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Updated June 2026 One dish that has almost dropped from sight is marinated cucumber salad. Why? It’s flavorful, low-calorie, refreshing-hydrating (they’re 96% water), and full of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. While June 14th is National Cucumber Day, We also whip up a cucumber salad for pale-green cucumbers for St. Patrick’s Day: as a side…
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[1] This Shamrock Shake uses a topping of Lucky Charms. Cute as they are, we’d rather have green sprinkles or edible glitter (both photos © Ray’s Boathouse). [2] If you don’t have any green garnishes, you can default to the ubiquitous maraschino cherry. Here’s the best brand from Tillen Farms, all natural and available on…
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[1] Cream cheese pound cake. The recipe is below (photo and recipe © The Baker Chick). [2] Maple pound cake. Here’s the recipe (photo © King Arthur Flour). [3] Pumpkin Spice Pound Cake. Here’s the recipe from Spice Islands (photo © Spice Islands). [4] Pound cake with berries and whipped cream (photo © Knudsen Dairy).…
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WE’RE BULLISH ABOUT SHEEP… …but not just any sheep. We’re crushing on Sarda sheep, the lovely ovine ladies living the luxe life of Italy’s gemstone island, Sardinia (Sardegna in Italian). What they produce is the extraordinary milk that makes the extraordinary Pecorino D.O.P (Denominazione d’Origine Protetta, or Protected Designation of Origin) cheese. D.O.P.* is Italy’s…
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[1 & 2] (photos © Vicia Restaurant | St. Louis). [3] Serve ice cream in a quenelle shape for more sophistication. Here’s how to make it (photo © Lauren V. Haas | Breadhitz). [4] A few fresh mint leaves add a colorful note to monotone dishes (photo © Good Eggs). Some people fall in…
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