold or any time you need a Nonna-approved dish. If you grew up in a traditional Italian household, you might remember enjoying pastina soup on cold winter nights or anytime … Read more
No time for yeasted dough? This two-ingredient pizza dough takes 15 minutes. Every Friday is Pizza Friday at my house, so I would say I know my way around a pizza pan. My go-to recipe is a no-knead yeasted dough that requires a six-hour rise, so if I forget to make the dough in the … Read more
Brighten up dessert with our light, vibrant limoncello tiramisu. Its filling is made with limoncello-spiked lemon curd, mascarpone cheese and whipping cream. When it comes to closing out a pasta night with friends, I only ever have one dessert in mind: tiramisu. The traditional recipe for tiramisu has bold flavor that comes from coffee liqueur, … Read more
TikTok’s famous dense bean salad is the healthy grab-and-go lunch recipe you’ve been looking for. Self-proclaimed “Dense Bean Salad girl” Violet Witchel is credited with the viral TikTok bean salad craze. Each of her protein-packed bean salad recipes is not only incredibly good for you but also looks quite tasty and easy to make. And … Read more
A co-worker brought this wonderful dish to a potluck several years ago. She had copies of the recipe next to the pan. Now I make it for get-togethers and also supply copies of the recipe. I never have any leftover salad or recipes. —Kelly Newsom, Jenks, Oklahoma Test Kitchen Tips Save time by using prepared … Read more
Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and water into dough. Rest 30 minutes, flatten into disks, and fry in hot oil until golden. Serve warm with toppings. This beloved traditional Indian fry bread creates golden, pillowy rounds of dough that puff beautifully when dropped into hot oil, resulting in a crispy exterior that gives way to … Read more
And I’m not even close to getting sick of it. After years of protein everything, the conversation has recently shifted to fiber. According to the FDA, the average adult needs to eat 28 grams of fiber per day. When I heard that statistic, I instantly knew I wasn’t meeting the recommendation. So I looked up … Read more
Grandma was a pro at making meatballs from scratch. Here are some of her best-kept-secrets for getting them just right. If your Grandma was anything like mine, she was a fabulous cook. There was nothing better than the smell of homemade meatballs simmering in red sauce in her kitchen! I’ve rounded up some of Nonna’s … Read more
As a change from mayonnaise-laden slaw, I created this refreshing alternative. It uses many of the garden vegetables I grow, so it’s also economical. I serve it at our family reunion each Fourth of July, and it’s always a big hit at get-togethers. —Sharon Payne, Mayfield, Kentucky Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup white vinegar … Read more
The window bars are for security—and the bump serves a purpose, too. Here’s what we discovered. If there’s one thing we love, it’s looking into mysterious old home features. Why do some houses from the ’50s have an extra little door in the hallway? Why do pre-World War II era homes have a toilet in … Read more
