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When spring has you rushing from one commitment to another with little chance to pause and catch your breath, you'd better make sure you are well-fueled for the day. Few breakfast options will do that as well and deliciously as this potato-laden shakshouka, an Israeli Tunisian dish of eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce.

Hot and sour soup gets a more intense, hearty treatment with the addition of glass noodles, fresh vegetables, fried onions, and tender ginger salmon. You'll want a spoon and chopsticks for this delicious meal in a bowl.

When dinner's done, sometimes you just want something a little sweet. Try adding minty to that combination as well and reach for an After Dinner Mint Cookie … or three! These tender cookies will melt in your mouth.

Before you know it, there will be picnic gatherings, school potlucks, and even the occasional fireside nosh to attend. Make sure you're the life of the party by bringing quintessential party food in a clever dip that everyone will be swooning about.

From cooking dinner while your kids do their homework to entertaining guests and more, you probably spend more time in the kitchen than any other space. To use your kitchen to its fullest potential and get the most done in the least amount of time, make sure it is well-organized with these tips.

Pocket sandwiches can be found in the freezer section of your grocery store. However, if you've got about a half hour, they can be assembled and baked at home with ingredients you can pronounce and customization you won't find in the freezer.

If you think you have to resort to a restaurant outing or takeout to get good sweet and sour pork, this one's for you. If you think avoiding gluten means that's a dish you need to bid farewell to, this one's for you. If you think it's a dish that has to be chock full of corn syrup, this one's for you.

When a soybean organization asks chefs for their favorite miso recipes featuring meat, poultry, and seafood, the results are delicious. Get the two first prize winning recipes and you'll agree that when miso meets meat, beautiful things happen!

On April Fool's Day, be on the lookout for extra tricks and jokes. But we've got your back with a recipe that's got a little of everything to get you through a tricky day. Packed with everything from sausage to lentils to spinach, this soup will have you going back for second helpings!

I love an elegant brunch, but sometimes it seems like I need at least eight hands in order to get everything together in order. What would you say if I told you there are some fantastic tricks out there for making it all fall together like magic?

When I'm feeling a bit lazy when dinner time rolls around, I toss together a fun dip. Then I turn to thick corn chips, vegetables, or — in this case — my favorite focaccia for enjoying a delicious meal that lets me embrace my inner kid.

Enjoyable as a nightcap or in your favorite cocktail, bourbon can also bring its smoothness to your dinner table. Get a great recipe for Sweet Bourbon Pork that boasts a complex sauce in an easy vessel: your slow cooker!

Adding a splash of tangy fruit takes classic magic bars to an entirely new level: one that will have you making sure they make an appearance in your home more often! That will be particularly true when you realize you can have them cooling on the counter in less than an hour.

Order an old fashioned cocktail just about anywhere in the country and the bartender is likely to grab whiskey from the shelf. However, in Wisconsin, that will be brandy, thank you very much. The Brandy Old Fashioned is a state tradition and one of my favorite drinks … but I'm not above tweaking it a bit!

Sometimes a weekend still doesn't leave time for a long, luxurious breakfast. However, that doesn't mean you need to settle for a bagel with a schmear of cream cheese. Give yourself less than a half hour and you can have a fantastic fluffy oven pancake!

Pasta doesn't have to spend all of its time with tomato sauce. Grab some Louisiana fun and toss it with the great flavors you've come to love in jambalaya and have dinner on the table in less than a half an hour. Now there's a reason to celebrate!

Blending everything from tender chicken to bold spices to creamy peanut butter brings us a bowl of West African comfort food: peanut stew! So grab your favorite pot and expect to be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to enjoy this classic dish at home.

Forget folding when it comes to tacos. It's time to get the layers on! By blending two fun culinary concepts — tacos and lasagna — you can assemble a casserole-style dinner with south-of-the-border flair!

Experience mouthwatering, mind-altering bliss in every morsel of an alcohol-infused dessert when you get some ideas on how to safely and deliciously include alcohol in your sweet tooth's favorite finds.

As March begins, weather can be entirely unpredictable. Make sure you have some warmth in store with delightful recipes like this one, featuring sweet butternut squash, the earthy bite of your favorite curry blend, and a swirl of creaminess that only a good bisque can deliver!

Looking to update your kitchen? If a total remodel is out of your range — in either price or effort or both — consider setting your space up with some fun modern tech to help out in the kitchen and streamline your cooking process.

Grab your slow cooker and get ready for a warm, creamy bowl of soup that will have you smiling at the snow outside your window and being just a bit nostalgic about winter as it rapidly heads toward its end. Simple soup is where it's at!

Soon, we'll be singing the praises of spring and looking for the first fresh produce of a new season. But before we decide winter's ready to be scrapped, fire up your oven for a stick-to-your-ribs comfort food feast. Roast a ham or pork roast and look to turn traditional scalloped potatoes on its side!

Grab your chopsticks … and a spoon … and maybe even a fork. Noodle bowls brimming with seared steak, crisp-tender vegetables, and miso-infused cellophane noodles will have you embracing the season and looking for more excuses to indulge in this luxurious soup that's so much more.

With Valentine's Day firmly in our rear view mirror, here's hoping lots of sweet, tender memories are along for the ride. If that's the case, why not take a little time to say thank you to whomever planted those bits of fondness for you. No need to even turn on the stove when a selection of cheeses, meat, and fruits paired with your favorite wine will do the trick!

When you go out for a burger or plate of meatloaf at your favorite pub, you want a pint of suds and some great fries to accompany them. But if you're looking for something a little different consider setting the potatoes aside and looking to parsnips for some fantastic fries.

Do you like cherry cordials? Are you also a fan of cupcakes? Why not bring them both together for the ultimate dessert? And these special cupcakes also pack a little bit of a brandy punch! You'll be making sure you save room for two.

If you are looking for an elegant dinner idea for Valentine's Day but want to avoid the expected dishes, why not try surf and turf … in a bowl surrounded by crisp-tender vegetables, flavorful noodles, crunchy fried garlic, and a touch of heat? Grab your chopsticks, this is one amazing dish!

Skip those fussy tater skin appetizers for the big game and opt for a simple casserole that takes less time to assemble and packs a more impressive punch. It's time to step up your foodie game in time for the Super Bowl.

As a culinary artist, you can minimize cooking catastrophes by doing a little less improv and following a few more tried and true cooking methods. Your creativity can still flow from you to your cuisine, but there will just be less mess when using these tips, tools, and hacks in the kitchen.