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Make entertaining a breeze with these tips for the ultimate wine and cheese pairings

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Wine and cheese have always been the party’s best pair. To quote James Beard from his iconic 1974 tome “Beard on Food”: “Cheese with wine is a vital and important part of the good life.”

Beard wrote that he loved all kinds of cheese, from simple cheddars to the great soft cheeses, and argued against the “snobs” always looking for ...Read more

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Sunday supper: Cashew chicken stir-fry a quick meal to end the weekend

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Cashew Chicken Skillet Stir-Fry

Serves 6.

When you need a quick dinner after a busy weekend, this is it. The stir-fry recipe has a delicious soy sauce and peanut butter taste, and it’s a great way to get a delicious serving of veggies. From “30-Minute Meals with Six Sisters’ Stuff: 100+ Quick and Easy Meals the Whole Family Will Love” ...Read more

Make these classic German eats for Oktoberfest

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It probably goes without saying that, if you're a beer lover, you're probably going to raise a stein or two (or three) at an upcoming Oktoberfest celebration.

But the annual celebration of all things German isn't just about the beer.

Oktoberfest is also a great time of year to fill up on traditional German foods like schnitzel and beer ...Read more

Gretchen's table: This lemon Bundt cake can take the sour out of summer's end

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If you're planning on firing up the grill for one last hurrah before the parade of school buses start tying up morning traffic, we salute you!

Labor Day is the fourth most popular day of the year to cook out after July 4, Memorial Day and Father's Day, according to Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association. It's the rare person who doesn't love a ...Read more

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A lemon-rosemary chicken that tastes like love

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Lovely Lemon Rosemary Chicken

Serves 4 to 6.

From “Chuck’s Flavor Train,” by Chuck Matto, who writes: “This one’s personal. It’s my take on my mom’s rosemary chicken ... the kind of dish that made the whole house smell like love. Bright lemon, crispy skin and a pan sauce so good you’ll wanna drink it. It’s simple, soulful and...Read more

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Savor summer produce with these appetizer recipes

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MINNEAPOLIS — Late summer in Minnesota can be bittersweet for produce lovers.

Just when our favorite veggies are at their peak, farmers markets start sneaking in mums and apples. It feels like fall is tapping us on the shoulder while we’re still reaching for another ear of corn. So, before the season slips away, it’s worth pulling ...Read more

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A pasta salad recipe that will win potlucks

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Best Ever Pasta Salad

Serves 8 to 10.

From “Dig In: Over 100 Easy, Delicious, and Stress-Free Recipes to Make on Repeat,” by Erin O’Brien, who writes: “My mom’s signature pasta salad holds a very special place in my heart — it was the first recipe I ever shared online, and to this day, it remains a community favorite. I love ...Read more