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From apple cobbler to za'atar-roasted carrots, our comprehensive recipe collection pulled from chefs, restaurants, and our own test kitchen has you covered.
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Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash with Pecans and Rosemary
By: The Local PalateChef Steven Satterfield blends two beloved flavor palates with acorn squash, pecans, and rosemary in this sweet and savory Thanksgiving dish!
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Carrot Ginger Soup
Sautéeing coaxes the earthy sweetness from carrots and coconut milk rounds the edges of ginger, garlic, and coriander for a velvety Thai-style soup that can be dinner in less than an hour.
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One Pot Lemon Dilly Chicken Rice Soup
This chicken rice soup is nourishing and packs flavor with zesty lemon, fresh dill, and an allium undertone from onion, leeks, and fennel.
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Vivian Howard’s Cheese Ball with Curried Peach Preserves
From chef Vivian Howard of the Chef & the Farmer, Kinston, North Carolina
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Beans and Greens Soup
This warming soup inspires hardy winter greens with rich flavor. The recipe was given to us by Louisiana-based L.H. Hayward & Co., which recommends using Camellia brand beans. However, other dried garbanzo beans will work just as well. Serve[...]
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Chef Thai Phi Makes the Phô Mai Burger | Video
Pink Bellies' play on the classic cheeseburger is a decadent handheld topped with savory onion jam, creamy butter aïoli, and jalapeños.
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Tuk Tuk Fried Party Wings | Video
Sam Fore of Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites shares her simple method for fried party wings. Her trick: Infuse the recipe with lime and spices.
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Unicorn Bait Rainbow Cookies | Video
Rebecca Masson shares her playful “unicorn bait” rainbow cookies. Anyone looking for a taste of whimsy should try these colorful morsels.
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Sweet Talk: The Sensuous Power of Local Honey
In the Florida Panhandle, this chef collaborates with Southern Alabama blueberry farms to create the most exquisite local honey on the menu.
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A Better Butter Bean
Whether you want a light and airy dish or a hearty meal, butter beans are the perfect Southern staple to accompany any recipe.