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Food: What's Cooking
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Last week, U.S. health officials announced plans to persuade food companies to voluntarily eliminate petroleum-based artificial dyes by the end of 2026. “Most of our customers have decided that this is finally the time when they’re going to make that switch to a natural color,” said Dave Gebhardt, senior technical director at Sensient Technologies Corp., one of the world’s largest dyemakers. But is the industry ready?
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Lemons, olive oil and handfuls of fresh herbs come together to make a simple marinade for those nights when there’s nothing in the fridge but some chicken. Keep this recipe in mind when you are browsing those spring plant sales in the next few weeks.
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A lot of people love to hate American cheese. But all cheeses are processed in one way or another, and the ingredients used in American cheese make it ideal for melting and emulsifying, such as in this take on the always-comforting macaroni and cheese with gnocchi instead of pasta.
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Want to make shrimp tacos affordable? Stuff corn tortillas with a seasoned shrimp filling and then fry them to golden crispness. Top with fresh tomato salsa and avocado slices and you’ve got a dish worthy of Cinco de Mayo.
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One year of anticipation, one Netflix show and a brand name change later, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex finally released her new line of As Ever provisions on April 2. It sold out in less than an hour. Here, three professional bakers do a blind taste test to find out where Meghan’s As Ever Raspberry Spread stacks up against other popular brands.
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You can do more with that stash of takeout chopsticks clogging up your junk drawer than just eating with them or tossing them out in frustration. Here are some creative ways to get use out of them before bidding them a fond farewell.
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A sweet-savory strawberry sauce made with ruby port is the perfect match for seared pork chops. Ginger, black pepper and lemon juice add a touch of spice to balance the fruit and fortified wine. Serve it with simply cooked green vegetables, such as sautéed green beans or steamed asparagus, and crusty bread to mop up the luscious sauce.
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This rendition of matar paneer, a popular Indian curry, uses cashews to bring a velvety creaminess to the sauce that enrobes cubes of firm cheese, two types of peas and cherry tomatoes. The combination of spices results in a gentle but noticeable heat, which is easy to adjust.
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