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Anti-Inflammatory Golden Tonic

The momentum behind functional foods and wellness elixirs is at an all-time high. Expensive products are touted as having the power to do everything from restoring gut health to boosting immunity and fighting inflammation, but their health claims are often backed by little solid science. So instead of pricy supplements, we’re mixing up a more

Baanhgajor Lagot Gahori (Pork Belly with Fermented Bamboo)

Ingredients:2 tbsp. mustard or canola oil1 (1 1/2-lb.) piece boneless, skinless pork belly, cut into 1″ strips, about ½” thick10 small green Thai chiles or 5 serranos, halved1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced6 cloves garlic, mashed into a paste1 (2″) piece ginger, peeled and mashed into a paste1⁄2 tsp. ground turmericKosher salt, to

Easy Beer Bread Recipe

A seriously easy beer bread recipe ANYONE can make!!Ingredients:1. 3 cups flour (sifted or at least spooned in)2. 3 teaspoons baking soda (omit if using self rising flour)3. 1 teaspoon salt4. 12 oz. beer5. 1/4 cup melted butterOptional6. 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar7. 1 chorizo sausage link chopped fine in food processorInstructions:Preheat oven to 375ºMix

Extra-Egg-and-Bacon Fried Rice

Fried rice is the ultimate leftover food. Not only is it totally customizable with whatever additional protein and veggies you have in the fridge, but it’s crazy simple to make too. I know that everyone has a soft spot in their heart for their favorite type of fried rice, so this recipe is as classic

Layered Blackberry-and-Turmeric Lemonade

This spritzy, summery drink from Julia Momose, bar manager of Oriole in Chicago, is a showstopper with its distinct pink and yellow layers. It’s also incredibly versatile: Swap in raspberries or strawberries for the blackberries, double the recipe for a crowd, or serve the homemade soda and the turmeric-spiked lemonade on their own.

Easy Red, White, and Blue Trifle

Be the first to rate & review! 1 Photo I call this easy red, white, and blue trifle an “assembly recipe,” because very little cooking is involved. Fresh fruit, yogurt, and berry syrup are layered in a clear bowl for a beautiful presentation. Layer in as much fruit as your bowl will hold, for a

Easy Almond Paste

Almond paste is a key ingredient in marzipan and many other European-style candies and pastries. It can be expensive to buy in stores but luckily it’s easy to make at home. This almond paste recipe requires just four ingredients (one optional) and a food processor. You will need blanched almonds (which you can blanch yourself

Cheesy Eggplant Rollatini

Grilling the eggplant for this simple, hearty dish lends both flavor and texture. Make sure the eggplant slices are completely tender before they come off the grill; they won’t soften more in the oven. Slideshow: More Eggplant Recipes  Published on September 7, 2016 Credit: © Abby Hocking Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 large eggplants (2