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Use what you have: Some of the best salads are born from what’s already in your fridge

Use what you have: Some of the best salads are born from what’s already in your fridge

How do you define a good salad? For me, it needs to have crunch, chew, tang and a really tasty dressing. I got lucky one day when I was digging through my refrigerator and came across Brussels sprouts, crisp red seedless grapes, apples and a tub of goat cheese crumbles. Hmmm, this was starting to sound good.

 
It’s time to revisit the sloppy joe

It’s time to revisit the sloppy joe

When was the last time you had a sloppy joe? That long? Don Mauer updates his recipe from 1996, swapping in organic, grass-fed ground beef but keeping the secret ingredient: fresh orange juice.

 
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Cocktail jellies update the Jell-O shot with whimsy and a wink

Cocktail jellies update the Jell-O shot with whimsy and a wink

Think Jell-O shots are lowbrow? Think again. These beginner-friendly jellies, inspired by Solid Wiggles, transform familiar cocktails into spoonable summer treats.

 
Make summer cooking more chill with this easy curried chicken salad

Make summer cooking more chill with this easy curried chicken salad

This luscious chicken salad is golden and fragrant with curry powder, and features bites of juicy, sweet grapes, crunchy almonds, celery and red onion. It’s not only delicious, but it’s better for you, too, thanks to the creamy Greek yogurt mixed with just a touch of mayonnaise.

 
The story behind Chicago’s most iconic hot dog

The story behind Chicago’s most iconic hot dog

Piled high with its signature seven toppings, the Chicago dog is a rite of passage for tourists and a source of hometown pride for locals. But long before it became the city’s signature meal, it was shaped by the people, neighborhoods and traditions that built Chicago.

 
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