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French Onion & Lentil Soup [Recipe]

French Onion & Lentil Soup [Recipe]

There's just something about French onion soup -- savory with a hint of sweetness in the rich broth, topped with crunchy croutons and melty cheese browned under the broiler. This...
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Black Lives Matter.

Black Lives Matter.

A letter from Chef Ellie: One of the things I love most about cooking is the cultural melting pot of the professional kitchen. Working alongside all genders, ethnicities, and age...
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Recipe: How to Make Chorizo From Scratch (Traditional Pork Recipe & Vegan Recipe)

Recipe: How to Make Chorizo From Scratch (Traditional Pork Recipe & Vegan Recipe)

Street tacos, chilaquiles, burritos, huevos rancheros, and enchiladas are all perfect excuses to use chorizo! Why buy it premade when you can make a delicious version from scratch, and even...
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Eight Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas to Cook & Share With Your Sweetheart

Eight Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas to Cook & Share With Your Sweetheart

Whether you’re planning to surprise your sweetheart with a romantic dinner or you love to share the kitchen with your companion, these dinner ideas will get your juices flowing. We’ve...
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Recipe: Cast Iron Chipotle Maple Cornbread

Recipe: Cast Iron Chipotle Maple Cornbread

Cornbread is one of those notoriously hit-or-miss cooking projects. Will it be rich, moist, and delicious? Or dry and only edible when doused in chili? Great cornbread secrets are passed down...
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How to Make Your Holiday Dinner Vegan & Gluten Free Friendly

How to Make Your Holiday Dinner Vegan & Gluten Free Friendly

How do you accommodate vegan and gluten free family and friends at a dinner that’s based primarily around meat, cheese, and carbs? There are easier ways than you might think! Use this post...
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Vegan Holiday Recipes: Thanksgiving Lentil Loaf

Vegan Holiday Recipes: Thanksgiving Lentil Loaf

Large holiday gatherings can be a challenge for folks who don’t eat meat, whether they’re vegan, vegetarian or just trying to eat healthier foods. This fully vegan lentil loaf is...
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Vegan Holiday Recipes: Dairy-Free Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom Gravy

Vegan Holiday Recipes: Dairy-Free Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom Gravy

Not Your Average Mashed Potato – Garlicky & Dairy Free Mashed potatoes are a classic, but they’re always loaded down with dairy. If you’re vegan or lactose intolerant, that can be...
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Recipe: Balsamic Molasses Reduction- The Best Balsamic Redux Recipe You’ll Ever Try

Recipe: Balsamic Molasses Reduction- The Best Balsamic Redux Recipe You’ll Ever Try

Balsamic reductions are an easy way to dress up a dish, and they’re not hard to make as long as you’re patient. The acidic & sweet notes of this recipe...
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