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Food: What's Cooking
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Raid the pantry and fridge for your own quick, off-the-cuff soup that bursts with flavor and satisfaction.
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Which comes first, your wine selection or your recipe? For most folks, recipes come first. But if you have a pesky guest who only drinks one wine or you’ve decided to pop that special bottle, here are tips for pairing your meal to popular wine styles.
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The McDonald’s Big Mac is more than a fast-food menu item — it’s an enduring symbol of American culture. Which makes it an irresistible target for rival burger-slingers eager to challenge McDonald’s in a very public way. Enter the Chili’s Big Smasher and Shake Shack’s Big Shack.
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This cozy fall soup with farro, pumpkin and Swiss chard is nutty, earthy and warming. Maple-syrup-sweetened nuts, spiced with smoked paprika, cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne pepper, add texture, along with a subtle dose of sweetness and heat.
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While many comfort foods are aggressively cheesy, creamy, sugary or fried — more of an indulgence than a healthy everyday pick — soup is one that can offer ample feel-good factor and optimal nutrition. This lentil soup hits the spot like a soft, flannel shirt, a comfort that’s at once familiar, warming, practical and casually stylish.
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Maple syrup can do so much more than just top pancakes and waffles, and this zero-proof Old-Fashioned proves it. Cut with fresh mandarin orange juice, brightened with bitters and served over ice, it’s a grown-up drink that might have “old” in its name but manages to feel new and exciting.
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The richness of seared steak plays well with bitter radicchio and sweet figs in this filling skillet meal. A fig-balsamic dressing pulls everything together. Top each serving with crumbled blue cheese for another layer of flavor.
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