Paneer Kathi Rolls Recipe | Epicurious

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Whenever I was tight on time in college (but plenty hungry), you’d likely find me at a nearby street vendor, awaiting my turn at one of their paneer kathi rolls. Despite the plethora of options, this popular Indian street food, also known as Paneer Frankie, was always my go-to: Creamy paneer cubes, bell peppers, and … Read more

Salted Melon Salad with Jalapeños and Feta Recipe

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Picking a perfectly ripe summer melon is like folding a fitted sheet—forever a struggle. Here’s a salad that can save even the most mediocre specimen. A simple combination of sharp shallot and hot green chile generously dressed with lemon, olive oil, and salt will transform that subpar fruit into something juicy and joy-inducing. Salty crumbles … Read more

Crab Cake Sandwiches Recipe | Epicurious

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Becoming this lofty, flavorful crab cake sandwich is the ultimate dream for any young seafood puck. If you were a crispy Maryland-style crab cake, cradled between swooshes of Old Bay–spiked tartar sauce and squished cozily inside a toasted brioche bun, you’d be pretty happy too. Various styles of prepared crab meat are available refrigerated or … Read more

Kimchi-Bacon Shrimp Recipe | Epicurious

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Step 1 Drain one 16-oz. jar Napa cabbage kimchi in a mesh sieve set over a small bowl. Squeeze as much brine out of kimchi as possible. Measure out ½ cup brine (it’s okay if you have less) and set aside; discard any excess. Coarsely chop half of kimchi; finely chop remaining kimchi. Set aside … Read more

Slow-Cooker Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe

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The benefit of a slow cooker is that it does almost all the work for you, so why not lean in? In this kid-friendly recipe, peanut butter (use the standard stuff, like Skippy or Jif, rather than a “natural” variety, for best results) thickens and flavors a simple sauce for delightfully tender boneless, skinless chicken … Read more

Cucumbers With Pickled Ginger–Scallion Sauce Recipe

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This ginger-scallion sauce uses jarred pickled ginger (gari) in place of fresh for a brighter spin on the good-on-everything staple. Usually served in a twisted heap alongside a platter of sushi, gari is meant to cleanse the palate between bites of fish and rice. It’s that same refreshing quality that works so well in this … Read more

Soy-and-Cola-Marinated Steak Recipe | Epicurious

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Marinating steak in Coca-Cola is a pro grilling move practiced by experienced cooks, including Korean grill masters, who rely on the soda to give bulgogi and kalbi an extra pop, and my own Midwestern mom. Soda’s unique blend of high acidity and sugar both tenderizes the meat and speeds up caramelization on the grill for … Read more

Blueberry Cobbler Recipe | Epicurious

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My requirements for a summer dessert are (A) that fruit feature prominently and (B) that it mostly serves as a vehicle for a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This easy blueberry cobbler recipe checks both boxes, with the added benefits of a very short ingredient list and super quick assembly (we’re talking 10 minutes prep … Read more

Simple Quinoa Black Bean Salad

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Whether you’re a party person, a meal prepper, or a picnic lover, we’ve got a salad that can do it ALL! This fresh, crunchy Southwest-inspired quinoa salad features corn, black beans, cilantro, tons of veggies, and a zippy lime vinaigrette. BIG TIME deliciousness, friends!  It keeps well, making it perfect for BBQs, picnics, or quick … Read more

7 Surprising Foods to Eat for Better Blood Pressure

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You may not feel the pressure of blood flowing through your arteries, but that pressure can have substantial health impacts. High blood pressure (or hypertension) is one of several key risk factors for heart disease—the leading cause of death in the U.S. And even more shocking, almost half of U.S. adults have hypertension. It’s usually … Read more