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Ginger blondiesGinger blondies with a touch of warmth and surprise nuggets of crystallized ginger.
Oreo-stuffed chocolate chip cookie browniesBecause why not combine all of your favorite things?
Meatless Monday: Cumin-scented quinoa with beets and curried chickpeasCurried chickpeas go very nicely with the nutty, beet-sweetened quinoa. Top it off with a spoonful of yogurt or raita.
Oscar party 2012: Dish out the Best Picture nomineesOscar party fun: A dinner party inspired by the Best Picture nominees.
All kale CaesarKale Caesar salad with rye croutons delivers winter vitamins with a crunch.
King Cake cupcakesCupcakes inspired by the traditional Mardi Gras King Cake.
Mardi Gras jambalaya or Cajun gumbo?Their differences are slight, both are perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras Lousiana-style. This duck and andouille sausage gumbo is comfort food with a Creole/Cajun kick.
Pancakes for Fat TuesdayFat Tuesday, or Shrove Tuesday, is celebrated in Britain with pancakes.
King Cake bars for Mardi GrasThese bars meet all King Cake flavor requirements, but are simpler to make and to serve.
Meatless Monday: Winter squash and bean stewA hearty bean and squash stew that will last throughout the week.
Carnitas with chile and sweet potatoesCarnitas are shredded pieces of tender roast pork used as a filling for burritos.
Valentine's Day dinner idea: Roasted salmon rollTender and delicious, a roasted salmon roll for a Valentine's Day meal at home.
Meatless Monday: Linguini with creamy avocado sauceAn avocado sauce that is as creamy and rich as pesto.
Blue ribbon apple pieA flaky, buttery crust hugs a warm apple filling.
Creamy mushroom and bacon soupBacon makes everything taste better 鈥� even mushroom soup.
Cookbook review: 'Food of Life''Food of Life: Ancient Persian and Modern Iranian Cooking and Ceremonies' by Najmieh Batmanglij is a treasured collection of classic Iranian recipes.
Hachis parmentier (French cottage pie)A French country dish that is hearty as it is pleasing.
Meatless Monday: How to make spaetzleSpaetzle is a traditional German dumpling or noodle boiled in water or broth then pan fried in butter.
Super Bowl party appetizer ideasA few Super Bowl appetizer ideas to help you fuel up for the 6:30 p.m. kick-off.
Super Bowl mini pizza appetizersA quick no-fuss appetizer to help you cheer on the Super Bowl.